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. 2024 Feb 1;58(1):34–47.

Table 1.

Search term strategy

Main theme

Search terms

Population

Immigrant, refugeea, newcomera, asylum seekera, migranta

Provider

Oral health care provider, dentistb, dental hygienistb, dental professionalb, dental therapistb

Oral health

Oral health, dental care, oral disease, mouth disease, dental disease, tooth disease, periodontal disease, gum disease, caries, tooth decay

Cultural competence

Cultural competency, culturally competent care, acculturation, access to care

aVariation on the term “immigrant”

bVariation on the term “oral health care provider”