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Abstract
This perspective piece focuses on the impact that cultural influences have on oral health and underscores the need for culturally attuned care. It explores how integrating cultural elements into patient care can enhance health outcomes and offers a spectrum of recommendations for incorporating culturally attuned practices at various levels.
期刊介绍:
NCMJ, the North Carolina Medical Journal, is meant to be read by everyone with an interest in improving the health of North Carolinians. We seek to make the Journal a sounding board for new ideas, new approaches, and new policies that will deliver high quality health care, support healthy choices, and maintain a healthy environment in our state.