People from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and non-English speaking backgrounds, refugees and newly arrived migrants may have oral health problems and may not be aware of, or able to look after their own dental health care. There are a number of barriers to accessing oral health care including:
Some refugees, prior to arrival in Australia, may have dental and oral health issues due to:
Many may require the support of various health care providers and community groups to help them in their oral health care. For everyday messages on how to keep your mouth, teeth and gums healthy, see page: Healthy habits for a Healthy Mouth.Multicultural Health Communications Services. Translated materials for oral health care, dental health, disease prevention and health promotion for multicultural communities