Beyond Smiles

Tackling Dental Health Care Access When Facing Intimate Partner Violence

This event is all about addressing the challenges of accessing dental health care when dealing with intimate partner violence. Intimate partner violence is a major public health issue in Canada. It disproportionately affects racialized women who face increased obstacles in accessing care. A University of Toronto study explored these challenges from the viewpoints of women with lived experience of violence and service providers. This event will discuss opportunities for improving access to necessary supports, including actionable change in dental care delivery, and feature self-portraits by the women who participated in the study.

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Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto

2025, ExhibitionCarissa AinslieAda Slaight GalleryHealth Equity, Gender-Based Violence, Dental Care Access, Community Health