Dentists could screen for bone disease, but patients have concerns

A new study reveals how patients view fracture risk screening in dental offices using a standard assessment tool. The findings highlight both opportunity and barriers for dentists to identify osteoporosis early—a discovery that could reshape how medical and dental care coordinate to prevent costly fractures.

Originaltitel: Patients' thoughts about assessment of fracture risk in a dental setting using FRAX-a qualitative interview study