“…12,15,25,46 Dentists blame high costs and poor cooperation from residents, staff and administrators for their reluctance to provide help, compounded by the complexity of treating unstable patients in the unfamiliar setting of a LTC facility. 17,47 Dental hygienists in 2001 work mostly in private dental practice, except for Finland, Norway and Sweden where they work mostly in public and community health clinics, which includes LTC facilities. 48 In Canada, Denmark, Italy, Korea, South Africa, Spain and Australia they have a strong presence in community health clinics, although private practice still dominates.…”