HPV vaccine discussion and administration in dental primary healthcare settings for oropharyngeal cancer prevention: A systematic review from dental patients’ perspectives

Key Points

• The study aims to explore dental patients' perspectives on discussions and administration of the HPV vaccine in dental settings.
• Conducted a systematic review of existing literature.
• Examined dental patients' comfort levels with HPV vaccination discussions.
• Analyzed the evidence for tailored strategies to promote HPV vaccination in dental care.
• Dental patients expressed comfort with discussions about HPV vaccination.
• There is a readiness among patients to receive the HPV vaccine in dental settings.
• Evidence suggests that tailored, evidence-based strategies could enhance vaccination uptake.