Graduate Student
University of North Texas Health Science Center
As a passionate advocate for health equity, Dr. Sarpong Boateng, MD MPH; a doctoral student at the University of North Texas Health Science Center has dedicated his career to addressing health disparities in minority ethnic groups. He is a co-first author of the paper “Oral Health Literacy, Knowledge, Practice, and Beliefs among Asian Americans: A Scoping Review”, which represents his ongoing commitment to bridging the gap in healthcare access and outcomes.
With a background in public health and extensive experience working with minority ethnic groups, Dr. Boateng brings a unique perspective to this topic. He has witnessed firsthand the barriers to accessing oral healthcare services faced by many in these communities, including cultural and linguistic barriers, limited health literacy, and systemic inequities.
Through his research, Dr. Boateng seeks to identify and address these barriers by exploring the factors that influence oral health literacy, knowledge, practice, and beliefs among Asian Americans. He hopes that this scoping review will serve as a call to action for policymakers, healthcare providers, and community advocates to prioritize the oral health needs of this underserved population and work towards greater health equity for all.