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Time to take oral health seriously

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Oral health has long been neglected in the global health agenda. However, in the past 3 years, increasing recognition has been placed on the global public health importance of oral diseases and the need for radical policy and system reform.1,2 Despite being largely preventable, oral diseases, including dental caries, periodontal disease, and oral cancers, are very common chronic conditions affecting 3·5 billion people globally. Oral diseases are progressive conditions that affect people across the life course, from early life to older age.

Source: The Lancet Healthy Longevity

DOI: 10.1016/s2666-7568(22)00246-x

Authors: Richard G Watt, Jun Aida

Institutions: University College London, Tokyo Medical and Dental University

Language: English

Topic: Dental Health and Care Utilization

Subfield: Periodontics

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $5,500