Public Health Dentistry
Public Health Dentistry
Oral diseases pose significant public health challenges, particularly in numerous low- and middle-income countries, where their incidence is steadily increasing. Dental Public Health (DPH) emerges as a specialized field within dentistry with a primary focus on averting oral ailments and fostering optimal oral well-being. This specialized discipline is dedicated to recognizing pivotal oral health issues and formulating pragmatic strategies to enhance the dental health of communities at large, rather than singular individuals. The underlying objective of dental public health (DPH) is to elevate the oral health status of populations by furnishing preventative and remedial interventions. By strategically allocating resources to areas of utmost importance, dental public health endeavours to alleviate the burden on healthcare systems, thereby contributing to a more sustainable and effective healthcare landscape.
- Dental public health intelligence
- Developing and monitoring quality dental services
- Health and public protection