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Dental public health.

L E Block, L F Hill

    Public Health Reviews
    |June 11, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Dental public health, unique to the U.S., addresses widespread oral diseases like caries and periodontal disease. This field emphasizes the entire dental care system and individual responsibility for oral health.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Dental Medicine

    Background:

    • The dental profession holds primary responsibility for U.S. oral health care.
    • Dental public health is a unique specialization focused on oral health issues.
    • Major dental diseases, such as dental caries and periodontal disease, represent significant public health challenges due to their prevalence and untreated pathology.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the unique evolution and scope of dental public health in the U.S.
    • To underscore the public health significance of common dental diseases.
    • To examine the expanding complexity of the dental care delivery system and its influence on oral health outcomes.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of the historical development and current scope of dental public health.
    • Assessment of the epidemiological impact of dental caries and periodontal disease.

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  • Examination of the dental care delivery system and its relation to oral health status.

    • Main Results:

    • Dental public health has evolved uniquely within the dental profession.
    • Dental caries and periodontal disease constitute major public health problems due to their widespread nature and high levels of untreated pathology.
    • The field increasingly focuses on the comprehensive dental care delivery system and its impact on oral health.

    Conclusions:

    • Dental public health is a critical area addressing significant oral health challenges in the U.S.
    • The understanding and value of oral health vary across different cultural and socioeconomic groups.
    • The prevailing U.S. philosophy places primary responsibility for dental health on the individual.