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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults
Published on: February 2, 2020
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Primary oral health care
1Department of Developmental and Preventive Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Kuwait University, Jabriya, Kuwait.
Summary
Primary oral health care (POHC) requires more investment, despite weak evidence for education and dental visits. Integrating POHC into primary health care (PHC) is crucial for reducing dental diseases in the Middle East.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Dental Public Health
- Health Policy
Background:
- Primary oral health care (POHC) evolution and policy development are key components of integrated health systems.
- Current evidence on the effectiveness of oral health education and regular dental visits for POHC is limited.
- POHC is essential and needs to be an integral part of primary health care (PHC).
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the background and evolution of POHC.
- To identify necessary resources for oral health services.
- To review evidence on the effectiveness of oral health promotion, education, and regular dental visits for POHC.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on POHC, oral health policy, resources, and effectiveness of interventions.
- Analysis of existing evidence regarding oral health promotion, education, and dental visit benefits.
- Synthesis of findings to inform POHC development within PHC.
Main Results:
- Evidence for the effectiveness of oral health education and regular dental visits in POHC is currently weak.
- POHC requires increased financial investment, resources, and workforce within PHC.
- A POHC approach is proposed to reduce dental caries and periodontal disease in the Middle East.
Conclusions:
- POHC must be integrated into PHC, necessitating greater investment and resources.
- Further research is needed to strengthen the evidence base for oral health education and dental visits.
- Implementing a POHC approach can significantly impact oral disease prevalence in the Middle East.
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