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This study proposes core global oral health competencies for diverse health professionals and public groups to address worldwide oral diseases. Integrating these competencies can improve global oral health outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Global Health
  • Oral Health Education
  • Health Workforce Development

Background:

  • The Lancet Commission emphasizes 21st-century health education needs.
  • Oral diseases pose a significant global health burden.
  • Existing health professional education often lacks global oral health focus.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To recommend core global oral health competencies for various professional and public groups.
  • To integrate oral health into broader health professional education.
  • To address the global burden of oral diseases.

Main Methods:

  • Expert consensus development of global oral health competencies.
  • Defined four target groups: dental professionals, allied oral health workers, other health professionals, and public non-health professionals.
  • Presented competencies in a matrix format for each group.

Main Results:

  • Identified key global oral health competencies for each of the four target groups.
  • Highlighted the crucial roles of diverse health professions and societal groups in oral disease management.
  • Demonstrated the need for interprofessional collaboration in tackling oral diseases.

Conclusions:

  • A broader range of professionals and societal groups are essential for global oral disease prevention and control.
  • Integrated workforce models are necessary for a comprehensive approach to oral health, linked with non-communicable diseases.
  • Further research is needed to validate and refine the proposed global oral health competencies.