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WHO's accent on prevention.

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    Scandinavian Journal of Dental Research
    |January 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    Preventing dental caries and periodontal disease is crucial due to their high prevalence and increasing rates globally. Effective prevention strategies, including fluoride use and oral hygiene, are essential for public health and economic stability worldwide.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Dental Research
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Dental caries and periodontal diseases are prevalent global oral health issues affecting nearly 100% of populations.
    • There is a concerning rise in dental caries in previously low-prevalence populations.
    • These oral diseases impose a significant and escalating economic burden on both developed and developing countries.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the global burden of dental caries and periodontal diseases.
    • To emphasize the need for enhanced prevention strategies for oral diseases.
    • To introduce the World Health Organization's (WHO) priority activity in oral health promotion.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of global oral health challenges.
    • Identification of existing and needed prevention methods.
    • Focus on the role of proven interventions like fluoridation and oral hygiene programs.
    • Emphasis on the need for coordinated research.

    Main Results:

    • Oral diseases represent a major global health and economic challenge.
    • Existing prevention methods like fluoridation and oral hygiene are effective but require wider implementation.
    • Developing countries face unique challenges due to resource limitations.

    Conclusions:

    • Increased emphasis on oral disease prevention is essential globally.
    • Proven methods like water fluoridation and oral hygiene programs must be prioritized.
    • Coordinated research is necessary to develop complementary prevention strategies.
    • The WHO's oral health program aims to guide and promote these essential endeavors.

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