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C Bedos^1,2, N Apelian¹, J N Vergnes^1,3

¹1 Oral Health and Society Division, Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.

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Dental professionals should address social determinants of health. Researchers and educators must support clinicians in developing a "social dentistry" movement to improve oral health equity.

Keywords:

dental education interdisciplinary studies professional competence social determinants of health social justice social medicine

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Dental Science
Health Equity

Background:

Social determinants of health significantly impact oral health outcomes.
The dental profession has a critical, yet often overlooked, role in addressing these societal factors.
Existing healthcare frameworks may not adequately integrate social determinants into dental practice.

Purpose of the Study:

To advocate for the integration of social determinants of health into dental practice and education.
To establish the concept of "social dentistry" as a recognized field of study and practice.
To call upon researchers, educators, and clinicians to collaborate on this initiative.

Main Methods:

Conceptual framework development.
Literature review on social determinants and oral health.
Call to action for the dental community.

Main Results:

Dentists and oral health professionals are uniquely positioned to address social determinants of health.
Researchers and educators are essential in equipping clinicians with the necessary knowledge and tools.
A "social dentistry" movement can drive systemic change in oral health care.

Conclusions:

The dental profession must actively engage with social determinants of health.
Educational and research institutions need to lead the development of "social dentistry".
Proactive engagement is crucial for achieving health equity in oral health.