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Dental Policy Lab 1 - towards a cavity-free future.

Christopher R Vernazza¹, Nigel B Pitts², Catherine Mayne²

¹School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK; Newcastle upon Tyne Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. Christopher.Vernazza@ncl.ac.uk.

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Implementing effective caries prevention strategies requires a policy shift. Policy Labs facilitate collaboration among stakeholders to overcome barriers and increase investment in preventive dental care for better public health outcomes.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Health Policy
Dental Public Health

Background:

Dental caries prevention is cost-effective but under-resourced globally.
Existing health systems often fail to prioritize preventive oral care.
A paradigm shift towards prevention is needed for patient and public financial benefits.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify barriers to implementing effective caries prevention strategies.
To propose concrete actions for a policy shift towards increased prevention resource allocation.
To foster collaboration among stakeholders for a cavity-free future.

Main Methods:

Convened a Dental Policy Lab with 24 international experts.
Included representatives from Chief Dental Officers associations.
Facilitated stakeholder collaboration to identify policy barriers and solutions.

Main Results:

Identified key barriers hindering the implementation of caries prevention.
Developed concrete actions and recommendations for policy change.
Produced a comprehensive report and infographic to communicate findings.

Conclusions:

Dental Policy Labs are effective for generating innovative policy solutions.
A collaborative approach is crucial for advancing preventive dental care.
The initiative has spurred subsequent worldwide efforts towards cavity prevention.