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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.
British Dental Journal
|December 18, 2021
Summary
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.
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.
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