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Final recommendations for the Latin America and Caribbean Periodontics Consensus 2024
Cristina Cunha Villar1, Paola Carvajal2, Fernanda Carrer3
1Universidade de São Paulo - USP, School of Dentistry, Department of Periodontics, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Brazilian Oral Research
|June 25, 2025
Summary
The 2024 Consensus on Periodontology provides recommendations to standardize diagnosis and improve prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases across Latin America and the Caribbean. This aims to reduce disease burden and enhance oral and general health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Periodontology
- Public Health
- Oral Health
Background:
- Periodontal diseases represent a significant public health challenge affecting millions in Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Current approaches to diagnosis, prevention, and treatment lack standardization across the region.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish a unified set of recommendations for periodontal disease management in Latin America and the Caribbean.
- To standardize diagnostic methodologies and integrate oral healthcare with general healthcare practices.
Main Methods:
- Development of a consensus document based on expert review and regional data.
- Holistic recommendations covering diagnosis, risk factors, prevention, and treatment strategies.
- Emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and tailored public health interventions.
Main Results:
- Standardized diagnostic criteria for periodontal diseases.
- Integrated preventive and therapeutic strategies within general healthcare frameworks.
- Framework for continuous monitoring and research on periodontal health.
Conclusions:
- The consensus provides a roadmap for improving periodontal health outcomes in Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Implementation of recommendations is expected to reduce the burden of periodontal diseases.
- Enhanced oral health will contribute to improved overall general health in the region.
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