May 26, 2024 · Oral health is a key indicator of overall health, well-being and quality of life. It encompasses a range of diseases and conditions that include dental caries, Periodontal …

Nov 18, 2022 · WHO’s Global oral health status report provides the first-ever comprehensive picture of oral disease burden and highlights challenges and opportunities to accelerate …

Mar 17, 2025 · Oral health inequalities Oral diseases disproportionately affect the poor and socially disadvantaged members of society. There is a very strong and consistent association …

May 26, 2024 · Member States have demonstrated their commitment to improving oral health in recent years by adopting the landmark Resolution on oral health in 2021 and the Global …

Oral diseases disproportionately affect the most vulnerable and disadvantaged populations with people of low socioeconomic status carrying a higher burden of oral diseases throughout the …

Nov 12, 2013 · Overview Basic oral health surveys provide a sound basis for assessing the current oral health status of a population and its future needs for oral health care.

Nov 25, 2024 · Delegations from over 110 countries are coming together to produce national roadmaps and negotiate a joint declaration on oral health at the first-ever global oral health …

Mar 20, 2025 · World Oral Health Day, marked annually on 20 March, draws attention to oral health being a key indicator of overall health, well-being and quality of life. Oral diseases are …

Nov 29, 2023 · The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)’s Handbook on oral cancer prevention has been launched. Key measures for significantly reducing the risk of oral …

Oral health is essential to public health — but it also plays a crucial role in protecting our environment. While providing vital care, oral health services can contribute to environmental …