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 disease, …

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 between …

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 progress towards …

Jul 16, 2024 · The oral health workforce includes dentists, oral health therapists, dental hygienists, dental nurses, dental assistant and dental technicians. However, essential dental medicines and …

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 meeting organized …

Nov 18, 2022 · The WHO Global oral health status report reviews the most recent data on major oral diseases, risk factors, health system challenges and opportunities for reform. The report’s clear …

May 26, 2024 · This new document incorporates all key policy documents that inform and define the renewed global oral health agenda towards 2030.

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 strategy on oral …

Mar 20, 2025 · By Saima Wazed, Regional Director for WHO South-East AsiaWorld Oral Health Day, marked annually on 20 March 2025, draws attention to oral health being a key indicator of overall …

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.