Glick Michael, Urquhart Olivia, Bhosale Ankita S, Carrasco-Labra Alonso, Edelson Jaime T
Center for Integrative Global Oral Health, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 240 S. 40th Street, 3rd Fl East, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Fundación ADM, Institución de Asistencia Privada, Mexico City, Mexico.
BMC Glob Public Health. 2023 Oct 1;1(1):19. doi: 10.1186/s44263-023-00019-0.
Approximately, 3.47 billion individuals worldwide are affected by oral disorders, with untreated dental caries being the most prevalent issue, impacting 2.30 billion people. Addressing this complex health problem requires a collective and unified approach from the oral health community. However, stakeholders often focus on their own interests, leading to information silos and a lack of diverse perspectives. To foster collaboration, tackle critical topics, and promote effective communication, the Global Oral Health Forum was organized as a 2-day meeting. The forum aimed to dismantle existing silos and cultivate a unified message to drive global improvements in oral health. By bridging gaps between stakeholders and encouraging dialogue, the forum sought to transcend individual interests and foster a holistic approach. The meeting provided a space for diverse viewpoints, concerns, and expertise to converge, facilitating meaningful discussions and overcoming the limitations of an echo chamber. The inclusive environment aimed to integrate different perspectives, generate innovative ideas, and pave the way for impactful changes in oral health worldwide. The outcome of the Global Oral Health Forum I includes suggested action points that emphasize collaboration, knowledge sharing, and policy development. These recommendations aim to promote preventive strategies, improve access to oral healthcare, enhance oral health education, and foster interdisciplinary research and innovation. By implementing these actions, the global oral health community can work together to address the challenges posed by oral disorders and improve oral health outcomes for billions of individuals worldwide.
全球约有34.7亿人受到口腔疾病的影响，其中未经治疗的龋齿是最普遍的问题，影响了23亿人。解决这一复杂的健康问题需要口腔健康领域的集体统一行动。然而，利益相关者往往只关注自身利益，导致信息孤岛和缺乏多元视角。为了促进合作、解决关键问题并推动有效沟通，全球口腔健康论坛作为一个为期两天的会议被组织起来。该论坛旨在打破现有的信息孤岛，形成统一的信息，以推动全球口腔健康状况的改善。通过弥合利益相关者之间的差距并鼓励对话，论坛力求超越个人利益，形成整体的解决方法。会议为各种不同的观点、关切和专业知识提供了汇聚的空间，促进了有意义的讨论，克服了信息回音室的局限性。这种包容的环境旨在整合不同的观点，产生创新想法，并为全球口腔健康的重大变革铺平道路。全球口腔健康论坛I的成果包括一些建议行动要点，强调合作、知识共享和政策制定。这些建议旨在推广预防策略，改善口腔医疗服务的可及性，加强口腔健康教育，并促进跨学科研究与创新。通过实施这些行动，全球口腔健康领域可以共同应对口腔疾病带来的挑战，改善全球数十亿人的口腔健康状况。
