Anyikwa Chukwuemeka L, Ogwo Chukwuebuka E
College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Ituku-Ozalla Enugu, Nigeria.
Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, United States.
Front Oral Health. 2025 Jun 9;6:1604465. doi: 10.3389/froh.2025.1604465. eCollection 2025.
This article explores the transformative potential of public health policies to improve oral health outcomes through the integrated application of three fundamental pillars: sustainability, equity in healthcare access, and the reduction of oral health disease burden. By examining the interplay of these pillars, the discussion proposes strategies that not only enhance preventive measures and accessibility to dental care but also foster long-term, sustainable improvements in population oral health. The framework presented herein is intended to guide policymakers in creating evidence-based interventions that address disparities and mitigate the growing burden of oral diseases globally.
可持续性、医疗保健可及性公平性以及减轻口腔健康疾病负担。通过审视这些支柱之间的相互作用,本讨论提出了一些策略,这些策略不仅能加强预防措施和牙科护理的可及性,还能促进全球人口口腔健康的长期可持续改善。本文提出的框架旨在指导政策制定者制定基于证据的干预措施,以解决差异问题并减轻全球日益增长的口腔疾病负担。