Oral health is a vital part of overall health and wellbeing – yet it is often overlooked in political decision-making.
From access to dental care and prevention programmes to mouth cancer awareness and health inequalities, the choices made by governments directly affect people’s mouths, lives and futures.
Elected representatives need to hear that oral health matters to the people they serve. A short message from you can help put it higher on the agenda.
Why this matters
In many countries and communities, we are seeing:
Ongoing difficulties accessing affordable dental care, especially for children, older people and low-income families.
High levels of tooth decay and gum disease, which remain among the most common health problems worldwide.
Persistent oral health inequalities, with vulnerable groups experiencing the worst outcomes.
Low awareness of serious conditions such as mouth cancer, where early detection can save lives.
Growing recognition tha… Source by Oral Health Foundation Read More
