Good oral health is not a luxury. It is a basic part of overall health, wellbeing and dignity.
Our policy work focuses on practical changes that prevent disease, reduce inequalities and improve access to care.
What we’re pushing for
1) Stop tooth decay before it starts
Tooth decay is largely preventable, yet it remains one of the most common reasons young children end up in hospital. We want to shift the system from treating disease to preventing it.
We support policies that:
Cut sugar in everyday food and drink.
Make fluoride available to more communities.
Expand proven prevention programmes for children.
2) Put oral health at the heart of general healthcare
The mouth is not separate from the body. Poor oral health is closely linked to wider health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, lung conditions and pregnancy outcomes.
We want oral health to be treated as part of mainstream healthcare, not an add-on.
We call for:
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