33^rd Euro Dentistry Congress

Public Health Dentistry

Dental Public Health (DPH) is a Para-clinical specialty of dentistry that deals with the prevention of oral disease and promotion of oral health. Dental public health is complex in the assessment of key dental health needs and coming up with active solutions to develop the dental health of populations rather than individuals. Prevention is becoming increasingly important. Dental related diseases are chiefly preventable and there is a mounting burden on health care systems for cure. Dental public health aspects beyond the role of a dental practitioner in treating dental disease, and seeks to condense demand on health care systems by redirection of resources to priority areas. Countries around the world all face similar concerns in relation to dental disease. Implementation of policies and principles differ due to available of resources. Similar to public health, an understanding of the many factors that impact health will assist the implementation of operative strategies.