Why Oral Health Deserves a Seat at the Global Health Table

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This commentary highlights oral health's importance in health policies globally, suggesting its integration into universal health coverage.

Oral health profoundly affects overall health, yet remains neglected in global health frameworks.
Billions are affected by oral diseases, with particularly significant disparities in low and middle-income countries.
Integrating essential dental services into health systems is crucial for improving care access and health outcomes.
A shift in policy recognition is necessary to treat oral health as a fundamental health right.

Anyikwa et al. (2025) studied this question.

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This commentary highlights oral health's importance in health policies globally, suggesting its integration into universal health coverage.