Oral Epidemiology and Public Health Dentistry focus on understanding the distribution, determinants, and prevention of oral diseases at the population level. This session highlights research-driven insights, surveillance systems, and policy frameworks that shape global oral health strategies and equitable access to care.
🔹 Epidemiology of Oral Diseases
Prevalence and risk factors of dental caries, periodontal disease, oral cancer
Trends in oral health across age groups, regions, and socioeconomic background
Role of genetics, lifestyle, microbiome, and environmental determinants
🔹 Surveillance Systems & Data-Driven Insights
National and global oral health surveillance models
Use of big data, AI, and digital tools for population-based assessments
Biomonitoring and predictive analytics for early disease intervention
🔹 Oral Health Inequalities & Social Determinants of Health
Impact of income, education, geography, and access to care
Strategies to reduce disparities among vulnerable and marginalized groups
Community-based participatory research (CBPR) models
🔹 Public Health Policies & Global Oral Health Initiatives
WHO oral health action plans and international frameworks
Integration of oral health into Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
Policy interventions to improve preventive care and service delivery
🔹 Program Design, Evaluation & Implementation
Evidence-based public health interventions
School, workplace, and community outreach programs
Monitoring program effectiveness and cost-efficiency
🔹 Oral Health Promotion & Behavior Change
Communication strategies to improve oral health literacy
Behavioral sciences and motivational approaches
Population-wide preventive techniques and campaigns
This session brings together epidemiologists, public health dentists, policymakers, researchers, and NGOs to explore innovative approaches that strengthen oral health systems, reduce disease burden, and support sustainable global health development.