Current Advances in Oral Health Promotion
A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032). This special issue belongs to the section "Chronic Care".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 37
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In these 30 years of practice, I have unfortunately seen many patients without teeth, bones, health knowledge, and financial resources. These factors do not contribute to the success of treatment based solely on professional qualification. Cavities and periodontitis are among the most common diseases in the human population. In advanced stages, they can lead to tooth loss and degradation of the alveolar bone, thereby compromising the function of the stomatognathic system. Additionally, these conditions may create infection sites that spread throughout the body, affecting overall health systemically. The adoption of preventive measures is essential for maintaining oral health and promoting a good quality of life at all stages of life.
We are pleased to invite you to join us in building knowledge for the promotion of oral health.
This Special Issue aims to present various initiatives in dentistry for promoting oral health at different levels—education, prevention, and treatment—both within clinical settings and beyond, with the goal of reaching a broader audience. Understanding the individual, collective, and political roles in the prevention of chronic diseases, such as cavities and periodontitis, is essential for reducing their prevalence and improving public health.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- The role of public policies in promoting equity in oral health.
- Oral health education methods for improving care outcomes in the general population.
- The relationship between diet and nutrition and its impact on oral health promotion habits.
- Oral health strategies in the school environment.
- Fluoridation and oral health—evidence and clinical considerations.
- Dental protocols for preventing and controlling the development of cavities.
- Dentifrice benefits for oral health.
- Oral health in refugee populations—challenges and dental strategies in assisting vulnerable groups.
- Strategies for dental care management in patients with special needs.
- Dentoalveolar trauma as a public health issue—approaches and intervention protocols.
- Pacifier use in childhood—emotional impact and consequences for oral health development.
- Prevention of tooth loss in older adults—risk-based strategies and personalized care.
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Daniela Atili Brandini
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- oral health promotion
- caries
- periodontitis
- fluoride
- oral health literacy
- oral health prevention
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