Public Health Approaches to Oral and Periodontal Health
A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, and Disease Prevention".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editors
Interests: oral health; oral health promotion; periodontal disease; periodontal therapy; periodontal diagnosis
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Despite significant advances in clinical dentistry, oral and periodontal diseases continue to pose a major public health challenge globally. Their high prevalence and profound impact on quality of life and systemic health demand effective, population-wide solutions. This Special Issue seeks to explore the broad spectrum of public health approaches designed to prevent, manage, and reduce the burden of these conditions.
We welcome submissions of original research, systematic reviews, and case studies that focus on population-level interventions. Key areas of interest include health promotion programs in schools and communities, policy-making for oral health, and strategies for integrating oral health services into existing primary care frameworks. We are also interested in research addressing health equity, focusing on reducing disparities in access to care and outcomes among underserved and marginalized populations.
This Issue will serve as a vital platform for sharing evidence-based strategies and innovative models of care that can be scaled to improve oral and periodontal health for all. We encourage contributions that critically evaluate current practices and propose forward-thinking solutions to shape a healthier future.
Prof. Dr. Natália M. Pola
Prof. Dr. Francisco Wilker Mustafa Gomes Muniz
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- public oral health
- periodontal disease
- health promotion
- health policies
- oral epidemiology
- oral disease prevention
- health inequalities
- community-based strategies
- healthcare integration
- social determinants of health
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