Promotion of Oral Health and New Advances in Dental Public Health

Dear Colleagues,

Due to the close association between oral health and systemic disease, there is now an increasing amount of interest in individuals’ oral health status as a determinant of quality of life.

In order to more actively address oral health problems, more studies, either diverse survey research or observational studies, are needed regarding individuals’ demographic characteristics, social–psychological factors, health status, health behaviors, healthcare policies and oral healthcare services, or studies analyzing the significant influencing factors through appropriate oral care interventions. In particular, risk assessment for oral diseases and intervention programs for patients with special needs are expected to significantly contribute to promoting new advances in dental public health among different communities.

This Special Issue focuses on a multifaceted approach to improving oral health and quality of life in various population groups. We invite you to submit your original research articles, case reports and reviews. In addition to the keywords described below, your submissions in all areas related to various oral health promotion are greatly appreciated.

Prof. Dr. Iole Vozza
Prof. Dr. Fabrizio Guerra
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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