Oral Hygiene: Updates and Clinical Progress: 2nd Edition
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 March 2026 | Viewed by 1
Special Issue Editor
2. Department of Odontology, Tours University Hospital Center, 37000 Tours, France
3. Faculty of Dentistry, University of Tours, 37200 Tours, France
Interests: public health; schizophrenia; mental health; oral health; health democracy
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue is the 2nd Edition of "Oral Hygiene: Updates and Clinical Progress" (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm/special_issues/EBE2018T87).
The field of oral health is currently experiencing significant momentum, driven by the implementation of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Oral Health Strategy (2023–2030). This strategy aims to translate international commitments into concrete actions at the national and regional levels. It emphasizes the integration of oral healthcare into primary health services, with a particular focus on prevention, early detection, and appropriate treatment. Training healthcare professionals in a coherent and interdisciplinary approach is also a core priority.
Moreover, the strategy addresses common risk factors for non-communicable diseases, such as excessive sugar consumption, tobacco use, alcohol intake, inadequate oral hygiene, and limited access to fluoridated water. It further advocates for the development of health-promoting public policies, including taxation of sugary products, regulation of advertising, and the promotion of balanced nutrition.
In this context, strengthening research on the social determinants of oral health, technological innovations, and effective care models is essential, while relying on evidence-based data to guide policies and practices.
These orientations constitute a fundamental structural framework that fully justifies the continuation of our Special Issue “Oral Hygiene: Updates and Clinical Progress.” We encourage the submission of contributions that align closely with this global momentum, strongly driven by the WHO, aiming to achieve sustainable improvements in oral health worldwide.
Within this framework, we particularly welcome proposals that contribute to the development of national action plans consistent with the WHO’s global strategy. These plans should notably promote the enhancement of professional competencies in prevention and oral health promotion, as well as the efficient planning and management of dedicated human resources. Furthermore, it is essential that these initiatives contribute to the creation and maintenance of environments conducive not only to oral health but also to the overall health of each individual, thereby recognizing the interdependence of these two dimensions.
We therefore invite all contributions that, through their scientific relevance and practical applicability, fit within this holistic and ambitious perspective.
Prof. Dr. Frédéric Denis
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- periodontal disease
- dental caries
- plaque control
- oral hygiene practices
- gingivitis
- dental prophylaxis
- oral health education
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