Effectiveness of Periodontal Disease Prevention Policies in Rural Health Centres :- A Scoping Review

This scoping review maps evidence on the effectiveness of periodontal disease prevention policies in rural health centres, primarily in India. Following JBI and PRISMA-ScR guidelines, it identifies implemented policies, strategies, outcomes, effectiveness, and literature gaps to guide future sustainable oral health interventions in low-resource rural settings. Expected outcomes include highlighting short-term benefits of education/community worker training, persistent sustainability challenges, and key research needs like long-term clinical endpoints and cost-effectiveness evaluations.