Seizing the Moment—Bangladesh's Path Toward Integrated Oral Health Policy and Practice

Abstract Oral Diseases affect 350 billion people globally, are one of the major public health problems, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Dental caries, periodontal disease and oral cancer impose a substantial burden on Bangladesh. Coupled with limitations in workforce capacity, care access and public knowledge contribute to overcome this situation. Oral health needs to be included in the primary healthcare package and national health policy to resolve these issues. The World Health Organization’s Global Oral Health Strategy 2023–2030 can also help to achieve this goal. This strategy can strengthen the preventive and promotive approaches, workforce development and health system reorientation. Innovations in digital health and technology can also assist in better disease surveillance and patient care that may reduce inequalities in Bangladesh. Download Full Article.PDF https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19029590 www.bjdre.org Home About the Joural Journal Committe Instruction to Contributors Archives BJDRE 16(1) Bangladesh Journal of Dental Research & Education official publication of Bangladesh Academy of Dentistry International (BADI)® ISSN (Online): 2308-9733 ISSN (Print): 22259015 ORCiD@BJDRE,BADI® ZENODO@BJDRE,BADI® OpenAIRE | EXPLOR@BJDRE,BADI®