Approaches to Addressing Oral Health Disparities and Inequities

Dear Colleagues,

Oral health issues impair quality of life and negatively impact people’s wellbeing. Thus, oral health is an important indicator of health status. Oral health is closely related to systemic health and physical strength, and has also been reported to relate to emotion, mentality, and cognitive ability. In particular, the oral  health of the population suffering health disparities and inequalities is much poorer, requiring a more aggressive search for solutions.

To resolve oral health issues in specific population groups, we need to conduct close observations and examinations of the multi-level determinants operating across the life course, including healthcare disparities, health inequities, and healthcare services, as well as further research on in-depth interventions and randomized clinical trials. Furthermore,  a systematic review and meta-analysis of the results of individual studies must be performed. This research will establish foundational theories which could help to narrow oral health disparities and inequities, improve oral health conditions of individuals and community, and enhance the cost-effectiveness of healthcare policies, ultimately contributing to developing secure healthcare policies.

This Special Issue focuses on multifaceted approaches and strategies to address oral health issues, specifically for various population groups suffering from oral health disparities and inequities. We invite you to submit original research articles, care reports, and reviews. All kinds of submissions will be welcomed to deal with diverse oral health issues, as well as those pertaining to the following keywords.

Prof. Dr. Jong-Hwa Jang
Guest Editor

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• dental care utilization
• dental health education
• oral diseases
• oral health
• oral health behavior
• oral health-related quality of life
• oral health disparities
• oral health inequities
• oral microorganism
• risk assessment