Monitoring and Management in Oral Health Care
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Dentistry and Oral Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2024
Special Issue Editor
Interests: clinical outcomes; comprehensive care in oral health; geriatric considerations in dental hygiene; gerodontology; preventive strategies in oral health; remineralization and demineralization of early caries; technological advancements in dentistry
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Special Issue Information
For the Special Issue titled 'Monitoring and Management in Oral Health Care', we invite contributions that delve into cutting-edge strategies, technological innovations, and effective management practices in the field of oral health. This Special Issue focuses on innovative management and preventive care strategies employed by dental professionals to maintain and enhance oral health. We welcome submissions that detail effective patient education methods, routine oral health maintenance techniques, and the adoption of new technologies for health monitoring. Authors should highlight the development and application of advanced monitoring tools and techniques that improve diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic approaches in dentistry. We also encourage discussions on policy changes, educational needs, and global health implications that facilitate sustainable improvements in oral health care. Contributions exploring the evolving scope of dental hygiene practice and its impact on community health are particularly valued. This Special Issue aims to serve as a platform for sharing advancements that emphasize the critical role of management in the dental care ecosystem.
Dr. Hee-Eun Kim
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- community health impact
- dental caries
- dental health monitoring
- dental hygiene practice
- dental policy changes
- global oral health
- oral health management
- oral hygiene maintenance
- patient education methods
- periodontitis
- preventive dental strategies
- technological innovations in dentistry
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