Recognising Oral Health as a Public Heath Issue

Authors

  • Adel Bouguezzi* University Dental Clinic, Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery Department, Oral Health and Orofacial Rehabilitation Laboratory Research (LR12ES11), University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia Author
  • Hajer Hentati University Dental Clinic, Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery Department, Oral Health and Orofacial Rehabilitation Laboratory Research (LR12ES11), University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia Author
  • Jamil Selmi University Dental Clinic, Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery Department, Oral Health and Orofacial Rehabilitation Laboratory Research (LR12ES11), University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia Author
  • Mohamed Salah Khalfi University Dental Clinic, Dental Public Health Department, Oral Health and Orofacial Rehabilitation Laboratory Research (LR12ES11), University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47363/JHSR/2025(4)127

Keywords:

Oral Health, Public Health, Dental Education

Abstract

Oral health encompasses the well-being of the teeth, gums, and the entire oral-facial system that enables functions like speaking, smiling, and chewing. Poor oral health can lead to dental caries (tooth decay), periodontal (gum) diseases, tooth loss, and oral cancers. These conditions are not only painful but also contribute to difficulties in eating, speaking, and social interactions, thereby diminishing quality of life. Moreover, emerging research highlights connections between oral health and systemic conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and adverse pregnancy outcomes.

For these reasons World Health Organisation calls for oral health to be promoted through a common risk factor approach. It is about recognising oral health as a health issue public health to promote it and reduce social health inequalities.

Author Biographies

  • Adel Bouguezzi*, University Dental Clinic, Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery Department, Oral Health and Orofacial Rehabilitation Laboratory Research (LR12ES11), University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia

    University Dental Clinic, Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery Department, Oral Health and Orofacial Rehabilitation Laboratory Research (LR12ES11), University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia

  • Hajer Hentati, University Dental Clinic, Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery Department, Oral Health and Orofacial Rehabilitation Laboratory Research (LR12ES11), University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia

    University Dental Clinic, Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery Department, Oral Health and Orofacial Rehabilitation Laboratory Research (LR12ES11), University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia

  • Jamil Selmi, University Dental Clinic, Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery Department, Oral Health and Orofacial Rehabilitation Laboratory Research (LR12ES11), University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia

    University Dental Clinic, Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery Department, Oral Health and Orofacial Rehabilitation Laboratory Research (LR12ES11), University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia

  • Mohamed Salah Khalfi, University Dental Clinic, Dental Public Health Department, Oral Health and Orofacial Rehabilitation Laboratory Research (LR12ES11), University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia

    University Dental Clinic, Dental Public Health Department, Oral Health and Orofacial Rehabilitation Laboratory Research (LR12ES11), University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia

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Published

2025-01-31

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Volume 4 Issue 1

Section

Articles