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Chapter One

Priority: Prevention

Backed by the policy push from the WHO, dentistry is about to make a sharp turn, becoming a public health priority in the next seven years. Read the stories of dental pros at the forefront of this change.

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Dr Karolina Dudalska-Lisnyj: “Patients need to understand that prophylaxis is always cheaper than restoration.”

Without proper oral hygiene, there is no long-lasting effect of any dental treatment.

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Helping people smile

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By 2030, the majority of countries should have an operational national oral health action plan, says the WHO

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Bruno Affentranger: “The potential for good service in the field of oral health is enormous.”

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Key take-aways from the WHO’s Global Oral Health Action Plan

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Dental hygienist Amanda Dalila Sahnoun: “I want to be in the first line to help beat lifestyle diseases.”

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Periodontist Sarah Ocaña Chacón: “A true professional should focus on maintaining oral health.”

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Dentist Fumihiko Kimura from Japan: “Prevention means extending the longevity of one’s health and lifetime.”

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Dr Catt from Thailand: “Patients will lead the change in dentistry.”

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“All our patients are very interested in self-care and prevention,” says Dr Annemette Sabroe

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Prof. Eduardo Sampaio from Brazil: “We must highlight the importance of dentists as health promoters.”

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Dr Fernanda Castelo from Brazil: “Aesthetics should not be put above oral and overall health.”

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Key take-aways from chapter one

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The high cost of oral disease vs. The low cost of prevention

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