CNN: You’re brushing all wrong. 5 tips for better oral hygiene from an expert You’re brushing all wrong. 5 tips for better oral hygiene from an expert The World Health Organization has released a new global guideline, Environmentally friendly and less invasive oral health care for preventing and managing dental caries.

Understanding the Context

The guideline provides evidence-based recommendations to support countries in preventing and managing dental caries through environmentally sustainable and less invasive approaches that promote patient safety, quality of care ... World Oral Health Day, marked annually on 20 March, draws attention to oral health being a key indicator of overall health, well-being and quality of life. Oral diseases are among the most common noncommunicable diseases worldwide, affecting an estimated 3.5 billion people. The World Health Organization is calling on the countries of the South-East Asia Region and partners for accelerated ...

Key Insights

Oral health inequalities Oral diseases disproportionately affect the poor and socially disadvantaged members of society. There is a very strong and consistent association between socioeconomic status (income, occupation and educational level) and the prevalence and severity of oral diseases.