Oral Health Inequalities (30th October 2009)
The British Dental Associations (BDA’s) Oral Health Inequalities policy sets out measures designed to tackle the unacceptable and growing inequalities in the nation’s oral health. Those living in the most deprived areas of the UK suffer the highest levels of oral disease.
The paper emphasises oral health education and preventive approaches to disease. It identifies the dental team as ideally placed to inform and advise patients about matters affecting their oral and general health, including nutrition, tobacco and alcohol. Strategies are set out to address the special requirements of vulnerable sections of society, including children, older people, prisoners and those with disabilities.
Policy
The British Dental Associations (BDA’s) Oral Health Inequalities policy sets out measures designed to tackle the unacceptable and growing inequalities in the nation’s oral health. Those living in the most deprived areas of the UK suffer the highest levels of oral disease.
The paper emphasises oral health education and preventive approaches to disease. It identifies the dental team as ideally placed to inform and advise patients about matters affecting their oral and general health, including nutrition, tobacco and alcohol. Strategies are set out to address the special requirements of vulnerable sections of society, including children, older people, prisoners and those with disabilities.
Policy
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