Dental public health capacity worldwide: Results of a global survey

Lomazzi, Marta; Wordley, Valerie; Bedi, Raman

doi:10.1057/s41271-016-0029-9

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“…Access to dental services in the public sector is still limited. Among the 73 countries surveyed by the World Federation of Public Health Associations-Oral Health Working Group, 62% had oral health partially integrated in the public health system and 25% had not yet been formally integrated (Lomazzi et al 2016). This group, in collaboration with WHO, has been promoting the inclusion of oral health into government agendas and public health policies.…”

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A Global Overview of the Geographical Distribution of Dentists: A Scoping Review

Gabriel

Cayetano

Galante

et al. 2018

JDR Clinical & Translational Research

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The objective of this study was to identify and analyze the geographic distribution of dentists, in the global context, through available scientific evidence, highlighting the following aspects: 1) the determinants of the geographic distribution of dentists, 2) corrective intervention implemented, and 3) their monitoring and evaluation. A scoping review of the published and gray literature was carried out in scientific databases and in relevant websites. We used an adaptation of a World Health Organization framework to study the distribution of human resources in health to analyze selected publications. After applying the eligibility criteria, 53 publications were included in the review; 10 related to the determinants of geographical distribution, 5 to interventions implemented, and 38 to the monitoring and evaluation process. More studies are needed to identify local determinants of the geographical distribution of dentists and to define adapted intervention strategies to make it more equitable. Knowledge Transfer Statement: The geographic inequality of dentists is a problem for health systems because it has a direct impact on access to services and the oral health conditions of a population. Our study was based on a theoretical conceptual framework formulated in 3 components: 1) determinants of the geographical distribution, 2) strategies implemented to correct the problem, and 3) monitoring and evaluation. It can assist in designing oral health policy and guide decisions by policy makers.

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A Global Overview of the Geographical Distribution of Dentists: A Scoping Review

Gabriel

Cayetano

Galante

et al. 2018

JDR Clinical & Translational Research

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“…A definition of ‘dental public health’ places emphasis not on clinical intervention but rather focuses on population-level approaches as a specialty of dentistry, while also recognizing oral health as an essential component of general health and quality of life. A difference between dental public health and global oral health is that the former tends to have a predominant focus on a single society/nation rather than a global application, while the latter builds connectivity and recognizes commonality across borders [ 20 ]. Another report on defining global health reiterates the move from nationally based efforts in traditional public health paradigms toward collaborative transnational efforts, which include two or more countries [ 21 ].…”

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A definition of global oral health: An expert consensus approach by the Consortium of Universities for Global Health’s Global Oral Health Interest Group

Seymour

James²,

Karhade

et al. 2020

Global Health Action

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Definitions can generate actionable consensus for a given subject matter by resolving important differences in philosophy and best practices and by streamlining activities for a stronger strategic direction. Interest in the global dimensions of oral health, a generally neglected area of global health, is growing; yet, no previously published research has defined the term 'global oral health.' As such, the Global Oral Health Interest Group of the Consortium of Universities for Global Health determined a need for an introductory definition of 'global oral health' to guide program planning, implementation, and evaluation. With the oversight of an expert senior Task Force for the Definition of Global Oral Health, we employed a mixedmethods approach using the more common expert consensus-building Delphi technique combined with the lesser utilized Q methodology. This approach allowed us to identify the interconnectedness of global oral health themes and integrate multiple, seemingly disparate, topics into a single streamlined concept. Our resulting definition is as follows: Global Oral Health aims for optimal oral health for all people and elimination of global health inequities through health promotion, disease prevention, and appropriate oral care approaches that consider common determinants and solutions and acknowledge oral health as part of overall health. The purpose of this short communication is to generate a narrative around our proposed definition of global oral health to support establishing guidelines and developing best practices for academic global oral health programs, policies, and practices that aim to achieve a goal of oral health globally.

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“…Dental public health was a very small specialty with fewer than a hundred specialists across the UK and poorly integrated into the rest of the public health system. 7 It was a behavioural scientist who advised me to negotiate a different path, he predicted that this specialty would dwindle but the broader training opportunities would be valuable. My first task in higher training was to negotiate a very different programme, which would involve public health with health economics as well as training placements in rotations outside of my training pathway.…”

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Digital health leadership: carving a new pathway

Shah¹

2020

Future Healthcare Journal

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Digital health is a novel and emerging field within healthcare, with a professional group that is evolving just as rapidly. In recent years, training opportunities within digital health have become more present in research, the NHS and the private sector. This article offers a personal reflection on a digital health leadership journey and makes the case for flexibility in training and career opportunities. If policy makers and senior leaders want to realise the outcomes from successive workforce reviews, such as The Topol Review, then there is a case for more inclusive digital leadership roles open to the widest range of suitably skilled professionals.

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Dental public health capacity worldwide: Results of a global survey

Cited by 11 publications

References 23 publications

A Global Overview of the Geographical Distribution of Dentists: A Scoping Review

A Global Overview of the Geographical Distribution of Dentists: A Scoping Review

A definition of global oral health: An expert consensus approach by the Consortium of Universities for Global Health’s Global Oral Health Interest Group

Digital health leadership: carving a new pathway

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