ReviewFrontiers in dental medicine2025
India's oral health outlook: challenges, economic impact and need for preventative strategies.
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- Knowledge-practice gaps and dental service utilisation under India's national oral health programme: a community-based study in Rural Odisha.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- A common risk factor strategy for combating childhood oral diseases and malnutrition in Kalpetta, India.Frontiers in oral health · 2026Article
- Unpacking the Oral Healthcare Landscape in India: A Qualitative Inquiry into Strengths, Shortfalls, and Future Directions Through the Lens of Public Health Dentists.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- The impact of social and commercial determinants on the unequal increase of oral disorder disease burdens across global, regional, and national contexts.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Formative research and design for a mobile health platform for oral cancer screening and detection (OC-DETECT)-a mixed methods study.Frontiers in digital health · 2025Article
- Perceptions of essential oral health care and locus of control among adults in a developing country.Journal of oral biology and craniofacial researchArticle
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Abstract
Objective: This review explores the economic and behavioral dimensions of oral health in India, emphasizing the economic burden, treatment-seeking behaviors, and policy-level interventions needed to improve oral health outcomes. Methods: A mixed-method approach was employed, integrating primary data from the Oral Health Observatory (OHO) project (2016-2020) and a systematic review of secondary literature. The OHO project surveyed dental clinic patients using mobile app questionnaires, focusing on oral health behaviors, barriers, and outcomes. Secondary data were analyzed from PubMed, MEDLINE, and Embase databases to assess the economic implications of oral health care in India. Results: The OHO data revealed a steady decline in routine dental visits after the age of 35-44 years, while emergency visits persisted across age groups. Gender disparities were observed, with men reporting higher dissatisfaction, greater oral pain, and work disruptions compared to women. Only 44.7% of participants brushed twice daily, and 36.7% brushed before bed. Secondary findings reveal that untreated oral diseases have a higher economic impact than preventive measures. This highlights the need for consumer awareness, strategic policies, and sustainable healthcare frameworks. Conclusion: India faces significant challenges in oral health due to low awareness, insufficient infrastructure, and economic barriers. Strengthening preventive strategies, increasing public-private partnerships, and integrating oral health education into primary care can dramatically reduce costs and improve population outcomes. A shift from reactive to preventive care is essential for ensuring equitable and sustainable oral health solutions.
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