Impact of Oral Public Health

In this episode, we explore how preventive dentistry helps protect oral health throughout life. We’ll discuss dental public health, preventive care, patient motivation, oral health at different stages of life, pregnancy and childhood considerations, and age-related changes in dentition. We’ll also break down water fluoridation, systemic vs. topical fluoride, fluoride safety, fluoride needs assessments, and the proper use of topical fluoride and fluoride varnish.