Healthline: All about Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in People, Cats, and Dogs The exact cause of oral squamous cell carcinoma is unknown. However, in people, smoking and drinking are major risk factors for developing this type of cancer. Heavy smokers who are also heavy ...

Understanding the Context

Oral health is a key indicator of overall health, well-being and quality of life. It encompasses a range of diseases and conditions that include dental caries, Periodontal disease, Tooth loss, Oral cancer, Oral manifestations of HIV infection, Oro-dental trauma, Noma and birth defects such as cleft lip and palate. The Global Burden of Disease Study 2017 estimated that oral diseases affect 3.5 ... Member States have demonstrated their commitment to improving oral health in recent years by adopting the landmark Resolution on oral health in 2021 and the Global strategy on oral health in 2022.

Key Insights

This was followed in 2023 by the development of the Global oral health action plan 2023–2030, which translates the vision, goal, and strategic objectives of the global strategy into a series of 100 ...