About this Research Topic
The field of oral health epidemiology is undergoing transformative shifts, driven by various factors such as technological advancements, public health initiatives, and evolving societal perspectives. This proposed Research Topic aims to curate a collection of insightful perspective and opinion pieces that explore and analyze the game-changing elements influencing the epidemiology of oral health. This Research Topic is a collection of perspectives and opinions that explore and identify the key game changers influencing the epidemiology of oral health globally. This could include innovations in dental technologies, shifts in healthcare policies, emerging public health trends, and advancements in research methodologies. Also welcome are, critical analyses of the identified game changers that evaluates their potential impact on oral health epidemiology, and fostering discussions on their implications for public health, clinical practice, and research.
Topics of interest include and are not limited to:
• Technological Innovations: Exploration of how technological advancements, such as teledentistry, artificial intelligence in diagnostics, and digital health records, are reshaping the landscape of oral health data collection, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Policy Reforms: Examination of the role of policy changes at local, national, and international levels in influencing oral health outcomes. Topics may include insurance reforms, public health campaigns, and legislative initiatives.
• Interdisciplinary Approaches: Discussions on the impact of interdisciplinary collaborations between dentistry, medicine, public health, and technology in addressing oral health challenges comprehensively.
• Global Health Inequalities: Analysis the disparities in oral health outcomes across different regions and populations, exploring the role of social determinants, access to care, and cultural influences.
• Community Engagement: Showcases of successful community-driven initiatives that have proven effective in promoting oral health, emphasizing the importance of community engagement in epidemiological shifts.
Authors are encouraged to present evidence-based insights, drawing on research findings and case studies to support their perspectives. Their contributions should include a comprehensive examination of key factors driving change in oral health epidemiology, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the evolving landscape; insights that can guide policymakers, practitioners, and researchers in adapting to and leveraging the identified game changers to improve oral health outcomes; and propositions that can facilitate the creation of platforms for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and dialogue among professionals from different sectors involved in oral health. For further guidance, read: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/froh.2023.1349252/full
Topics of interest include and are not limited to:
• Technological Innovations: Exploration of how technological advancements, such as teledentistry, artificial intelligence in diagnostics, and digital health records, are reshaping the landscape of oral health data collection, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Policy Reforms: Examination of the role of policy changes at local, national, and international levels in influencing oral health outcomes. Topics may include insurance reforms, public health campaigns, and legislative initiatives.
• Interdisciplinary Approaches: Discussions on the impact of interdisciplinary collaborations between dentistry, medicine, public health, and technology in addressing oral health challenges comprehensively.
• Global Health Inequalities: Analysis the disparities in oral health outcomes across different regions and populations, exploring the role of social determinants, access to care, and cultural influences.
• Community Engagement: Showcases of successful community-driven initiatives that have proven effective in promoting oral health, emphasizing the importance of community engagement in epidemiological shifts.
Authors are encouraged to present evidence-based insights, drawing on research findings and case studies to support their perspectives. Their contributions should include a comprehensive examination of key factors driving change in oral health epidemiology, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the evolving landscape; insights that can guide policymakers, practitioners, and researchers in adapting to and leveraging the identified game changers to improve oral health outcomes; and propositions that can facilitate the creation of platforms for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and dialogue among professionals from different sectors involved in oral health. For further guidance, read: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/froh.2023.1349252/full
Keywords: Technological Innovations, Policy, Global Health Inequalities, Community, Perspective, Opinion, Oral Epidemiology
Important Note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
