Importance Of Oral Diseases

Oral health care systems in developing and developed countries

Medical and oral health care systems are important for improving and maintaining health of the public. In wealthy countries, hospitals are supported by health experts from several specialties that acknowledge their participation to benefit the patient; modern techniques and equipment are used in these practices. In low income countries, health care services are available for emergency care to particular age group patients. Dental caries and periodontal disease are found very common among population of low income countries. The main objective of the procedures is curing existing problems, fill teeth and reform tooth shape for normal function.

Unfortunately low priority is given to oral health in low income countries due to the unawareness among people about oral diseases, but also in some wealthy countries where the periodontal profile is also less than satisfactory. Regardless of the reality that in various wealthy countries there are up-to-date programmes for periodontal disease treatments, the matter is linked to the minimum of preventive oriented treatments. It is essential to improve the prevention methods for oral diseases especially periodontal status in most of the countries around the world is apparent. Sadly, in some countries, health professionals, economic and material resources are not enough to meet the need for oral health care services, particularly in disadvantaged societies, in both poor and wealthy countries. Public is not well informed about oral diseases and the consequences of them. It has become a big challenge to improve oral health not only in low income countries, but also in developed countries, particularly with aging population.

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...anka shares most of the oral health problems to the rest of low income countries. Dental care is for free of charge in government dental hospitals for the public. Medical practitioners, town health volunteers, religious leaders, school-teachers, medical personnel and senior students in schools are assisting to promote oral health. Additionally prophylactic and educational services a particular amount of treatment has to be provided. These are provided in immobile clinics, in mobile clinics equipment is used to provide temporary dental facilities in remote areas. Modern and latest machinery purchased from developed countries is used in the hospital service but this service is spoiled because of regular breakdowns. Local production of dental equipment should be inspired and research should be conducted to approach the most suitable equipment for third world countries.