Session 38: Dental, Oral & Integrated Health Care

Description:

Dental, Oral & Integrated Health Care emphasizes the vital role of oral health in overall health and well-being through coordinated, patient-centered care. It integrates dental and medical practices to support prevention, early diagnosis, and management of oral and systemic conditions. This field highlights evidence-based dentistry, interprofessional collaboration, patient education, and quality standards, while addressing access to care, health equity, and emerging innovations to improve comprehensive healthcare outcomes.

Keynote Points:

  • Importance of oral health as a fundamental component of overall health and well-being
  • Integration of dental and medical care for holistic, patient-centered treatment
  • Role of oral health in the prevention and management of systemic diseases
  • Evidence-based approaches to preventive dentistry and early intervention
  • Interprofessional collaboration among dental, medical, and allied health professionals
  • Advances in dental diagnostics, digital dentistry, and minimally invasive techniques

Benefits:

  • Improves overall patient health through integrated oral and medical care
  • Enhances early detection and prevention of oral and systemic diseases
  • Supports holistic, patient-centered treatment approaches
  • Strengthens interprofessional collaboration across dental and healthcare teams
  • Promotes evidence-based preventive dentistry and oral health practices
  • Reduces complications linked to untreated oral health conditions
  • Improves patient education, awareness, and long-term oral health outcomes