The Economic Rationale for a Global Commitment to Invest in Oral Health


The report published in collaboration with the American Dental Association, Colgate-Palmolive Company and Henry Schein, Inc. - shows how a lack of investment in oral health globally has created a significant health crisis and placed an economic burden on many governments, businesses and individuals.



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Bridging Cultures While Improving Dental Health


For Flight Lieutenant Maryam Ferooz, storytelling proved to be a bridge between two cultures in supporting improved dental health. As a dental officer in 2 Expeditionary Health Squadron, Flight Lieutenant Ferooz led a team providing dental care and training to remote First Nations peoples in Derby near RAAF Base Curtin, Western Australia.


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Program to make oral care more inclusive


More than 36% of people with visible and non-visible disabilities feel anxious or frustrated when it comes to visiting the dentist.1 For instance, individuals with autism spectrum disorder may experience heightened anxiety in unfamiliar environments such as a dental practice, as it disrupts their normal routine. Similarly, a patient with cerebral palsy, who may face motor challenges without intellectual disability, might find it difficult to brush their teeth effectively due to limitations in fine motor coordination.


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Matcha mouthwash inhibits bacteria that causes periodontitis


Matcha, a finely ground green tea powder, may help keep bacteria that causes periodontitis at bay... a green tea plant that has long been studied for its potential antimicrobial effects against bacteria, fungi and viruses.


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