A definition of global oral health: An expert consensus approach by the Consortium of Universities for Global Health's Global Oral Health Interest Group

• Published in: Global health action Vol. 13; no. 1; p. 1814001
• Main Authors: Seymour, Brittany, James, Zak, Shroff Karhade, Deepti, Barrow, Jane, Pruneddu, Alessio, Anderson, Nina Kay, Mossey, Peter, Definition of Global Health, Task Force for the
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Taylor & Francis 31.12.2020; Taylor & Francis Ltd; Taylor & Francis Group
• Subjects: Best practice; Connectedness; Consensus; Consensus building; Consortia; definitions; Delivery of Health Care; Delphi method; Dental insurance; Disease prevention; Dr. Raman Preet, Umeå University; Elimination; Global Health; Global oral health; Health disparities; Health Promotion; Humans; Oral Health; Oral hygiene; Program Development; Public Opinion; Short Communication; Student health services; Universities; Global oral health; Dr. Raman Preet, Umeå University; oral health; definitions

Definitions can generate actionable consensus for a given subject matter by resolving important differences in philosophy and best practices and by streamlining activities for a stronger strategic direction. Interest in the global dimensions of oral health, a generally neglected area of global healt...