Recent Developments and Future Directions of Oral Healthcare System and Dental Public Health System in China in Light of the Current Global Emergency

• Published in: Sichuan da xue xue bao. Journal of Sichuan University. Yi xue ban Vol. 53; no. 1; pp. 43 - 48
• Main Authors: Cai, He, Cheng, Yi-Ting, Ren, Xiao-Lin, Cheng, Li, Hu, Tao, Zhou, Xue-Dong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Chinese
• Published: China 01.01.2022
• Subjects: China - epidemiology; COVID-19; Delivery of Health Care; Humans; Public Health; SARS-CoV-2; China; Community oral health; Public health emergency of international concern; Dental public health
• ISSN: 1672-173X
• DOI: 10.12182/20220160303

The study is aimed to help promote the development of the oral healthcare system and dental public health system in China and to help achieve the goal of improving the nation's oral health. We herein provided an overview and critical evaluation of recent developments in oral healthcare systems and dental public health systems in China and other countries, and discussed a number of potential directions for the future development of dental public health. The current global public health emergency of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic was also taken into account in our discussions. Thus, to facilitate the accomplishment of the goals of the Healthy China 2030 Program, we suggested the establishment of a community-based, prevention-oriented model for the oral healthcare system and dental public health system. The model we proposed features the integration of oral and general health services, the utilization of technological innovations and big data concerning health, and a forceful promotion of remot