Oral diseases are a major public health problem in many countries, leading to pain, distress, disfigurement, and even death. 1 In the year 2000, the first Surgeon General's report declared oral health to be an integral part of overall health and well-being, marking a milestone in oral health history. 2 Approximately 3.5 million people are affected by oral diseases due to the lack of knowledge about basic oral hygiene. Several studies demonstrate that oral diseases have common risk factors associated with major non-communicable diseases like diabetes, cardiac failure, and cancer.
1 World Oral Health Day is observed on 20th March every year to raise global awareness about the importance of oral health for overall health. General observations and statistics According to the Global Burden of Diseases , untreated tooth decay in permanent teeth is the most prevalent form of oral disease. 1…
