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At the recent FDI World Dental Congress in Brazil, Professor Raman Bedi, Director of the Global Child Dental Health Taskforce at the Dental Institute, along with other worldwide leaders in dentistry and public health, launched a global campaign to stop cavities, the Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future (the Alliance).The Alliance calls for global collaborative action to challenge global leaders and other regional and local stakeholders to learn the importance of caries as a disease continuum, by recognizing that early cavities (known as caries) are preventable and initially reversible, and developing comprehensive programs for prevention and management.
Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease on the planet, affecting five billion people, or nearly 80 percent of the world’s population. As dietary patterns around the globe shift, some countries struggle to manage the growing prevalence of caries in their populations. This results in diminishing oral health; reduces overall well-being, self-esteem, employability and social mobility; and affects both individuals and countries from an economic standpoint.
‘The level of resources and intervention from both a public health and clinical perspective is inconsistent around the world,’ said Professor Bedi, who is Co-Director of the Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future and Chairman of the Global Child Dental Fund. ‘This means that millions are suffering from a problem we know how to stop. Caries deserves greater attention in order to elevate it as an important health issue.’
As part of the events at FDI, worldwide leaders signed a global declaration committing to the goals of the Alliance. The Alliance aims to continue driving a dialogue with global health organizations, as well as executing the campaign on a local level. The first initiative completed is a free, online resource that provides professionals and communities with evidenced-based tools and support materials for local action.
The Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future is a worldwide group of experts who have joined together to promote integrated clinical and public health action in order to stop caries initiation and progression in order to move towards a Cavity-Free Future for all age groups.
For more information visit the Alliance website.
See below for the full press release.
Posted on 21 October 2010
Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease on the planet, affecting five billion people, or nearly 80 percent of the world’s population. As dietary patterns around the globe shift, some countries struggle to manage the growing prevalence of caries in their populations. This results in diminishing oral health; reduces overall well-being, self-esteem, employability and social mobility; and affects both individuals and countries from an economic standpoint.
‘The level of resources and intervention from both a public health and clinical perspective is inconsistent around the world,’ said Professor Bedi, who is Co-Director of the Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future and Chairman of the Global Child Dental Fund. ‘This means that millions are suffering from a problem we know how to stop. Caries deserves greater attention in order to elevate it as an important health issue.’
As part of the events at FDI, worldwide leaders signed a global declaration committing to the goals of the Alliance. The Alliance aims to continue driving a dialogue with global health organizations, as well as executing the campaign on a local level. The first initiative completed is a free, online resource that provides professionals and communities with evidenced-based tools and support materials for local action.
The Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future is a worldwide group of experts who have joined together to promote integrated clinical and public health action in order to stop caries initiation and progression in order to move towards a Cavity-Free Future for all age groups.
For more information visit the Alliance website.
See below for the full press release.
Posted on 21 October 2010
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