Oral health in Kuwait
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Health Sciences Center, Kuwait University, Safat 13110, Kuwait. jawadbeh@hsc.kuniv.edu.kw
Abstract
This paper reviews oral health in Kuwait, based on all the surveys conducted in the country. In the global perspective, the prevalence of dental caries in Kuwait is high and there is no indication of a decrease, contrary to that observed in most industrialised countries. The periodontal diseases are common, affecting the majority of the population. Oral health promotion needs to be strengthened and a defined strategy should be developed and implemented for the improvement of the quality of life of individuals. Children and disadvantaged groups of the population should be given the priority when focusing on national oral health care efforts.
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