Dental public health is a unique specialty of dentistry that focuses on prevention of oral diseases among populations rather than individual patients. It encompasses several complementary disciplines and greatly varies in its functions and activities. Several federal, state, local, and nonpublic entities operationalize the mission of dental public health to improve population oral health through a diverse and vibrant workforce.
Keywords: Access to dental care; Alternative dental providers; Dental public health; Dental workforce.
Copyright © 2018 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.