Dental health & access to dental health.

Dental Health and Access to Dental Care Oral health is an integral part of general health and well-being. Good oral health and freedom from oral pain and infection substantially contribute to quality of life and self-esteem. Poor oral health, on the other hand, is an obstacle to good nutrition, can severely affect people's ability to carry out the normal activities of daily life. It is also a risk factor for such major systemic diseases as …

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