CARIES AND PUBLIC HEALTH

Caries is an infectious disease affecting the organic and inorganic tissues of teeth. According to Global Burden Disease Study 2019, caries most frequently condition in about 3.5 billion people worldwide, who had oral diseases. If not prevented or treated a timely manner, it may significantly affect health have greater impact on economy individual as well country. The prevalence dental rise developing countries. probable reasons for increased be access cariogenic diet, minimum exposure fluorides unaffordability procedures. Preventive aspects managing problem are mandatory. different risk factors should addressed by public interventions. Oral hygiene improved. Healthy eating habits encouraged, fluoride-containing products enhanced. In addition these, periodic checkups necessary, use fissure sealants proposed tooth surfaces susceptible caries.