Towards a new perspective on oral health, cariology education and public health in Latin America and the Caribbean

Abstract

Dental caries disease poses a significant challenge to global public health, particularly in the Latin American and the Caribbean Countries (LACC). Despite the significant progress in understanding as a preventable non-communicable disease, the high prevalence of untreated caries in these regions remains a cause for concern that reflects the social and economic inequalities and inadequate funding for prevention and treatment these countries face.