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More than just a toothache: how to tackle the huge costs of poor oral health

More than just a toothache: how to tackle the huge costs of poor oral health

Update: 2024-07-04
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What’s the health condition that affects us all, but is often seen as an add-on for healthcare - and how much is this neglect costing the economy? Oral diseases affect half the world's population and, according to a new report, have knock-on costs to the economy worth $710 billion every year. Marko Vujicic of the American Dental Association joins us to discuss 'The Economic Rationale for a Global Commitment to Invest in Oral Health'. Links: The Economic Rationale for a Global Commitment to Invest in Oral Health: Half the world is affected by oral disease – here’s how we can tackle this unmet healthcare need: Global Health Equity Network: Related podcasts: Check out all our podcasts on : - - : - : - : Join the :
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More than just a toothache: how to tackle the huge costs of poor oral health

More than just a toothache: how to tackle the huge costs of poor oral health

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