WHO Pushes for Universal Access to Digital Oral Health Services by 2030
The World Health Organization's (WHO) universal access to digital oral health services program is pushing for universal access to digital oral health services. This initiative, supported by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Computergestützte Zahnheilkunde (DGCZ), aims to accelerate universal health insurance coverage and achieve the WHO's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
The DGCZ, a society dedicated to computer-aided dentistry, is at the forefront of this movement. They focus on informatics, CAD/CAM technology, and digital workflows in their scientific and educational events, all geared towards spreading and promoting the use of digital tools in dentistry.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, digital health was widely adopted for dental emergencies and urgent cases. This shift was encouraged by JDR CTR Editor-in-Chief Jocelyne S. Feine, who called for political leaders to make digital technology universally available for oral health care. Authors Nicolas Giraudeau and Benoit Varenne also believe that digital tools can accelerate universal health insurance coverage and achieve the WHO's 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda.
Digital tools are advocated to improve oral health behaviour, lower disease risk factors, and reduce inequalities. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the oral health care model, pushing the industry towards digital transformation. With the support of organisations like the DGCZ and influential figures in the field, universal access to digital oral health services is within reach.
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