Oral health as an agent of social transformation: breaking cycles of poverty through preventive and accessible intervention

Oral health is a fundamental tool in breaking cycles of poverty, promoting self-esteem, quality of life, and, above all, social inclusion.

Currently, oral healthcare is not accessible to all and, as it is predominantly provided within the private sector, a large portion of the population remains vulnerable to severe oral health problems.

These issues have a direct impact on absenteeism rates in both the workplace and schools, as well as on access to the labour market. This situation increases existing inequalities, placing socioeconomically disadvantaged populations at risk of extreme poverty.

Prevention, combined with accessibility, is essential for oral health to truly play a decisive role in combating poverty and social inequality.