Adela González Ramirez
Oral health as an agent of social transformation: breaking cycles of poverty through preventive and accessible intervention
- CEO at Fundación Odontología Social Luis Séiquer.
- Manager at Centros Dentales de la Fundación (Sevilla, Huelva, Jerez de la Frontera, Madrid y Melilla).
- Coordinator of the project ‘Una Mujer, Una Sonrisa’.
- Coordinator of the program “Atención a Drogodependientes” – Ayuntamiento de Sevilla.
- Collaborator of the program “Atención a Colectivos Vulnerables” – Ayuntamiento
de Sevilla
Nationality: Spain
Scientific areas: In Our Agenda (Oral Health as an Agent of Social Transformation)
8 of november, from 14h30 until 16h00
Innovation Box
Conference summary
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.