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Integration of Oral Health Into Primary Care and Public Health Systems: A Systematic Review of Strategies, Outcomes, and Sustainability Determinants.

Journal of public health dentistry · Thakkar A, Bhattu BK, Desai C, Patel D, Gupta A, Singh H · 2026-10-02

A systematic review of 27 studies found that integrating preventive oral health services into primary care settings reduced tooth decay in children and improved service delivery, though heterogeneity in study designs limited the strength of conclusions.

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