Integrating Oral Health Into Pandemic Preparedness and Response: Missed Opportunities and Strategic Imperatives for Global Health System Resilience and Security.

Researchers reviewed evidence on how oral health was integrated into COVID-19 responses, finding dental professionals were almost entirely excluded from national task forces and funding, yet successfully maintained essential services through rapid adaptation; the authors recommend formal inclusion of oral health in future pandemic preparedness and response planning.

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