Abstract
BACKGROUND: Encouraging fair access to dental treatment and resolving gaps in oral health depend on public health dentistry. The impact of new paradigms and evidence-based practices in public health dentistry on oral health outcomes across a range of communities is examined in this study. METHODS: A number of community health centers participated in this prospective study. Six hundred participants from a range of backgrounds were divided into intervention and control groups for the study. While the control group received normal dental treatment, the intervention group received teledentistry services, school-based oral health programs, and community water fluoridation. Over the course of a year, information on oral health outcomes, such as dental caries, periodontal illnesses, and oral hygiene habits, was gathered and examined. FINDINGS: When compared to the control group, the intervention group's oral health outcomes showed a considerable improvement. Fluoridating community water decreased the prevalence of dental cavities by 35%. Programs used in schools increased dental hygiene, while teledentistry expanded access to dental treatment, particularly in remote locations. CONCLUSION: In public health dentistry, evidence-based procedures and new paradigms greatly enhance oral health outcomes. In order to lessen inequities in oral health and advance the general health of the community, these interventions ought to be included in public health programs.