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Editorial
. 2016 Dec;66(6):322-324.
doi: 10.1111/idj.12294.

A new definition for oral health developed by the FDI World Dental Federation opens the door to a universal definition of oral health

Michael Glick, David M Williams, Dushanka V Kleinman, Marko Vujicic, Richard G Watt, Robert J Weyant
Editorial

A new definition for oral health developed by the FDI World Dental Federation opens the door to a universal definition of oral health

Michael Glick et al. Int Dent J. 2016 Dec.
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Framework for the oral health definition. The core elements of oral health are as follows: disease and condition status refers to a threshold of severity or a level of progression of disease, which also includes pain and discomfort; physiological function refers to the capacity to perform a set of actions that include, but are not limited to, the ability to speak, smile, chew, and swallow; and psychosocial function refers to the relationship between oral health and mental state that includes, but is not limited to, the capacity to speak, smile, and interact in social and work situations without feeling uncomfortable or embarrassed. Driving determinants are factors that affect oral health and cover five main domains: genetic and biological factors, social environment, physical environment, health behaviors, and access to care. In turn, driving determinants nest within systems that can support or serve as a barrier to maintaining and promoting oral health and managing oral diseases and conditions. Moderating factors are elements that determine or affect how a person scores his or her oral health and include, but are not limited to, age, culture, income, experience, expectations, and adaptability.
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