Atraumatic Restorative Treatment/ PRAT
Updated information about the Atraumatic Restorative Treatment approach that includes both prevention and treatment of dental caries.
Developmental Disorders
Information on common developmental disorders in the LAC Region as well as links to organizations that are working to help those suffering from these disorders.
HIV/AIDS
Information on oral health and existing dental programs, strategies and/or interventions for People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA).
Fluoridation Information about the practice of adding fluoride compounds to water, salt, etc. with the intended purpose of reducing tooth decay in the general population.
Nutrition and Oral Health Information about the integral role of oral health in maintaining adequate nutritional status and the role of nutrition in oral tissue development.
Noma Information on the disease, worldwide prevalence, and links.
Oral Cancer
Information about detection, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of oral cancer.
Periodontal Disease Information on treatment options, emerging evidence between periodontal disease and systemic health and additional resources.
OMS. Encuestas de Salud Bucodental - Métodos Básicos. (1997)
Others Sources:
For scientific and technical publications and guidlelines reguarding PRAT, Development Disorders, HIV/AIDS and Oral Health, NOMA, Nutrition and Oral Health, Oral Cancer and Periodontal Disease go to Health Topics section.
Informe. Un llamado a la Acción para lograr comunidades libres de caries en las poblaciones más vulnerables de la Región.23-25 de abril del 2009. México D.F.
Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization
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