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Value-Based Oral Health Care: Aligning with WHO’s Global Strategy on Oral Health
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Oral health is an essential component of overall health and well-being. Value-based oral health care is the bridge between the mouth and the body. However, traditional dental care has often focused on curative treatments rather than preventive strategies. Recognizing this, the World Health Organization (WHO) has spearheaded a shift toward value-based oral health care, emphasizing prevention, early intervention, and integration within broader health care systems. Blende Dental Group aligns with this vision by promoting value-based care, offering preventive and specialized dental services, and integrating oral health within primary care frameworks. As a leader in sedation dentistry, special needs dentistry, and mobile dentistry, Blende Dental Group is committed to making oral health care accessible, inclusive, and sustainable.
Understanding Value-Based Oral Health Care
In 2021, the WHO’s Seventy-fourth World Health Assembly approved a resolution that called for a move away from curative approaches toward preventive oral health care embedded in families, schools, and workplaces. This was followed by the adoption of the Global Strategy on Oral Health in 2022, the Global Oral Health Action Plan (GOHAP) 2023-2030, and, most recently, the Bangkok Declaration in 2024. These initiatives collectively advocate for the recognition of oral health as a fundamental component of public health policy.
Value-based oral healthcare is a patient-centered approach that prioritizes health outcomes over service volume. In dentistry, this means shifting the focus from procedures and interventions to prevention, early detection, and comprehensive management of oral diseases..
- Preventive Care: Regular check-ups, patient education, fluoride treatments, and early interventions.
- Integrated Care: Collaboration between dental and medical professionals to address systemic health links.
- Patient-Centered Approaches: Tailoring treatments to individual needs, especially for vulnerable populations.
- Health Equity: Ensuring access to care for underserved and high-risk groups.
WHO’s Global Strategy on Value-Based Oral Health Care
WHO’s 2021 Resolution and Its Impact
WHO’s 2021 resolution established a framework for integrating oral health into primary health care, recognizing oral diseases as non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that should be addressed in universal health coverage (UHC). The resolution emphasizes:
- Prevention over treatment
- Promotion of oral health in schools and workplaces
- Timely and inclusive care within primary health systems
Blende Dental Group has embraced this resolution by embedding preventive measures within our practice and providing mobile dentistry solutions that ensure timely, inclusive care.
The Global Oral Health Action Plan 2023-2030 (GOHAP)
GOHAP provides a roadmap for countries to strengthen their oral health policies. It includes several actions and best practices.
- Encouraging regular dental check-ups as part of routine health assessments
- Promoting fluoride use in water and dental products
- Enhancing training for dental professionals to support early disease detection
- Increasing public awareness campaigns about oral health’s role in preventing systemic diseases
Blende Dental Group supports these initiatives by advocating for early screenings and promoting fluoride treatments through our mobile and in-office services.
The Bangkok Declaration 2024: “No Health Without Oral Health”
In November 2024, WHO held the first-ever Global Oral Health Meeting, culminating in the adoption of the Bangkok Declaration. This declaration reiterates the importance of:
- Elevating oral health as a global public health priority
- Strengthening health systems through primary care
- Addressing environmental sustainability in dental practices
At Blende Dental Group, we take these commitments seriously by adopting sustainable dental practices, reducing our environmental footprint, and ensuring accessibility for patients with special needs or mobility challenges.
Blende Dental Group Aligns with WHO’s Vision for Value-Based Oral Health Care
Prioritizing Prevention Through Education and Early Intervention
Blende Dental Group educates patients on the importance of oral hygiene, dietary choices, and early detection of dental issues. Our preventive strategies include:
- Regular cleanings and fluoride treatments
- Patient education on proper brushing and flossing techniques
- Nutritional counseling to prevent cavities and gum disease
Expanding Access to Care Through Mobile and In-Home Dentistry
One of the key tenets of WHO’s oral health strategy is ensuring timely and comprehensive care. Blende Dental Group specializes in mobile dentistry, which is instrumental in removing the barriers that many people face in attempting to access dental care for themselves or their loved ones.
Over 61 million people in the United States live with special needs, including 7 million children. Yet as we’ve seen, these individuals go without proper oral care given the lack of dentists who have the specialized skills, training, and capabilities to serve these unique patients. Dr. Blende devoted much of his practice to caring for these underserved patient populations. But he also realized that a significant number of these patients lacked the means and mobility to visit a dental office. With that, House Call Dentists (HCD) was created.
HCD’s unique solution involves delivering care in-office, at patients’ home or residential communities, at skilled nursing homes, or in hospitals. Our team uses portable equipment and sterilization procedures that exceed hospital-grade standards to deliver in-home care when necessary. House Call Dentists offers a full range of services, from preventative care to emergency procedures, restorative treatment, and more.
Blende Dental Group then capitalized on the House Call Dentists concept and translated it to a value-based care approach for groups, such as corporate employees, through its Dentists on Demand brand. This preventative dental solution takes mobile dentistry to a new level by delivering care right to a company’s office, a senior living community, or other settings where a larger number of people can receive preventative oral health care at their central locations.
These initiatives align with the WHO’s push for oral health promotion in workplaces and schools.
Inclusive Care for Patients with Disabilities or Other Special Needs
WHO emphasizes the importance of inclusive oral health care. Blende Dental Group is a pioneer in special needs dentistry. This is why many dentists refer their patients to us. In fact, 60% of our disabled patients are referred to us by other dentists. Our dentists are longstanding and active members of the Special Care Dentistry Association. They lecture nationally on special needs dentistry. Our compassion for the person, understanding of their disability, and grasp of its possible complications form the hallmark of our care. Sedation dentistry is often the safest, most effective treatment option for predictable outcomes.
- Sedation and hospital dentistry benefits patients with anxiety or medical complexities.
- Tailored dental treatments enhance outcomes for individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, and cognitive impairments.
- Coordination with caregivers and medical professionals ensures holistic care.
Integrating Value-Based Oral Health Care into Primary Health Care
Oral health is intrinsically linked to overall well-being. Poor oral health contributes to conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and respiratory infections. Blende Dental Group collaborates with primary care providers to:
- Conduct oral health screenings in conjunction with medical check-ups
- Share patient records with physicians to ensure continuity of care
- Advocate for oral health’s inclusion in comprehensive health insurance plans
Promoting Sustainability in Dentistry
The Bangkok Declaration highlights environmental sustainability as a critical component of health care. Blende Dental Group is committed to reducing its ecological impact through:
- Using biodegradable and recyclable materials in dental practices
- Minimizing water and energy consumption
- Implementing digital dentistry to reduce paper waste and chemical use
The Future of Value-Based Oral Health Care
WHO’s initiatives, from the 2021 resolution to the 2024 Bangkok Declaration, represent a paradigm shift in global oral health care. The move toward preventive, integrated, and patient-centered care aligns perfectly with Blende Dental Group’s mission. By embracing value-based care, expanding access through mobile and special needs dentistry, and promoting sustainability, we are not only enhancing oral health outcomes but also contributing to a broader public health movement.
Oral health is no longer a separate entity but a fundamental part of overall health and well-being. As WHO continues to advance its Global Oral Health Action Plan, dental providers worldwide must step up to integrate these principles into everyday practice. Blende Dental Group is proud to be at the forefront of this transformation, ensuring that every patient receives the care they need, when and where they need it.
If you’re interested in seeing how we can help you or your loved ones, book a consultation today or learn about our services and our team. If you’re an existing patient, now is a great time to schedule a checkup. And if you’re a dentist who needs a helping hand with tough cases, refer them to us. Together, we can make the vision of “No Health Without Oral Health” a reality.
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