Please see below the latest NHS Dentistry and Oral Health Bulletin:
NHS England and Oral Health Update
This includes information on:
Diabetes is a growing global health concern, with its prevalence particularly high in populations of high deprivation. This health disparity reflects a complex interplay of socioeconomic factors, access to healthcare, lifestyle choices, and environmental influences. The bidirectional relationship between diabetes and oral health means that improving one of these health issues improves the other. For this reason, I am pleased to share with you our recent update to the Commissioning standard: dental care for people with diabetes
Guidance released by the Office for Health Improvement & Disparities on health disparities and health inequalities defines health inequalities as avoidable differences in health outcomes between groups or populations. Populations in greater need of healthcare often lack the resources to access it, as described by the inverse care law principle.
