Mapping evidence on implementation research in oral health: a global scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Oral health is an integral part of overall health and well-being, yet oral diseases remain highly prevalent, affecting an estimated 3.7 billion people worldwide. The greatest burden arises from periodontitis, tooth loss and oral cancers, while untreated dental caries continue to be the most common condition globally. Despite advances in preventive technologies, community-based programmes and clinical innovations, the global burden of oral diseases has not proportionately declined. This highlights a persistent evidence-practice gap in oral health, where effective interventions have not been translated into routine practice at scale. Implementation research provides a valuable lens to understand how oral health interventions can be adopted, adapted and sustained in diver

SUBMITTER: Rao A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12911833 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature