Oral health is a crucial component of overall public health efforts. This book introduces the field of community dentistry and its role in health promotion and disease prevention. It includes topics such as dental epidemiology, program planning, school dental health, and community interventions. It also covers oral health policies, water fluoridation, and population-based surveys. The book is useful for those engaged in dental public health initiatives and outreach programs.
Kwabena Osei is a senior public health dentist committed to strengthening preventive services and community-based oral care. He leads outreach campaigns promoting oral hygiene in under-resourced populations and has published on mobile dental units and rural oral health access. He develops community engagement models that link schools, clinics, and advocacy networks. His teaching emphasizes social responsibility, public policy alignment, and data-informed planning in community dentistry.