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We have come to a consensus that oral health is an essential component of humans’ wellbeing, having a direct impact upon it. Diseases such as dental caries, periodontal disease, and oral cancer are among the most prevalent health conditions worldwide. These share many risk factors with other non-communicable diseases and are affected by similar social determinants. According to the World Health Organization, the Global Burden of Disease Study in 2016 revealed that caries in the permanent dentition alone was the most prevalent condition assessed, and severe periodontal disease was the 11th most prevalent. Severe tooth loss and edentulism have been identified as one of the ten causes of Years Lived with Disability; and the United Nations is including oral health in the Universal Health Coverage political declaration draft, as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.