Oral health Joint effort needed among stakeholders to ensure adequate care for all
The Straits Times|November 26, 2024
I refer to Professor Teo Yik Ying's Opinion piece "Say aah! Why is Singapore neglecting dental health?" (Nov 20) and Professor Chris Peck's response (Focus on total patient care approach to dental health, Nov 22).
Eugene Tang (Dr)

Both authors have raised critical issues regarding the overlooked role of dental health in our healthcare system.

The oral cavity is not only integral to basic functions such as eating and speaking but is also a portal of entry for numerous systemic diseases. Poor oral health is closely linked to serious conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory infections.

Safeguarding oral health is, therefore, an essential part of safeguarding overall health and quality of life. It is concerning that dental care is not yet included in Healthier SG, even though oral health is part of our overall health.

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