Why spending more on oral care means spending less on healthcare

Half the world's population suffers oral diseases, which have been linked to dementia, cancer, lung disease, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. As payors and governments seek prevention and early diagnosis, are we missing a trick by underfunding oral health and shifting towards private insurance or out-of-pocket models? This session explores how investment, technology, partnerships and education can shift access to services and open new pathways to earlier diagnosis and prevention can make a big impact at relatively low cost.