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For a long time, oral disease is one of the major problems of the public health for its high prevalence and incidence throughout the world, which is especially true for low‐income populations. Since China's economic reform in 1978, great changes have taken place in China. These changes have significant impact on and have been reflected in oral disease trends in China.
This paper provides an overview and assessment of the oral health status in China. It focuses on changes in the nation's demographic profile, in the marketplace, the oral disease status and trends. The paper also suggests some possible measures and strategies for bettering oral health in future China.
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Hu, D., Hong, X. & Li, X. Oral health in China – trends and challenges. Int J Oral Sci 3, 7–12 (2011). https://doi.org/10.4248/IJOS11006
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