Health & Environment
AIIMS experts highlight dental trauma as overlooked global concern
The Hindu6h
THE BRIEF
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More than one billion people globally have experienced traumatic dental injuries, ranking it fifth among frequent acute and chronic diseases, according to AIIMS experts.
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Observed annually on September 21, Global Dental and Oral Trauma and Injury Day focuses on prevention, timely clinical management, and equitable care access.
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AIIMS professors emphasize that immediate first-aid response within the first few minutes can significantly improve the outcome of preserving an injured tooth.