Challenges in oral health practice in Somalia: a call for regulatory strengthening and inclusion into primary healthcare services

• Main Authors: Saido Gedi (Author), Abdirahim Mohamed Hassan (Author), Mohamoud M. Dahir (Author), Abubakar Ahmed (Author), Nasra Abdulsamad Mohamud (Author), Bashiru Garba (Author), Chukwuma David Umeokonkwo (Author), Mohamed Abdelrahman Mohamed (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Oral diseases remain a significant public health problem worldwide despite being largely preventable. Oral disorders such as dental caries, periodontal diseases, and oral cancers are highly prevalent chronic conditions that negatively impact quality of life. The oral health pract...