ORAL HEALTH STATUS IN ECUADOR

Authors

  • Gerson Cabezas-Berharntd

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31984/oactiva.v1i3.215

Keywords:

Social determinants, equity, prevention, promotion, integral health

Abstract

Throughout the history of Ecuador, the health system was focused on the control of diseases, which is the treatment only over
the appearance of the disease. Non-counting the limited resources the government has, disadvantaging the unfortunate poor
population. The most frequent pathology presents in the country is dental caries. It has a relation with the socio demographic
factors that influence each individual; however the present concept of public health system has been the prevention of the
disease and promotion of health. Obtaining a greater relationship between the patient and the dental professional.

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2018-03-07
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How to Cite

Cabezas-Berharntd, G. (2018). ORAL HEALTH STATUS IN ECUADOR. Odontología Activa Revista Científica, 1(3), 65–70. https://doi.org/10.31984/oactiva.v1i3.215

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Contribución didáctica docente - Opinión