Center for Integrative Global Oral Health

The Center for Integrative Global Oral Health unites health researchers, educators and practitioners at the University of Pennsylvania and beyond in seeking creative solutions to address unmet oral health needs related to the worldwide prevalence of caries, periodontal disease, oral cancer and craniofacial deformity which impacts more than 3.5 billion people annually.

Global Oral Health Forum II

In April, CIGOH gathered global leaders for its second global forum, which focused on advancing oral health advocacy.
Advancing Oral Health in Africa

CIGOH brought together African leaders for “Exploring Global Strategies to Promote Oral Health in the WHO African Region”
Takeaways on New Dental Pain Management Guideline

In collaboration with the American Dental Association and University of Pittsburgh, Penn Dental Medicine’s Center for Integrative Global Oral Health has developed a new guideline for managing acute dental pain in adolescents, adults, and older adults.

Vision
Achieving health and well-being by optimizing oral health for all

Mission
Operating through a lens of equity, diversity, and inclusion to:

Develop and mentor leaders and researchers in oral and population health;
Develop and mentor leaders and researchers in health policy and advocacy;
Lead and implement advocacy to increase affordability, availability and accessibility for oral health regionally/nationally and globally;
Create and disseminate transdisciplinary globally generated evidence-informed guidelines and policies;
foster and coordinate a community of implementation research.

Educational programs and resources from the Center for Integrative Global Oral Health, including:

A selection of publications from Penn Dental Medicine faculty related to the work within the Center for Integrative Global Oral Health.

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CIGOH is committed to leveraging the powerful intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and natural intelligence (NI) to foster a future where technology aligns with human values and promotes holistic health for both individuals and the planet.

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