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While defined in various ways, health literacy (HL) generally describes the observable skills required to access, comprehend, evaluate, and apply information to make informed health-related decisions. These capabilities vary among individuals, making limited HL a widespread challenge for health...

Periodontitis is a significant global public health concern and the most common non-communicable disease (NCD), with its severe form affecting 1.1 billion people worldwide. This chronic inflammatory condition destroys tooth-supporting tissues and, if untreated, progresses to tooth loss. Its...

Dental caries is the most prevalent noncommunicable disease worldwide. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research estimates that 50% of United States children aged 6 to 8 years have experienced dental caries, with rates surging to over 70%...