Mapping oral health: Unveiling disease patterns and environmental influences through geographic information systems

Abstract

Geographic information systems (GIS) technology in dentistry or general health has proven to be of great benefit. In epidemiological studies, the prevalence and the incidence of oral diseases and their geographic influence can be well integrated for a better understanding. It aids in the precise targeted healthcare delivery to the geographically identified location. Pictographically represented data can aid the policy-making system in implementation and progress assessment.

Keywords

• environmental regulations
• geographic information system
• oral health
• sustainable development goals