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Oral Healthcare Challenges in the Aftermath of the Myanmar Earthquake 2025: A Narrative Review

Nay Aung

Journal of Oral Health and Community Dentistry, 2025

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Abstract

The Myanmar Earthquake of 2025 resulted in widespread damage, including disruption of the healthcare system and increased vulnerability to public health crises.Although dental services are often considered secondary during disaster response, oral health is integral to overall health, especially in emergency settings.This review paper explores the oral healthcare situation and challenges in disaster response and recovery efforts following the Myanmar Earthquake.It discusses emergency dental care, oral health promotion, integration with disaster medicine, and community resilience.It also identifies key challenges and provides recommendations to strengthen the oral healthcare system in disasterprone regions like Myanmar.

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