The paper "Oral Health-Related Quality of Life: What, Why, How, and Future Implications" by L. Sischo and H.L. Broder explores the significance of oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in dental practice and research. OHRQoL is a multidimensional construct that includes subjective evaluations of oral health, functional and emotional well-being, and satisfaction with care. It is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an important segment of the Global Oral Health Program. The authors define OHRQoL, explain its importance for dental practice and research, describe how it is used in research, and discuss its implications for health policy. They present a theoretical model of OHRQoL, incorporating biological, social, psychological, and cultural factors. The paper highlights the relevance of OHRQoL for dental practitioners and patients in community-based practices, and addresses the impact of OHRQoL on health disparities and access to care. The authors also discuss the use of OHRQoL in survey research and as an outcome measure in clinical studies, emphasizing its role in evidence-based care and patient-centered approaches. The paper concludes by emphasizing the importance of OHRQoL research in enhancing understanding of the relationship between oral health and general health, and in informing public policy to address oral health disparities.The paper "Oral Health-Related Quality of Life: What, Why, How, and Future Implications" by L. Sischo and H.L. Broder explores the significance of oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in dental practice and research. OHRQoL is a multidimensional construct that includes subjective evaluations of oral health, functional and emotional well-being, and satisfaction with care. It is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an important segment of the Global Oral Health Program. The authors define OHRQoL, explain its importance for dental practice and research, describe how it is used in research, and discuss its implications for health policy. They present a theoretical model of OHRQoL, incorporating biological, social, psychological, and cultural factors. The paper highlights the relevance of OHRQoL for dental practitioners and patients in community-based practices, and addresses the impact of OHRQoL on health disparities and access to care. The authors also discuss the use of OHRQoL in survey research and as an outcome measure in clinical studies, emphasizing its role in evidence-based care and patient-centered approaches. The paper concludes by emphasizing the importance of OHRQoL research in enhancing understanding of the relationship between oral health and general health, and in informing public policy to address oral health disparities.