Oral health is often overlooked in global health policies, partly due to its low priority in national health surveys and cultural attitudes that devalue dental care. Despite this, oral diseases like dental caries, severe periodontitis, and oral cancer are prevalent worldwide, with significant impacts on morbidity. Access to oral care is particularly limited in low-to-middle income countries, where the shortage of dentists and uneven distribution of dental services exacerbate the problem. Prevention is crucial, and cost-effective measures such as daily fluoride use and addressing risk factors like sugar intake and tobacco use can significantly reduce oral diseases. Implementing these strategies requires political commitment and collaboration among various health professionals. Good oral health is essential for overall well-being and should be a priority in public health systems.Oral health is often overlooked in global health policies, partly due to its low priority in national health surveys and cultural attitudes that devalue dental care. Despite this, oral diseases like dental caries, severe periodontitis, and oral cancer are prevalent worldwide, with significant impacts on morbidity. Access to oral care is particularly limited in low-to-middle income countries, where the shortage of dentists and uneven distribution of dental services exacerbate the problem. Prevention is crucial, and cost-effective measures such as daily fluoride use and addressing risk factors like sugar intake and tobacco use can significantly reduce oral diseases. Implementing these strategies requires political commitment and collaboration among various health professionals. Good oral health is essential for overall well-being and should be a priority in public health systems.