Project 463698

Oral health is a major contributor to the overall health and well-being of Canadians. Poor nutrition can result from tooth loss and decay, and a number of oral health ailments can seriously reduce one's overall health or worsen pre-existing conditions. This includes oral cancer, chronic orofacial pain, pulpitis (inflammation), or periodontitis (infection), among other conditions. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has shed light on factors that lead to disparities in oral health outcomes and access to preventative care, such as socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, and disability. For nearly a decade, the Network for Canadian Oral Health Research (NCOHR) has proven its ability to initiate, support, and advance collaborative oral health research across the population. With a well-established infrastructure in place, the NCOHR is ready to advance oral health research and knowledge translation even further. Working together with scientists, healthcare providers, industry partners, government agents, and patients and communities, the NCOHR aims to spearhead new discoveries and strengthen existing models as they relate to the improvement and maintenance of good oral health. The NCOHR promotes excellence in oral health by training the next generation of researchers and clinicians with a strong dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As we improve the oral health of Canadians, we progress the global health of all.