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PERSPECTIVE ARTICLE

Nanomaterials in dentistry: A dental public health professional perspective

Gnana Sarita Kumari Panga1*
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1 Department of Public Health Dentistry, SIBAR Institute of Dental Sciences, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
IMO 2024, 1(1), 83–87; https://doi.org/10.36922/imo.4287
Submitted: 19 July 2024 | Accepted: 2 September 2024 | Published: 25 September 2024
© 2024 by the Author(s). This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution -Noncommercial 4.0 International License (CC-by the license) ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ )
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Abstract

In the 21st century, nanotechnology has rapidly evolved from a scientific curiosity to a neoteric technology that is transforming across multiple specialties, including dentistry. The integration of nanomaterials in oral health-care holds considerable promise for improving treatment outcomes, strengthening diagnostic capabilities, and addressing public health challenges. This perspective article, from the standpoint of a dental public health professional, explores the role of nanomaterials in dentistry, weighing their benefits against potential risks. It also highlights their potential influence on disease prevention, treatment modalities, treatment accessibility, and the overall management of oral health in populations.

Keywords
Nanotechnology
Nanomaterials
Dentistry
Dental public health
Perspective
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The author declares no conflicts of interest.
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