CURRENT CHALLENGES AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS IN STOMATOLOGY: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
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Keywords: Stomatology; oral health challenges; digital dentistry; oral–systemic link; dental education; access to careAbstract
Abstract: Stomatology, as a branch of dentistry and oral medicine, faces evolving challenges arising from epidemiologic transitions, technological innovations, and systemic health interconnections. This review aims to summarize key current issues in stomatology, analyze their underlying causes, and propose future directions.
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