Evaluation of Basic Matters of the Act Concerning the Promotion of Dental and Oral Health and Overview of Next Basic Matters Called Dental and Oral Health Promotion Plan

Abstract

Basic Matters (First Phase) were published in 2012 based on the Dental and Oral Health Promotion Act. Nineteen indicators were established to assess the progress of the basic matters (first phase), which were evaluated in 2023. Based on the final evaluation, the Basic Matters (Secondary) of the Dental and Oral Health Promotion Plan were launched in 2024.

This study highlights the dental and oral health challenges in Japan and reviews the achievements of the 19 indicators presented in the final evaluation report of the basic matters (first phase). It also provides an overview of the basic matters (secondary), including 17 newly established evaluation indicators.