An Empty Scoping Review on the Financing of Necrotizing Periodontal Disease Prevention and Control in Africa: Implications for Global Oral Health Research, Policy, and Practice

Abstract

This empty scoping review provides valuable insights into the current state of global oral health financing by highlighting a critical gap in the literature related to the prevention and control of NPDs in Africa. The absence of eligible studies underscores the lack of focused research and policy attention on financing strategies for NPD-related interventions in low-resource settings. This gap presents a missed opportunity to inform effective, context-specific, and sustainable approaches to managing a neglected yet burdensome group of oral diseases.