Tanzania, May 29 -- Dar es Salaam. Tanzania is stepping up efforts to strengthen oral healthcare amid growing concern over rising cases of preventable dental diseases linked to changing lifestyles, sugar consumption and poor oral hygiene practices.

The renewed focus emerged during the second Tanzania Dental Expo (TDE), which brought together policymakers, dental professionals and international experts to discuss prevention, technology and innovation in oral healthcare.

The event also marked a milestone for Tanzania's dental sector following the visit of Prof Nikolai Sharkov, President of the FDI World Dental Federation, becoming the first FDI president to visit the country.

Speaking during the event, Prof Sharkov said oral health shoul...