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Meet Laetitia Benezet from Clermont Auvergne University Hospital (France), a statistician contributing to the PRUDENT Project.
In this short video, Laetitia discusses how the team is studying the impact of France’s dental reform on the use of complete dental prostheses, using national health insurance reimbursement data and time-series analysis.
Watch the video below to learn how PRUDENT research is helping evaluate the impact of dental policy reforms.
Meet Demetrio Lamloum from the Heidelberg Institute for Global Health, a health economist contributing to the PRUDENT Project.
In this short video, Demetrio discusses how financing and reimbursement structures shape interactions between patients, providers, and funding bodies, and how these mechanisms influence the delivery and utilisation of dental services across Europe.
Watch the video below to learn how PRUDENT is supporting evidence-informed decision-making in oral health policy.
Meet Deepti John from Newcastle University, a PhD student contributing to the PRUDENT Project.
In this short video, Deepti discusses the development of three policy-relevant case studies, created in collaboration with policymakers and a diverse advisory panel including dental professionals, public health experts, and members of the public. She also highlights the value of working with multidisciplinary partners across Europe.
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Watch the video below to learn how PRUDENT is supporting evidence-informed decision-making in oral health policy
Meet Professor Stéphanie Tubert-Jeannin from Université Clermont Auvergne (France), who contributes to the PRUDENT Project.
In this short video, Stéphanie discusses France’s 100% Santé reform, introduced in 2018 to improve access to dental care and reduce financial barriers, particularly for dental prostheses. She explains why this complex, multi-year reform offers valuable insights into how financing changes can influence healthcare utilisation and equity.
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Watch the video below to learn how PRUDENT is supporting fairer and more accessible oral health systems.
Meet Maria Lurdes from the University of Porto, who teaches Oral Public Health and contributes to the PRUDENT Project.
In this short video, Maria discusses inequalities in access to dental care across Europe and the need for fairer coverage. Through the PRUDENT Project, experts are working to understand current dental care systems, identify gaps, and support evidence-based policy improvements.
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Watch the video below to learn how PRUDENT is helping shape more equitable and sustainable oral health systems.
Meet Professor Chris Vernazza, Newcastle University (UK), and lead of a key PRUDENT Project work package.
In this short video, Chris explains how his team is helping policymakers decide which dental services and population groups should be prioritised for public funding, and how economic tools can support fair and evidence-based decisions across different healthcare systems.
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Watch the video below to learn more about how PRUDENT is supporting better decision-making in oral health policy.
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December 2025
Meet Ruth Waitzberg, researcher at the Technical University of Berlin and lead of a PRUDENT work package.
In this short video, Ruth explains how her team supports policymakers in making more informed decisions on oral health from understanding what the public considers essential care to mapping coverage and financing across Europe.
Watch the video below to learn how PRUDENT is helping develop tools and indicators to strengthen oral health systems across Europe.
Meet Ingrid Janssen-Leenders, Project Manager of the PRUDENT Project!
In this short video, Ingrid reflects on managing a large EU-funded research project and the importance of collaboration as PRUDENT reaches its halfway point.
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Watch the video below to learn more about how PRUDENT is progressing toward a more sustainable and equitable oral health system in Europe.
Meet Prof. Stefan Listl, Coordinator of the PRUDENT Project!
In this short video, Stefan explains why transforming oral healthcare financing is essential to ensure everyone receives the care they need.
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Watch the video below to learn how PRUDENT is advancing digital, oral, and public health.
Meet Federico Zilio, Lead of PRUDENT’s Work Package 4 (WP4)!
In this short video, Federico introduces the focus of WP4 and explains its key objectives within the PRUDENT Project.
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Watch the video below to learn more about how WP4 contributes to advancing digital, oral, and public health.
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Newsletter #1
September 2024
PRUDENT Project's Second Annual General Meeting
We are excited to share the highlights from the second Annual General Meeting of the PRUDENT Project, which took place last week in beautiful Estonia. This gathering was a significant milestone for our project, bringing together our dedicated team to review progress, share insights, and plan for the future. Special thanks to the Estonian Dental Association (EDA). Watch the video below to see highlights from the event, including presentations from our 7 Work Packages, collaborative discussions, and memorable moments