This white paper explores the role of co-design—an inclusive, human-centred and participatory design method—in improving oral health outcomes. Co-design engages patients, professionals, and community members in collaboratively and iteratively defining and developing solutions that are context-specific, equitable, and grounded in lived experience. The paper outlines the key principles of co-design and demonstrates its application through case studies, workshops, and research projects across multiple countries and settings.

Related project: Whole Mouth Health