AN ASSESSMENT OF THE ORAL HEALTH SYSTEM IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF MAITAMA DISTRICT HOSPITAL CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Approximately 50% of the global population suffers from untreated dental caries, edentulousness, or periodontitis. However, these oral disorders are often disregarded as a public health concern (Ahmed & Ekarika, 2022). Oral […]