Migration and Academic Exchange of Dentists: Current Landscape and Global Implications

Abstract

The migration and academic exchange of dentists have intensified in recent decades, motivated by professional, economic, and academic factors. While these movements foster scientific development and professional qualification, they also bring challenges related to diploma validation, cultural barriers, and ethical implications. This editorial discusses the impacts of dental mobility, highlighting the importance of international policies that balance professional mobility with the strengthening of local oral health systems.