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Oral health remains critically neglected in conflict\u2010affected settings, particularly in low\u2010 and middle\u2010income countries (LMICs), where it is deprioritised amid competing health demands. Despite commitments made at the 2024 WHO Global Oral Health Meeting and through the Bangkok Declaration, existing policy frameworks insufficiently address the challenges of achieving universal health coverage (UHC) for oral health in these contexts.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Aims<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>To examine the systemic barriers to implementing the Bangkok Declaration in conflict\u2010affected settings and propose context\u2010sensitive policy pathways towards achieving UHC for oral health by 2030.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Materials and Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This commentary draws on field\u2010based evidence and relevant global oral health policy frameworks to critically examine the application of the seven strategic areas of the Global Oral Health Action Plan 2023\u20132030 in armed conflict settings.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This commentary presents a novel analysis of the implementation challenges across the seven strategic areas: governance, oral healthcare service delivery, health workforce, promotion and prevention, health information, research and environment. Disruptions to governance, infrastructure, financing and data systems undermine the delivery of oral healthcare and progress towards UHC in conflict\u2010affected populations.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Achieving UHC for oral health in conflict\u2010affected settings requires tailored approaches that account for health system fragility and competing humanitarian priorities. Proposed policy pathways include integrating oral healthcare into emergency response packages, securing sustainable funding for oral healthcare and expanding digital workforce training.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Advancing the Bangkok Declaration in conflict\u2010affected settings requires context\u2010sensitive policies that address the systemic barriers to oral healthcare. 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