A new study highlights a striking contradiction: Greece reports one of the EU’s highest ratios of licensed dentists, yet it also has the bloc’s highest rate of unmet dental care needs.

New data by the Hellenic Statistical Authority points to widening public health challenges and inequalities across Greece

New research shows a cavity-causing bacterium in the gut may trigger brain inflammation, dopamine loss, and motor problems, highlighting the role of the mouth-gut-brain connection in Parkinson’s

Greek patients face some of the highest out-of-pocket costs and unmet medical needs in the OECD, underscoring persistent gaps in access, funding, and low confidence in the health system

The figures revealed that in 2024, Greek citizens were significantly worse off than those of other EU members, with 27.1% unable to cover dental costs.