These insights highlight the pressing need to elevate oral health within humanitarian agendas and establish research frameworks capable of advancing health equity for displaced populations.Knowledge transfer statement:This communication presents insights from a global meeting on research priorities and guidelines for oral health in humanitarian settings. By aligning oral health needs with the World Health Organization's Global Research Agenda on Health, Migration and Displacement, it provides practical guidance for integrating oral health research into primary care, emergency preparedness, and multisectoral public health strategies. It also highlights evidence-based approaches to safety and infection control in crisis contexts, supporting ethical, culturally appropriate, and context-relevant research.
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