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 From a functional perspective, the brain, behaviour and oral health are directly linked because the brain plays a crucial role in maintaining oral functions, and the integrity of mental functions is critical to maintaining oral health.

 The alliance between the research on dentistry and the brain has a long history. It contributes to tackling unsolved challenges (e.g. orofacial pain) and new challenges (e.g. aging and oral functions).

 Topics of neuroscience and the brain are not neglected in dental education. However, many courses are taught by non‐dental school faculties, and the topics were less tailored for dentistry.

 Recently, cross‐disciplinary research on oral and brain sciences has quickly emerged in the number of publications and research grants.