ISTANBUL, Turkey: Dr Dany Daou is a distinguished dentist who is active in the dental public health field. In this interview with Dental Tribune International, he sheds light on the pressing challenges Lebanon faces in accessing and utilising oral healthcare. These challenges are exacerbated by the country’s ongoing political, security and economic crises. He also discusses the pivotal role of FDI’s Oral Health Observatory (OHO) project in providing the critical data and insights on oral health in Lebanon essential for shaping future oral health strategies in the country.