Oral health affects our ability to speak, smile, eat, and show emotions. It also affects self-esteem, school performance, and attendance at work and school. Oral disease; which range from cavities to gum disease to oral cancers; cause pain and disability.
Abu Dhabi Public Health Center aims to strengthen oral disease prevention and reduce the burden of dental disease in the community and enact the Oral Health Policy for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi- by:
- Supporting the integration of oral health screening in general health screenings
- Advocating for improved access to evidence-based prevention and fluoride
- Raising awareness and providing evidence-based educational materials for the community
- Developing programs in educational institutions and other important settings
- Skill building and facilitating training and education
Our Oral Public Health programs include;
- Early Childhood Caries Prevention Program
- Integrating Oral Health Screening with the Periodic Comprehensive Screening Program in Abu Dhabi
- School based Oral health Program
- Enhancing Fluoride availability for the community and strengthening partnerships
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