Prevention of dental caries

Monday, March 28, 2022 | 60 Views |

World oral health day On March 20 every year the world unites to raise awareness to reduce the burden of oral diseases which affect individual’s health everywhere. The purpose of this day is to empower individuals with knowledge and confidence to acquire good oral health.

Dental caries (tooth decay)

Dental caries, also referred to as cavities and tooth decay are both common and preventable. Globally it is estimated that two billion people suffer from caries of permanent teeth (the second set of teeth that follow after milk teeth that continue into adult age) and 520 million children suffer from caries of milk teeth (WHO)

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

Fast cash: Swiping transactions declined in both volume and value last year PIC: FIJI SUN

Swiping values drop

Mbongeni Mguni | 14 h ago

Clash of Legends receives P1.5m payout from Betway

staff writer | 15 h ago

Raguin bags first professional tour win

Mqondisi Dube | 15 h ago

Creatives to honour Tshwenyego

staff writer | 15 h ago

A P1bn food security hole

Mbongeni Mguni | 15 May 2026

The ROI of hosting the Debswana World Athletics Relays

Thuso Palai | 15 May 2026

How do they perform their craft?

BONGI D D M RADIPATI* | 15 May 2026

Seakgosing’s humility united bitter rivals

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 1d ago

Oh what a State funeral!

That rare sight deserves heartfelt praise, not only for President Duma Boko and his administration, but also for the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), the Mogae family, and the entire country.President Boko’s decision to grant a full state funeral to a man who belonged to a rival party was a mark of true statesmanship. He recognised that national leadership carries a weight that belongs to the whole...

The Monitor Editor | 19 May 2026

About us

Mmegi is the leading independent source of breaking news, latest news, current
affairs, Politics, Business, Sport, debates, analysis, and entertainment news in Botswana.