Prevention of dental caries
Monday, March 28, 2022 | 60 Views |
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)
The recent Vaccination Day in Motokwe, orchestrated through collaborative efforts between UNICEF, USAID, BRCS, and the Ministry of Health, underscores a commendable stride towards fortifying child health services.The painful reality as reflected by the Ministry of Health's data regarding the decline in routine immunisation coverage since the onset of the pandemic, is a cause for concern.It underscores the urgent need to address the...