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A Proposed Model for Infant and Child Oral Health Promotion in India
Author
Source
International Journal of Dentistry
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-10-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Dental caries is an increasing burden in the developing countries.
A proper budgetary allocation for treating dental diseases in an enormous population such as India is impractical, where resources are inadequate for major health challenges such as malnutrition and gastrointestinal and respiratory infections in children.
An integrated, directed population approach targeting children is much needed.
The existing machinery of successful public health campaigns such as the “Pulse Polio” and the “Mid-Day-Meals Scheme” of the Government of India can be used for oral health promotion for children.
India has about 300 dental colleges and countrywide branches of the Indian Dental Association that can provide manpower for the program.
An innovative, large-scale “Fit for School” program in Philippines is a model for an integrated approach for children’s health and has proved to be cost-effective and viable.
A model for oral health promotion in infants and children of India, combining age-specific initiatives for health education, nutrition, hygiene, and fluoride use, is proposed.
The model could be implemented to evaluate the oral health status of children, knowledge and knowledge gain of the community health workers, and acceptability and sustainability of the preventive programs (fluoride varnish and preschool and school tooth brushing) pragmatically.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Jawdekar, Ashwin Muralidhar. 2013. A Proposed Model for Infant and Child Oral Health Promotion in India. International Journal of Dentistry،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-490413
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Jawdekar, Ashwin Muralidhar. A Proposed Model for Infant and Child Oral Health Promotion in India. International Journal of Dentistry No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-490413
American Medical Association (AMA)
Jawdekar, Ashwin Muralidhar. A Proposed Model for Infant and Child Oral Health Promotion in India. International Journal of Dentistry. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-490413
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-490413