THE ROLE OF ORAL HEALTH

PROMOTION

Name: Lisenco Dumitru

Group: 210(English)
Teacher: T. Gamanji
 THE ROLE OF ORAL HEALTH
PROMOTION
Oral health promotion aims to prevent oral
health disease before it occurs or to reduce
the impact of oral health disease. This is
done through a variety of strategies or community-based
programs that aim to improve and maintain
population oral health. For example, teaching
people how to correctly clean their teeth
and maintain a healthy mouth.
 WHY IS ORAL HEALTH PROMOTION
SO IMPORTANT?
The mouth and the surrounding structures
including the teeth is an important
part of the body as a whole.
A healthy mouth, with a
complete set of healthy teeth, is
essential for general well being
and quality of life.
WHY IS ORAL HEALTH PROMOTION
SO IMPORTANT?
It plays an important role in the
digestion of foods and boosts people’s
confidence to speak and socialise freely.
Many oral diseases, including tooth decay
and gum disease, can be prevented
through early detection and intervention.
WHY IS ORAL HEALTH PROMOTION
SO IMPORTANT?
Preventative programs and services
represent a sound investment in the health of
the country and help to alleviate future
restorative oral and general health care
expenses. Sydney local health district (SLHD)
oral health service is highly committed to
delivering meaningful and accessible oral
health promotion initiatives.
 GOAL
S
The SLHD oral health promotion team has the following
key priorities:
• To increase awareness in prevention and early
intervention of tooth decay and gum disease caries.
• To educate parents, caregivers through oral health
promotion information sessions.
• To provide training with staff, to enhance their
knowledge and skills in oral health promotion and to ensure
that uniform messages are delivered into the community.
• Commitment in oral health improvement and research.