HOW TO ACHIEVE THE GOAL OF ORAL HEALTH

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HOW TO ACHIEVE THE GOAL OF ORAL HEALTH FOR EVERY INDIAN • Dr. Pradeep

HOW TO ACHIEVE THE GOAL OF ORAL HEALTH FOR EVERY INDIAN • Dr. Pradeep Tandon Dr. Pradeep Mehta (M. D. S. ) Lakhimpur-Kheri (M. S. )

PRESENT SCENARIO OF DENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ØIlliteracy ØPoor Socio-Economy ØHarmful Oral Habits ØPopulation Explosion

PRESENT SCENARIO OF DENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ØIlliteracy ØPoor Socio-Economy ØHarmful Oral Habits ØPopulation Explosion ØDentist population ratio 1: 30000

SUGGESTIONS üChange in views üDevelopment of Infra-structure üRemove barriers üInvolvement of Private Sector

SUGGESTIONS üChange in views üDevelopment of Infra-structure üRemove barriers üInvolvement of Private Sector

CHANGE IN VIEWS OF PUBLIC AIDS TABOOS Candiasis, Black Hairy Tongue, ANUG Maxillary Teeth-Eye

CHANGE IN VIEWS OF PUBLIC AIDS TABOOS Candiasis, Black Hairy Tongue, ANUG Maxillary Teeth-Eye sight Perio problem-old age Deciduous Dentition-Temporary Oral Cancer Sensitivity to Spices Trismus, Leucoplakia Non-Healing Ulcer

CHANGES IN VIEWS OF POLICY MAKERS q Elected Leaders – M. P. , M.

CHANGES IN VIEWS OF POLICY MAKERS q Elected Leaders – M. P. , M. L. A. , M. L. C. , Corporator, Gram Pradhan, BDC member q Administrative Officers – I. A. S. , P. C. S. , BDO and VDO q Head of Educational Institutions

CHANGING THE VIEWS OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS Non Dental Health Care Professionals – Physicians

CHANGING THE VIEWS OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS Non Dental Health Care Professionals – Physicians : – Include Oral Examination routinely Advices regarding nutrition Habit breaking advices ANM’s and Anganwadi Workers : Dental Surgeons Change in the study pattern, WHO, 1994

BUILD AN EFFECTIVE ORAL HEALTH INFRA-STRUCTURE Ø Greater number of Health Personnel 1970 –

BUILD AN EFFECTIVE ORAL HEALTH INFRA-STRUCTURE Ø Greater number of Health Personnel 1970 – Colleges 15, Admission – 596 2000 – Colleges 112, Admission-6170 Assistants Colleges 31, Admission-412 Ø Sufficient equipment and materials Ø Facilities to implement preventive program

PROBLEMS FACED BY GOVT. DENTAL CLINIC’S IN U. P. 1. Lack of equipment 2.

PROBLEMS FACED BY GOVT. DENTAL CLINIC’S IN U. P. 1. Lack of equipment 2. Lack of Material 3. Lack of budget – No multinational agency funding 1. Power Cuts 2. Non-functional equipments 3. No mobile van 4. Dental assistants not interested in field

REMOVE BARRIERS BETWEEN PEOPLE AND ORAL HEALTH SERVICES ü The problem of access/reach -

REMOVE BARRIERS BETWEEN PEOPLE AND ORAL HEALTH SERVICES ü The problem of access/reach - Clinics clustered in urban area ü Economic barrier – - Clinics or jewelery shop - Simple-logical design - Low capital cost - Insurance companies restrictions

INVOLVEMENT OF PRIVATE SECTOR - Private clinics and hospitals Private dental educational institutions Companies

INVOLVEMENT OF PRIVATE SECTOR - Private clinics and hospitals Private dental educational institutions Companies manufacturing dental products Dental Associations Social Clubs/Service Organisations

Thank you ! Tandon Pradeep Mehta

Thank you ! Tandon Pradeep Mehta