Public Oral Health

What makes oral health a high priority in public health is its universal nature. “It’s a neglected epidemic,” says Dr. Myron Allukian Jr., DDS, MPH. Almost everyone has had at least one oral disease, such as dental caries, periodontal disease, malocclusion, infections or cancer at some time during his or her life.

Public health dentists practice at the local, state and federal levels as well as in academic environments. The Four major areas of oral public health are ; Health Policy and administration; research; oral health promotion and disease prevention; and delivery systems. Policy work includes such dissimilar concerns as developing dental programs for low-income communities and making recommendations for the state dental practice act.

Dr. Allukian’s days are busy and demanding — and, he admits, “sometimes overwhelming.” But what he loves about his work “is that it’s extremely exciting and challenging. And the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people is personally enriching.”

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World No Tobacco Day, 31 May 2013

Ban tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship

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Every year, on 31 May, WHO and partners everywhere mark World No Tobacco Day, highlighting the health risks associated with tobacco use and advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of death globally and is currently responsible for killing one in 10 adults worldwide.

The theme for World No Tobacco Day 2013 is: ban tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship.

A comprehensive ban of all tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship is required under the WHO Framework Convention for Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) for all Parties to this treaty within five years of the entry into force of the Convention for that Party. Evidence shows that comprehensive advertising bans lead to reductions in the numbers of people starting and continuing smoking. Statistics show that banning tobacco advertising and sponsorship is one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce tobacco demand and thus a tobacco control “best buy”.

Goals

The global tobacco epidemic kills nearly six million people each year, of which more than 600 000 are non-smokers dying from breathing second-hand smoke. Unless we act, the epidemic will kill more than eight million people every year by 2030. More than 80% of these preventable deaths will be among people living in low- and middle-income countries.

The ultimate goal of World No Tobacco Day is to contribute to protect present and future generations not only from these devastating health consequences, but also against the social, environmental and economic scourges of tobacco use and exposure to tobacco smoke.

Free yourself !

Specific objectives of the 2013 campaign are to:

• spur countries to implement WHO FCTC Article 13 and its Guidelines to comprehensively ban tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship such that fewer people start and continue to use tobacco; and
• drive local, national and international efforts to counteract tobacco industry efforts to undermine tobacco control, specifically industry efforts to stall or stop comprehensive bans on tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship.

Related links

• World No Tobacco Day 2013
• Tobacco Free Initiative
• Tobacco fact sheet
• More about tobacco

Dental Public Health Programs

The Focus of Dental Public Health is on good Oral Health, Disease Prevention and other concerns specific to Children, Youth and Seniors. Most Programs are focusing on Kids and Seniors.

1. For Children and Youth: School, College, Orphanages and Specialized Population: Dental Screening, Education and Treatments and referral to Specialized Dental Centers.
2. For Adults: Dental Screening, Education and Treatments and referral to Specialized Dental Centers. 
3. For Seniors living in nursing homes, retirement homes and living centers:  Screening for potential dental problems.

• Awareness workshops on the importance of good oral health and disease prevention specific to seniors.
• Professional cleaning and identification of dentures for seniors in the mobile dental clinic.
• Demonstrations on brushing techniques for residents and/or their caregivers. 

   

 4. For Teachers and Parents: Health Education Program for Teachers is a must since children are with them most of the time, Parents can be also trained to reinforce the message at home. Health Education during Parents Teacher’s Association Meet is a wonderful Concept that could be implemented.

Trinity Care Foundation is a NGO with main focus on enhancing the public health programs effectiveness and strengthening the community health programs by reaching out to the socially and economically underprivileged sections of the society both in rural and urban India. We require your Support to implement these Community Health Programs in  Government Schools in Ramanagara, Kolar and Bangalore Rural Districts. 
Kindly Contact us.. Email: support@trinitycarefoundation.org .

                                Programs for Specialized Populations:

This Program was for Oral Health Education and Screening for Women Self Help Groups( 18 members) in Halsuru Village, Kanakapura Taluk, Ramanagara District, Karnataka, India. There was health education focusing on Oral Hygiene, Children’s Teeth, Tobacco,Myths of Dentistry and General Health and followed by discussion, Oral Health Check-up and Treatment. Women are the Light for their Families mostly in Rural Areas. They have more commitment towards their family and near and dear ones.

This Program was conducted in an Orphanage in Bangalore for Children living with HIV. The Program focused on Check-up, Health Education and Treatment. Treatments like scaling and restoration was done at the Orphanage on the Mobile Dental Unit and those requiring specialized treatment were referred to M.R.Ambedkar Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore, India.

Trinity Care Foundation is a Non Governmental Organization focusing on Craniofacial Surgeries, School Health and Outreach Health Programs in Karnataka, India.

Contact us : support@trinitycarefoundation.org

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Public Health Dentistry

Public Health Dentistry is the branch of Dentistry , which focuses on preventing and controlling dental diseases and promoting dental health through organized community efforts.
Public Health Dentistry is that form of Dental practice that serves the community as a patient rather than the Individual. Public Health Dentists must have broad knowledge and skills in public health administration, research methodology, the prevention and control of oral diseases and the delivery and financing of oral health care.
Public Health Dentists promote oral health by:

• assessing the oral health needs of the community
• developing and implementing oral health policy
• providing programs and services that address oral health issues.

Dental Public Health

The Focus of Dental Public Health is on good Oral Health, Disease Prevention and other concerns specific to Children, Youth and Seniors.. Most Programs are focusing on Kids and Seniors.

• For children and youth:

School, College, Orphanages and Specialized Population: Dental Screening, Education and Treatments and referral to Specialized Dental Centers.

•  For Adults:

Dental Screening, Education and Treatments and referral to Specialized Dental Centers.

• For seniors living in nursing homes, retirement homes and living centers :

1. Screening for potential dental problems.
2. Awareness workshops on the importance of good oral health and disease prevention specific to seniors.
3. Professional cleaning and identification of dentures for seniors in the mobile dental clinic.
4. Demonstrations on brushing techniques for residents and/or their caregivers.

• For teachers and parents:

Health Education Program for Teachers is a must since children are with them most of the time, Parents can be also trained to reinforce the message at home. Health Education during Parents Teacher's Association Meet is a wonderfull Concept that could be implemented..

"Trinity Care Foundation requires your Support to implement these Community Health Programs in Government Schools in Ramanagara, Kolar and Bangalore Rural Districts. Kindly Contact us.. "

Programs for specialized populations..

The Photographs what you see on the right side are of Dental Public Health Programs conducted by Trinity Care Foundation

• Dental Screening for SHG's ( Self Help Groups) in Karnataka, India..

This Program was for Oral Health Education and Screening for Women Self Help Groups( 18 members) in Halsuru Village, Kanakapura Taluk, Ramanagara District, Karnataka, India. There was health education focusing on Oral Hygiene, Children's Teeth, Tobacco, Myths of Dentistry and General Health and followed by discussion, Oral Health Check-up and Treatment.
Women are the Light for their Families mostly in Rural Areas. They have more commitment towards their family and near and dear ones.

• Dental Screening for Children Living with AIDS in Bangalore, India..

This Program was conducted in an Orphanage in Bangalore for Children living with HIV. The Program focused on Check-up, Health Education and Treatment. Treatments like scaling and restoration was done at the Orphanage on the Mobile Dental Unit and those requiring specialized treatment were referred to M.R.Ambedkar Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore, India.

Trinity Care Foundation is a Non Governmental Organization focusing on Craniofacial Surgeries, School Health and Outreach Health Programs in Karnataka, India.

Contact us : support@trinitycarefoundation.org

Connect With us To know more about our Health Initiatives, in the below Profiles:- 

                   : Flickr : Facebook : Pinterest : YouTube : Wordpress : 

Dental Public Health Programs

Dental Public Health Programs

Dental Public Health 

Dental Sealants

School Screening

Trinity Care Foundation requires your Support to Implement these Community Health Programs in Government Schools in Ramanagara, Kolar and Bangalore Rural Districts. Kindly Contact us..

School Based Oral Health Screening

Oral Health is an essential component of health throughout life. Poor oral health and untreated oral diseases and conditions can have a significant impact on quality of life. 


They can affect the most basic human needs, including the ability to eat and drink, swallow, maintain proper 
nutrition, smile and communicate. 


School Based Oral Health Screening

Dental Screening

1. Conducting Oral Screening in Schools is an opportunity to emphasize the importance of Oral Health and examination by a Dentist.
2. Conducting Oral Screening has Value only if there is Follow-up.

Trinity Care Foundation requires your Support to implement these Community Health Programs in Government Schools in Ramanagara, Kolar and Bangalore Rural Districts. Kindly Contact us..

School Oral Health Program

No Apparent Dental Problems ?

• Need to See Dentist for Through Dental Check-up ?
• Need to see Dentist Immediately ?

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Dental Sealants

What are dental sealants?

   Public Health Dentistry Organization

Dental sealants are thin plastic coatings that are applied to the grooves on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth to protect them from tooth decay. Most tooth decay in children and teens occurs on these surfaces. Sealants protect the chewing surfaces from tooth decay by keeping germs and food particles out of these grooves.

Which teeth are suitable for sealants?

Permanent molars are the most likely to benefit from sealants. The first molars usually come into the mouth when a child is about 6 years old. Second molars appear at about age 12. It is best if the sealant is applied soon after the teeth have erupted, before they have a chance to decay.

How are sealants applied?

Applying sealants does not require drilling or removing tooth structure. The process is short and easy. After the tooth is cleaned, a special gel is placed on the chewing surface for a few seconds. The tooth is then washed off and dried. Then, the sealant is painted on the tooth. The dentist or dental hygienist also may shine a light on the tooth to help harden the sealant. It takes about a minute for the sealant to form a protective shield.

Are sealants visible?

Sealants can only be seen up close. Sealants can be clear, white, or slightly tinted, and usually are not seen when a child talks or smiles.

Will sealants make teeth feel different?

As with anything new that is placed in the mouth, a child may feel the sealant with the tongue. Sealants, however, are very thin and only fill the pits and grooves of molar teeth.

How long will sealants last?

A sealant can last for as long as 5 to 10 years. Sealants should be checked at your regular dental appointment and can be reapplied if they are no longer in place.

Will sealants replace fluoride for cavity protection?

No. Fluorides, such as those used in toothpaste, mouth rinse, and community water supplies also help to prevent decay, but in a different way. Sealants keep germs and food particles out of the grooves by covering them with a safe plastic coating. Sealants and fluorides work together to prevent tooth decay.

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How do sealants fit into a preventive dentistry program?

Sealants are one part of a child's total preventive dental care. A complete preventive dental program also includes fluoride, twice-daily brushing , wise food choices, and regular dental care.

Why is sealing a tooth better than waiting for decay and filling the cavity?

Decay damages teeth permanently. Sealants protect them. Sealants can save time, money, and the discomfort sometimes associated with dental fillings. Fillings are not permanent. Each time a tooth is filled, more drilling is done and the tooth becomes a little weaker.

Dental Public Health Programs India implemented by Trinity Care Foundation .