Dr. Ammar Al-Adsani Urges Children to Prioritize Oral Health During Gulf Oral and Dental Health Week

2024-03-04 08:30:00
An assistant consultant in the Department of Oral and Dental Surgery at King Fahad Specialist Hospital in Dammam, Dr. Ammar Al-Adsani, said that the rate of caries in children in the Kingdom is considered the highest in the world, reaching between 94% and 96%, pointing out the importance of children reviewing the dentist periodically, and starting to take care of their teeth from the appearance of their first tooth. To reduce this percentage.

Gulf Oral and Dental Health Week

This came during the activities of the Unified Gulf Week for Promoting Oral and Dental Health, which is organized by the hospital, represented by the Dental Department, under the slogan: “My health begins with my mouth.” It will last for 5 days, as part of the celebration of the Gulf Week for Oral and Dental Health.
Oral and dental health activities – today
He said that the event focuses more on children’s oral and dental health, and generally aims to raise awareness among children and parents about the importance of taking care of oral and dental health, and how to protect children’s teeth from decay, through a number of different motivational means.

The correct way to brush teeth

He pointed out that the process of cleaning the mouth and teeth does not depend on using the brush and toothpaste only, but is more than that, as this process represents 40% of oral and dental health care.

The activities, which will last for 5 days, include interactive workshops with oral health experts, guidance sessions on the importance of oral and dental protection and best practices, in addition to providing consultations with the participation of an elite group of specialized dentists.