ORAL HEALTH SUPERINTENDENT

STATE OF KUWAIT

SCHOOL ORAL HEALTH PROGRAM

MINISTRY OF HEALTH
DENTAL ADMINISTRATION

Expansion and development

The opening of the Jahra Specialized Pediatric Dental Center, the first of its kind dedicated to comprehensive dental services for children under 16 years of age

Our Mission

Advancing oral health through excellence in patient care, education and prevention to improve oral health status and oral health related quality of life.

Our Vision

To reduce the burden of tooth decay and make the future generation of Kuwait free of tooth decay through effective oral health promotion, prevention and treatment.

Our Values

Our fundamental values allow us to serve our patients effectively and distinguish School Oral Health Program as an ideal community-based program.

Excellence and Innovation

Pursue excellence in everything we do with continuous improvements in quality of service.

People-Centered Care (PCC):

We will establish collaborations and partnerships with patients, families and community partners to develop a long-term relationship based on trust.

Teamwork

Promote team work in everything we do, this is the essence of this program.

Collaboration

Establish internal and external partnerships to integrate and co-ordinate our services effectively.

Evidence-based

We strongly believe in evidence-based approach, best possible care is delivered to the clients.

Integrity

We adhere to the highest standard of professional conduct and hold our staff accountable for their actions.

latest news and events

Forsyth dentech 2022 registration now open

Zoom meeting 25-1-2022

33rd issue of SOHP magazine is released

Zoom meeting 7-4-2021

32nd issue of SOHP magazine is released

31st issue of SOHP magazine is released

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Oral Health Messages

Dental care of pregnant women should start before pregnancy

Be aware of bottle feeding!!!

Make sure that your child's first visit to the dentist is pain free

Smoking is dangerous for the health of your mouth and teeth

How can you get rid of bad breath?

Care must be taken to protect the milk teeth until it is replaced naturally by it’s permanent successor

5 Why milk teeth are important?

Preventive fillings protect the teeth from decay

Fluoride helps to resist and prevent the spread of tooth decay

Does your child need a mouthguard?

Eat healthy food for healthy mouth

Twice a day tooth brushing with fluoride toothpaste = healthy teeth

Thumb sucking habit after age of 4 is a real threat to the teeth and jaws

Regular visit to the dentist = Regular preventive care= No tooth decay

Do not make your mouth a gate for disease

Follow the correct technique of dental flossing to remove food debris from in between surfaces of the teeth

Mentally prepare your child for the dental visit

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