Program Overview
Program History
1982-83 | After the initial needs assessment by Forsyth Institute, Boston, pilot program was started in Capital Governorate. |
1986 | After the initial success the program was extended to Ahmadi Governorate under the supervision of Royal Dental College, Denmark. |
1990-1992 | Program activities were suspended because of war. |
1993-1994 | Separate programs were started in all the governorates with Farwaniah Governorate under the supervision of Royal Dental College, Denmark, Hawally Governorate under Kentucky University and Jahra Governorate under Forsyth Research Institute |
1999-2000 | All the governorates came under Forsyth Research Institute, Boston. |
2002 | 3 Clinics for children with special needs was set up |
2004 | New program started functioning at the new governorate of Mubarak Al Kabeer |
Today, School Oral Health Program, Kuwait-Forsyth operates in all the 6 governorates of Kuwait and follows the standardized protocol for Education, Prevention and Treatment.