PHCC Dentistry Department conducts Oral Health promotion activities to enhance oral health awareness about the association between oral and general health and its effect on the quality of life.
PHCC delivers such activities and events throughout the year, oral health materials such as leaflets, posters and booklets are distributed to the community.
Asnani School Oral Health Program
PHCC provides comprehensive dental services, covering oral disease prevention, intervention, education and health promotion for kindergarten and school children in Qatar. Additionally, it aims to create a collaboration between different health professionals in order to improve oral health of children, especially during early childhood.
At Schools:
Oral Health Education
Dental examination of children
Application of topical fluoride and/or fissure sealants as indicated
Referral for treatment if needed
At Health centers:
Examination of KG students visiting the health center + topical fluoride application + referral for treatment if needed
Tooth brushing education for KG children in dedicated areas equipped with sinks and water and supervised by dental hygienists
Treatment of referred cases (KG + school students)