Improving Oral Health Through Mobile Dentistry
Abstract
Oral health diseases are one of the major challenges faced by the general population. Dental caries and periodontal diseases have higher prevalence in the people living in rural areas. To address such population and to overcome the conventional oral health care strategies MDV was introduced . They are utilized in school-based programs, delivering oral health care to homeless , migrants, specially abled, old and poor individuals. Screening, treatment, health education and motivation all are carried out in the event.
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