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TIPS
FOR PATIENTS |
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- Brush at least
twice a day :
After breakfast & before you sleep
- Bleeding means
more tooth-brushing, not less: Brush
& Floss areas where gums bleed
- Use Fluoride
toothpaste: Children less than 8
years old should use pea-sized
amount of fluoride toothpaste
- Spit, don’t
rinse after tooth-brushing
- Floss once a
day before you sleep
- Avoid sugary
snacks
- Visit the
dental clinic every 6 months, but
daily personal oral care is more
important for a healthy mouth
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TRAINING |
TRAINING OF DENTAL THERAPIST
The Dental Therapy program leading to a
Diploma in Dental Therapy is a 3 years
program conducted locally. This course
has commenced in March 2006 whereby 8
trainees (new intake) have been
undergoing dental training.
The Diploma in Dental Therapy holder
will be trained to handle both children
and adults and their main function is to
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DENTAL SURGERY ASSISTANT (DSA) TRAINING |
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- Introductory Course (locally)
- Basic Training (Overseas - MAL):
Certificate of Dental Surgery
Assistant
- Basic Training (Locally):
Certificate of Dental Surgery
Assistant
- Post Basic Training (Overseas –
UK & AUS): Certificate of Advanced
Studies
- Post Basic Training (Overseas -
AUS):
Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Specialised
Area)
- Post Basic Training (Overseas -
MAL):
Certificate of Attendance (Dental
Xrays)
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ORAL HEALTH PROMOTION |
- Oral Health Education for school children
- Comprehensive Oral Health Programme for
- Antenatal mothers
- Parents and infants
- Parents and toddlers
- Parents and pre-school children
- Oral Health Promotion Activities for the
Community (Campaigns/ Mass Media/ Conventions/
Open Days/ Exhibitions/ Career Talks/ Forums)
- Training of Community Health Nurses and
Teachers in Oral Health Education
- Incorporation of Oral Health Education in
the Education Curriculum
- Health Promoting Schools Programme
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