80% of Delhi’s population suffers from dental trouble
This entry was posted on 12/9/2007 11:00 AM and is filed under ARTICLES.
NEW DELHI: More than 80 per cent of the Capital’s population suffers from various dental ailments including periodontal (advanced gum disease), cavities, self-inflicted wear and tear and traumatic injuries to teeth and most of them are preventable with early education, say dental health experts.
Emphasising the need for schools to come forward and educate students early on about dental health, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, who inaugurated a six-day Dental Health Mela organised by the Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences here on Saturday as part of its silver jubilee celebrations, said: “Schools should initiate child smile programmes aiming to prevent tooth decay in youngsters through early interventions.”
