1,370,000 Children Supported by Varnish Therapy Plan

At the same time with implementation of Health Transformation Plan, 1,370,000 fluoride varnishes were implemented for children of 3 to14 years old, WEBDA reported.

The aim of the project supported by Mashhad University of Medical Sciences is to prevent tooth decay.

Head of Department of Oral and Dental Health at Deputy for Health at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Bahman Kalali, Ph.D., said: “Over the past two years, along with implementation of Health Transformation Plan for oral and dental health and examining teeth and mouths of children of 3 to 14 years old, 1,370,000 fluoride varnishes were performed for them. The budget for the project was over 2 million dollars.”

 “For the same reason, dental and oral health for under two-years-old children was examined; furthermore, 300,000 toothbrushes were distributed among this age group and their parents were practically educated in this regard.”

 “Also, about 51,000 fissure sealants, 32,000 dental repairs and 25,000 tooth extractions were implemented for adolescents of under 14 years old,” he noted, adding, “Based on national plans to improve oral and dental health for children of under 14 years old, 1- and 2-level dentistry services are being provided for this age group. These levels include training, examination, varnish fluoride, repair, fissure sealant, and tooth extraction.”

“National campaign to reduce sugar consumption and to brush teeth two times a week is under due at schools supported by Mashhad University of Medical Sciences.”