DH gets in touch with public to prioritise oral and general health by minimizing sugar consumption in assistance of National Love Teeth Day
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In assistance of National Love Teeth Day, the Department of Health (DH) today (September 19) gotten in touch with members of the general public to cultivate healthy consuming routines, prevent extreme sugar consumption, and go through routine oral check-ups to practice early avoidance, early recognition and prompt intervention of oral illness.
The National Health Commission has actually designated September 20 every year as National Love Teeth Day. The style of this year is “Oral Health for Overall Health: Reduce Sugar Intake for Weight Management; Improve Oral Health for General Health”Through the activities of Love Teeth Day, the project intended to even more improve public awareness that oral health is an essential part of total health. By increasing promotion and education on oral illness avoidance, promoting oral health understanding, and motivating the general public to embrace healthy way of life to proactively safeguard their teeth and minimize sugar intake, it can successfully assist the population in enhancing both oral and total health.
The DH’s Oral Health Promotion Division (OHPD) has actually curated a brief video to promote the value of oral health and general health. Furthermore, the Bright Smiles Mobile Classroom (Mobile Classroom) will check out different districts throughout Hong Kong to share oral care info. The Mobile Classroom will be stationed at Haiphong Road in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, tomorrow (September 20) for the general public to go to and discover more about oral health and oral services in Hong Kong. (The occasion will end early or be cancelled if Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above, or a Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is in force tomorrow.)
The Consultant in-charge, Dental Services of the DH, Dr Kitty Hse, specified, “Oral health is closely related to overall health. Oral diseases share common risk factors with many chronic diseases. Healthy eating habits are an essential part of implementing the Healthy China Action Plan (2019-2030). Individuals should control sugar intake, reduce eating frequency in their diets, and avoid smoking and alcohol consumption. Establishing good oral hygiene and dietary habits from an early age is beneficial for tooth development, preventing common oral diseases like dental decay and periodontal disease, as well as preventing chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Everyone, regardless of age and gender, should have annual dental check-ups for early detection and treatment of oral diseases. Tooth loss can lead to chewing difficulties and may adversely affect overall health in the long term. Therefore, preserving natural teeth is crucial, particularly for the elderly.”
In the “The Chief Executive’s 2025 Policy Address”it was revealed that the Government will boost public and subsidised oral services by boosting oral health education, oral health guidelines and run the risk of evaluations in the neighborhood to assist individuals of any ages self-manage their oral health and develop great oral health practices and way of lives. Even if people view their oral health as great, they can go through danger evaluations to determine possible dangers of oral illness early, therefore practicing avoidance, early recognition and early intervention to even more boost oral health and general health.
To motivate the avoidance of oral illness amongst teenagers, the DH released the Primary Dental Co-care Pilot Scheme for Adolescents (PDCC) in March this year. This effort motivates youths to get routine oral check-ups and preventive oral care from the economic sector. Subsidised oral services consist of oral check-ups, oral health threat evaluations, oral scaling, customised self-care recommendations on oral care, and fluoride application based upon the outcome of oral health danger evaluations. Since completion of August, over 3 300 teenagers have actually gotten subsidised services of the PDCC.
Furthermore, the Community Dental Support Programme (CDSP) released by the DH in May this year will broaden its recipients list to consist of the homeless and widen its service scope beginning with next year. Beyond the existing services of oral health evaluations, medication for oral discomfort relief, X-ray assessment and oral fillings or extractions, brand-new service products, specifically oral scaling, root canal treatment, elimination of bridges or crowns and detachable denture fittings will be presented. This will supply more preventive and alleviative subsidised oral services for impoverished groups with monetary problems. Since completion of August, over 2 300 qualified people have actually taken part in the CDSP.
Members of the general public can check out the OHPD’s site, “愛牙 Love Teeth HK” Facebook page and YouTube channel, the web pages of the PDCC and the CDSP for additional information on oral health and the programs.