The scientific forum for dentistry and the sixth unified Gulf Week exhibition to promote oral and dental health in Riyadh, which was sponsored by Minister of Health Muhammad Al Sheikh, concluded last Thursday, after the three days of the exhibition witnessed a heavy influx by the targeted people in the forum, which are doctors and health practitioners, and male and female students. Medical colleges and health institutes, as well as general education students of all levels, with more than 5,650 visitors present.
On Thursday, he witnessed the completion of medical courses and workshops, as well as the reception of school students to conduct the examination, and the provision of "fluoride" substance that prevents decay, and witnessed the delivery of medical certificates by 17 hours. The School Health Pavilion made great efforts to educate visiting students through their clinical examination, and to explain the handling of teeth through an artificial "jaw" in the booth, and then distributed samples and leaflets, pastes, rinse tools and a wash.
Dr. Hessa bint Muhammad Al-Waili, a consultant for the diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases, head of the preventive department in the Department of Dental Medicine, Riyadh Health, indicated that the attendance reached 5650 visitors, including 1203 women, 1602 males and 2845 students, including children from 15 primary schools, noting that the activities included Clinics that uncover gum infections and dental cavities for both sexes, and this gesture was widespread among visitors. She added: There are also clinics to detect children and put "fluoride" material that protects against tooth decay at a rate of 20-30%, but it does not substitute for brushing the teeth in the correct way. The event also contained several pillars to educate children, including one on healthy and unhealthy food, and a corner The future doctor, and the entertainment corner that aims to communicate information about the importance of oral and dental care in a simple and enjoyable way that the child accepts. A presentation was made to all visitors on how to care for the mouth and teeth and the correct way to brush teeth, and tools and pastes were distributed to all visitors. And Dr. Al-Waili revealed that these activities will continue every weekend (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday), from four in the afternoon until ten in the evening, over a period of 3 weeks in the following complexes:
Sahara Commercial Complex 23-24-25 April .. Riyadh Gallery Complex 30 April, 1-2 May. Al Qasr Mall Complex 7-8-9 May. The Director General of Health Affairs in Riyadh, Dr. Adnan Al-Abdulkarim, officially opened the forum on his second day on Wednesday, and announced during his speech at the ceremony that the strategic plan aims to expand in dental clinics in all cities and governorates of the Kingdom, indicating that the number of dental centers in specialized clinics Hospitals and primary care centers in Riyadh have reached 507 clinics, and the hope is to raise the number according to the next plan to 1058 clinics that include specialized dental facilities in various cities and governorates of the capital Riyadh.
