A number of activities marking World Oral Health Day 2024 were held at OneCity Shopping Centre yesterday.
The event, organised by the Department of Dental Services, aimed to raise public awareness on the importance of oral healthcare.
The activities highlighted how to best care for oral health, including the use of flouride toothpaste and water, as well as caution against fake braces, fake veneers and risk factors associated with oral diseases.
Booths also offered advice on pursuing a career in dentistry and related fields.
Minister of Health Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohd Isham bin Haji Jaafar was the guest of honour.
In 2016, the National Oral Health Survey found a prevalence of dental caries in the population, where 71.5 per cent of children aged five to six and 64 per cent of adults had untreated, damaged teeth. – Azlan Othman
