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Written by: Xu Luoluo
2020-11-10 17:35
Last update date: 2020-11-10 17:36
According to the World Health Organization, tooth decay in young children is a highly prevalent global disease and public health problem. There are currently 560 million young children affected by tooth decay worldwide. Studies have shown that half of 5-year-old kindergarten children in Hong Kong suffer from tooth decay (or early childhood caries). More than 90% of children have not received treatment, which is the most common disease in children.
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Click on the picture to view the details of the Jockey Club Tooth for Children Program:
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The School of Dentistry of The University of Hong Kong has received donations from the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust Fund to launch the three-year "Jockey Club Tooth Tooth Program" from now on, providing free dental check-ups to more than 1,000 kindergartens and approximately 180,000 pre-school children in Hong Kong Service to check and control tooth decay and prevent the deterioration of frog teeth.
Professor Zhu Zhenxiong from the School of Dentistry of the University of Hong Kong told reporters that due to the epidemic, Hong Kong’s school children’s dental care services have been affected in the past years, and preschool children’s dental examinations have also been greatly reduced. The chance of tooth decay is expected to increase. , But as long as the school does not close for a day, related services are still hoped to continue.
Early childhood caries can cause pain and infection. Severe dental caries can invade the pulp and gradually form tooth ulcers. It will also affect the development of permanent teeth. At the same time, damaged dentition will seriously affect children's nutrient absorption, thereby affecting their development and overall Health requires great attention.
Professor Zhu stated that 137 kindergartens have implemented the participation plan. Since frog teeth can be prevented, he believes that under the care of the children by the family and school education, the oral health of the children is extremely important.
It is expected that about 1,050 kindergartens in Hong Kong will participate in the project in the future.
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In addition, Lu Zhanmin, a professor at the School of Dentistry of the University of Hong Kong, said that the plan will be implemented for three years and will be reviewed afterwards, hoping to continue to improve the dental health of young children in Hong Kong.
The principal of Lei Tsai Kwan Lok Kindergarten, Zheng Jinmei, who has participated in the pilot project, and the principal of Shunde Association Tuen Mun Liang Li Xiuyu Kindergarten, Kwok Kwai Mei, stated that due to the previous pilot program, students were checked in school and supported and encouraged by peers, it was easier to accept than going to the dentist alone. Dental examination.
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