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Written By: Agencies | Published : September 12, 2014 11:25 AM IST
President Pranab Mukherjee highlighted the importance of oral health and the need for its increased awareness at inauguration of the FDI Annual World Dental Congress hosted by the Indian Dental Association. He noted the ignorance of general masses towards the significance of oral health and its impact on general health. 'Oral diseases and tooth decay were considered a part of the ageing process and ignored by a large number of people. 'What we need today in India is an oral health revolution similar to the green revolution and white revolution,' he said.
'Due to their prevalence and incidence, oral diseases pose a major threat to public health. The standards of oral and dental health are challenging in this subcontinent,' said Mukherjee. India needs to develop a holistic model to address the preventive needs as well as the disease specific requirements'. He expressed the hope that deliberations in the congress would bring out a model for oral healthcare, which can meet the demands of the individuals and make oral healthcare truly affordable and accessible.
Source: IANS
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