SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

The Oral Health Division has recognized children with special needs as one of the priority groups. A programme for CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS was launched in 1993 with emphasis given to the disadvantaged group at outpatient clinics besides some form of treatment given to children at the institutions. The objective of this programme is to improve oral health of children with special needs that will contribute to enhanced quality of life. Inculcating good oral health practices, increasing awareness of carers of children with special needs and improving skills of dental personnel are some of the activities carried out. This is to ensure that good oral health is achieved through oral health promotion, clinical preventive measures and other necessary treatments in line with Vision 2020 and the Vision for Health towards the development of a caring society.