Spring activities to promote oral health: collaboration between PHCC and Ministry of Education

Doha, Qatar: The Oral Health Promotion and Prevention Department at the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), in collaboration with the Ministry of...

Doha, Qatar: The Oral Health Promotion and Prevention Department at the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, participated in the 2024 Spring Break Activities. Seven teams of dental professionals, consisting of dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, visited 14 out of 16 spring activity centers across the country, serving over 2,000 students.

Dr. Najat Al Yafei, the Manager of the Oral Health Promotion & Prevention Department, stated that a comprehensive schedule had been prepared, featuring lectures and various activities tailored to different age groups. These activities were specifically designed for young learners (primary school level) and adolescents (preparatory and secondary levels) to participate over two days at each spring center.

Dr. Al Yafei added that the schedule included an assessment of students' knowledge about oral health, an introduction to the structure and types of teeth, the relationship between oral health and general health, the impact of diet on oral health, and a drawing activity encouraging students to be role models themselves. The first day concluded with assigning students a homework task to examine their family members and return with the results on the second day.