Oral urgent treatment (OUT) – a volunteer led training programme in North West Tanzania

Wilson, Katherine; Wilson, Ian G; Holmes, Richard D.

doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2012.365

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“…All of this would result in the provision of the treatments outlined in the World Health Organisation's Basic Package of Oral Care 13 . One DAO that has made great progress is Bridge2Aid, a Tanzanian NGO with whom international volunteers provide theoretical and practical training to local healthcare workers and then supervise and monitor them in the clinical environment 14 . They have made significant advances in providing a sustainable Basic Package of Oral Care in Tanzania, particularly in rural areas, and this is a holistic approach from which we can learn a great deal.…”

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Volunteer-led free dental outreach clinics in semi-urban Uganda: a feasibility study

Lawrence

Barr²,

Magala³

2016

Br Dent J

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Background The global burden of dental disease remains a key global public health issue, with the prevalence of common pathologies grossly unchanged over the last two decades. Poor oral health impacts individuals on a personal and economic level and incurs a significant cost globally. The role of dental aid organisations in strategies to deliver dental health services has long been debated.Methods We launched a dental clinic at the premises of an established non-governmental organisation. All patients were taught a locally developed oral hygiene educational module before receiving a thorough examination. Treatments offered included simple scaling, fluoride application, treatment of infection and extraction.Results Three dental clinics were conducted. A total of 93 patients registered. Thirty nine (42%) were male, with an average age of 20 years (range 5-70 years). Eighty-six percent of patients presented in pain. Five (5.4%) of the patients were found to have sound teeth. Forty-three (46%) patients had at least one tooth extraction. Twenty-six percent of patients were referred for restorations. The treatment provided equated to 178 units of dental activity (UDAs). The total cost per patient was £1.82, regardless of treatment, or £0.95 per UDA.Discussion and conclusion We demonstrated a distinct need for dental healthcare in this area, an acceptability of our service, potential for sustainability, and a dedication towards providing a basic package of oral care. We call for a reignition of debate regarding the role of dental aid organisations in the provision of global oral healthcare.

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Volunteer-led free dental outreach clinics in semi-urban Uganda: a feasibility study

Lawrence

Barr²,

Magala³

2016

Br Dent J

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“…Affordability and access to oral health care are major problems, which are more pronounced in rural than urban areas (11). The more delayed the diagnosis of cancer, the worse the prognosis, the lower the chances of survival and the greater the cost.…”

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Primary oral health care: a missing link in public health in Pakistan

Basharat

Shaikh

2016

East Mediterr Health J

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In Pakistan, the limited availability of oral health care and the high level of unmet oral health care needs are well documented. The recorded prevalence of dental caries is 50-70% and that of oral cancer is among the highest in the world. Although oral health care has been declared to be part of the primary health care system, oral health disparities between rich and poor, and emerging problems of access to and use of appropriate care have never been addressed, reflecting a lack of awareness among both patients and health system decisionmakers. Oral cancer screening and atraumatic restorative treatment for tooth decay could be included in a basic package of oral care that does not require qualified dental surgeons. This article develops an argument, based on literature review and an analysis of the health system in Pakistan, for how a basic oral health programme could be an accessible, affordable and acceptable component of the primary health care system. Soins de santé bucco-dentaire primaires : le chaînon manquant de la santé publique au Pakistan RÉSUMÉ Au Pakistan, la disponibilité limitée des soins de santé bucco-dentaire et le niveau élevé des besoins non satisfaits dans ce domaine sont bien documentés. La prévalence enregistrée pour les caries dentaires est de 50 à 70 % et celle du cancer de la cavité buccale compte parmi les plus élevées au monde. Bien que les soins de santé bucco-dentaire aient été déclarés comme faisant partie du système de soins de santé primaires, les disparités en matière de santé bucco-dentaire entre riches et pauvres, et les nouveaux problèmes d'accès et de recours aux soins appropriés n'ont jamais été traités, ce qui démontre un manque de prise de conscience des patients et des décideurs du domaine des systèmes de santé. Le dépistage du cancer de la cavité buccale et le traitement restaurateur atraumatique pour les caries dentaires pourraient être inclus à un ensemble de base de soins bucco-dentaires ne requérant pas de chirurgien dentaire qualifié. L'article développe un argument, reposant sur une analyse documentaire et sur l'analyse du système de santé du Pakistan, qui présente la façon dont un programme de santé bucco-dentaire de base pourrait constituer une composante accessible, abordable et acceptable du système de soins de santé primaires. ‫باكستان‬

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