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March 21, 2019
The Nigerian Medical Association, NMAEdo state branch, has called for the inclusion of oral health education in theschools’ curricula.
The NMA Chairman of the branch ValentineOmoifo, made the call at the 2019 World Oral Health Day celebration in Benin. Thetheme of the celebrations is: ”say haa, act mouth health”.
He said as a result of itsimportance, Oral Healthcare, should be made compulsory subject in both primaryand secondary schools.
Omoifo also called for training ofmedical personnel in order to fit into the pyramid of modern medicine practice.
In his welcome address, Edo State Chairmanof the Nigerian Dental Association, Anthony Osaguona, said tooth loss shouldnot be accepted as a natural cause of ageing.
According to him, good oral hygienehabit and practice, as well as regular dental check-ups can help people toensure healthy mouth and prevent risk factors.