Overview
The Curative Service Division, DoHS has released a new strategy on oral health, guided by the National Oral Health Policy 2070 (2014 AD) and the Public Health Services Regulations 2077 (2020 AD). This strategy aims to ensure equitable access to quality oral healthcare across the nation, addressing the significant impact of oral diseases on public health and individual well-being.
Goal
To ensure equitable and accessible quality oral health services for every citizen through the promotion of oral health and oral health awareness, prevention, control, development of treatment, and rehabilitation of diseases.
- To reduce the problem of tooth decay in children aged 1 to 9 years by 25%.
- To reduce the incidence of gum disease in citizens above 15 years of age by 20%. c) To reduce the incidence of lip and oral cancer by 35%.
Objectives
- To govern, lead, and manage resources in the oral health sector.
- To promote oral health, prevent diseases, and mitigate risks.
- To manage and operate relevant public awareness programs for universal access to oral health.
- To arrange necessary oral health services for universal access to oral health.
- To monitor, supervise, and evaluate oral health services.
Related readings
- National Oral Health Policy-2070, NEPAL
- EYE, ENT and Oral Health Manual for Health Workers
- EYE, ENT and Oral Health Manual for School Teachers and FCHVs
- Global Oral Health Status Report
- Oral Health Country Profile
- World Oral Health Day 2025: A Happy Mouth is a Happy Mind
- World Oral Health Day: Be Proud of Your Mouth for your happiness
- World Oral Health Day 2021: Be Proud Of Your Mouth
- 10 tips to look after your teeth – Public Health Update
- EYE, ENT and Oral Health Manual for Health Workers
- EYE, ENT and Oral Health Manual for School Teachers and FCHVs
- World Oral Health Day 2022: Be Proud of Your Mouth for your happiness and well-being
- World Oral Health Day
- World Oral Health Day 2021: Be Proud Of Your Mouth
- World Oral Health Day: ”Say Ahh: Think Mouth Think Health”
- National Oral Health Policy-2070, NEPAL
- World Oral Health Day – ”Live MOUTH SMART” #WOHD17