Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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| What is Dental HygIndia? |
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| Why the emphasis on dental care in India? |
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What are the focus areas of Dental HygIndia? |
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Who is performing the dental services provided by Dental HygIndia? |
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| What is Dental HygIndia? |
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| Dental HygIndia is a U.S. non-profit organization established to accomplish the following goals: |
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To spread awareness and improve dental health among children in order to foster the development of oral health conditions in India |
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To spread dental hygiene awareness among schools in India using various resources such as brochures. |
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To prevent deterioration of dental health conditions, in India, by providing sealants for children |
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To identity and select target areas, in India, for establishing free dental clinic(s) in order to improve the physical and health conditions of men, women and children |
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To increase private and public sector support for increasing dental health conditions, in India, through educational programs and access to free treatment |
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| Why the emphasis on dental care in India? |
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According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 90% of the national population affected by various dental diseases |
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Oral cancers account for 40% of all diagnosed cancers |
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One oral-cancer related death occurs every 7 minutes |
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Mortality rate associated with oral cancer has not improved in the last 40 years |
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One dentist exists for every 10,000 people in urban areas and an estimated 2.5 lakh people in rural areas |
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Number of people afflicted with dental diseases rising at an alarming rate |
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| What are the focus areas of Dental HygIndia? |
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| Our organization is working towards improving dental health conditions in the entire nation of India. Initially, our target areas are coastal areas of the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. |
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| Who is performing the dental services provided by Dental HygIndia? |
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Dental HygIndia has partnered with the acclaimed dental professionals of A.P Superspeciality Dental Hospital, headed by Dr. Rajendra Kadiyala.
Web Site : www.apssdentalhospitals.com |
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