- Countries/Regions
- Myanmar
- Category
- EducationResearch
- Academic Field
- Dentistry
- Related goals of SDGs
| Keyword |
Oral health surveillance, oral health education, fluoride mouth rinsing, environmental health, preschool children, Myanmar |
Information on Niigata University
| Name of the professor/researcher |
Kaung Myat Thwin |
| Position/Faculty |
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Dentistry |
Information on the Counterpart
| Countries/Regions |
Myanmar |
| Faculty/Institution |
(1) Ministry of Social Welfare (2) Myanmar Dental Association |
Detailed Information/Report on Activities
In collaboration with the Ministry of Social Welfare and the Myanmar Dental Association, the project seeks to enhance oral health among preschool children, primarily using a school-centred approach and establish a healthy school environment in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals. In the context of Myanmar’s situation, the project proposes to develop a model for preschool health initiatives in Yangon city, with the potential for nationwide expansion in the future. The model comprises four key programs, including oral health surveillance system (bi-annual oral examination and data collection), comprehensive oral health education, daily school-based fluoride mouth rinsing program and clean & green healthy preschool environment program (hygiene promotion, environmental sustainability and proper waste management).
The project will be implemented in eight preschools in Yangon city, divided into two groups: Group A, study group and Group B, control group. Group A will receive all four programs, while Group B will receive only oral health surveillance system.
This project has the potential to serve as a model for preschool oral health initiatives that can be expanded nationwide. Key team members from the Oral Health Unit of Ministry of Health and from the Ministry of Social Welfare will play crucial roles in policy development for future nationwide expansion.
