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The International Collaborative Oral Health Development Project
1Health and Welfare Canada, Tunney Pasture, Ottawa, Ontario.
International Dental Journal
|December 1, 1987
Summary
The Canadian Dental Therapy programme was adapted for Mozambique to improve dental care access. This initiative aims to build a skilled dental auxiliary workforce for remote communities.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Dental Therapy
- International Collaboration
Background:
- Remote communities in the North West Territories face significant dental needs.
- The Canadian Dental Therapy programme was established to address these needs.
- International partnerships can extend successful health programs to other regions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To adapt the Canadian Dental Therapy programme for Mozambique.
- To train Mozambican nationals as supervisors, educators, and dental care providers.
- To support the development of Mozambique's dental auxiliary program.
Main Methods:
- Modification of the existing Canadian Dental Therapy programme curriculum.
- Admission of trainees from Mozambique into the adapted program.
- Collaborative efforts between Canadian and Mozambican governments and institutions.
Main Results:
- Mozambican trainees are being admitted to the modified program.
- The program is being tailored to meet Mozambique's specific dental health challenges.
- Establishment of a foundational group of dental care professionals in Mozambique.
Conclusions:
- The adapted Canadian Dental Therapy programme provides a viable model for enhancing dental care in Mozambique.
- International collaboration is effective in extending specialized health training programs.
- The initiative is crucial for building sustainable dental health infrastructure in developing nations.