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The International Collaborative Oral Health Development Project.

W R Bedford1, K W Davey

  • 1Health and Welfare Canada, Tunney Pasture, Ottawa, Ontario.

International Dental Journal
|December 1, 1987
PubMed
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.

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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.

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