Bright Smiles for a Brighter Future for Everyone There is a way to help prevent kids from missing their school! A silent health crisis is ongoing amongst Filipino children. About 83% of children aged 5-12 years old are suffering from tooth decay, according to the 2018 National Survey on Oral Health of the Department of Health. This dental disease is revealed to be the leading cause of absenteeism in schools.
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MARKING the continued success of the combined efforts of the national government, dental communities and stakeholders in promoting good oral health in the country, Filipinos now have more reasons to smile as the entire nation observes the 20th National Dental Health Month (NDHM) this February with the theme “Celebrating Decades…