Proposal to standardize the national school dental program in a consistent and sustainable manner.

To ensure the effectiveness of school dental programs, dental hospitals have requested the Ministry of Health to standardize the national school dental program in a synchronized and sustainable manner; and to ensure appropriate financial coverage and support under health insurance for oral disease prevention services.

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Central Dental and Maxillofacial Hospital in Hanoi and the Central Dental and Maxillofacial Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, recently held a conference to review Phase I of the project "Improving the capacity for dental and maxillofacial examination and treatment and community oral disease prevention in the period 2021–2030" (Project 5628).

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Central Dental and Maxillofacial Hospital in Hanoi and the Central Dental and Maxillofacial Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, recently held a conference to review Phase I of the project "Improving the capacity for dental and maxillofacial examination and treatment and community oral disease prevention in the period 2021-2030" (Project 5628). The conference aimed to comprehensively assess the results of the 2021-2025 implementation phase and identify key tasks and solutions for the next phase.

According to the Director of the National Dental and Maxillofacial Hospital - Associate Professor, Dr. Tran Cao Binh, in the period 2021-2025, under the direction of the Ministry of Health, along with the great efforts of the National Dental and Maxillofacial Hospital in Hanoi , the National Dental and Maxillofacial Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, and other hospitals and medical facilities nationwide, the implementation of Project 5628 in the period 2021-2025 has achieved many important results, creating a solid foundation for improving the capacity of oral health care for the entire population.

The project aims for a comprehensive and synchronized implementation of five objectives. Firstly, it focuses on strengthening and developing the oral health care system. Central-level hospitals have taken the lead in developing, issuing, and implementing various oral care models tailored to different regions and target groups: children, the elderly, workers, etc.; many provinces/cities have begun to establish a synchronized network of dental and maxillofacial care, improving the quality of services at the provincial and district levels.

Overview of the conference.

Secondly, we need to develop, standardize, and update professional procedures. This includes developing and refining professional procedures and quality standards for dental and maxillofacial treatment. These new procedures will increase patient safety, standardize practices nationwide, and support the enhancement of the capacity of healthcare workers at the grassroots level.

Thirdly, improving the capacity for examination, treatment, and application of advanced techniques. Many modern techniques have been widely implemented: 3D imaging diagnostics, minimally invasive maxillofacial surgery, advanced implant placement, etc. Training and technology transfer programs from central maxillofacial hospitals have spread widely, helping lower-level facilities access modern maxillofacial techniques more quickly.

Fourth, strengthen community-based oral disease prevention. Implement health care models for children in schools: school-health station model, public-private model, etc. Develop strong health education and communication efforts to raise public awareness about oral care.

Fifth, applying information technology and digital transformation in the management and care of oral health. Implementing electronic medical records, software for managing oral and maxillofacial treatment, and a data system for monitoring community oral health status.

During the past period, the two hospitals have achieved many important results in implementing the 24 planned targets of the project, with 93.5% of students receiving oral health education; 93.5% of all schools participating in oral health care activities; 86.5% of schools conducting oral health check-ups for students at the beginning of the school year as prescribed; and 360 professional and technical procedures in dentistry being developed and standardized…

Dr. Ha Anh Duc, Director of the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management, Ministry of Health, delivered a speech.

According to Dr. Ha Anh Duc, Director of the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management, Ministry of Health, in Phase II (2026-2030), units will maximize the achievements and lessons learned from Phase I; proactively review assigned goals and targets, develop specific plans, and clearly assign responsibilities.

The entire sector strives to achieve 100% of the Project's objectives by 2030, aiming to ensure that all citizens, especially children, the elderly, and people in disadvantaged areas, have access to basic, routine oral care services.

Furthermore, it is necessary to promote research and provide scientific evidence to improve policies. Hospitals, research institutes, and universities need to focus on researching and evaluating the effectiveness of early oral care for young children; quantifying evidence on the benefits of early caries prevention for overall health, physical and mental development, socio-economic efficiency, and future healthcare cost burden.

Overview of the conference.

At the conference, hospitals proposed that the Ministry of Health and relevant ministries and agencies develop and issue stronger policies for children's oral care, including considering: a mandatory mechanism for regular oral care for preschool and primary school children; standardizing the national school dental program in a synchronized and sustainable manner; and ensuring appropriate financial coverage and support in health insurance for oral disease prevention services.

THIEN LAM

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