| Details | This Continuing Medical Education (CME) session focuses on promoting knowledge and practices that ensure optimal oral health among individuals and communities. It highlights the importance of maintaining proper oral hygiene as an integral part of general health and well-being. Participants will gain insights into common oral diseases, their prevention, and the relationship between oral health and systemic conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and respiratory infections.
The session also emphasizes the role of healthcare providers in educating patients about effective oral hygiene practices—including tooth brushing, flossing, use of mouth rinses, and regular dental check-ups. Practical demonstrations and discussions will enable participants to integrate oral health promotion into their routine clinical and community health activities.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this CME, participants should be able to:
Explain the importance of oral hygiene and its impact on general health.
Identify common oral health problems and their early signs.
Demonstrate proper techniques of oral hygiene maintenance.
Counsel patients and communities on preventive oral health measures.
Integrate oral hygiene education into health promotion and primary care services.
Target Audience:
Nurses, clinical officers, medical doctors, health tutors, community health workers, and other health professionals involved in patient care and health education.
Duration:
1–2 hours
Facilitators:
PHDO Evelyne Atuhaire
Expected Outcome:
Participants will enhance their ability to promote and practice effective oral hygiene, contribute to the prevention of oral diseases, and foster improved overall health outcomes in their communities. |
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