WAM Dubai, Jul 15th, 2012 (WAM) - The central administration for dental medicine at the ministry of health organized a free awareness day for dental and oral health in cooperation with Dubai Medical District and Al Baraha Hospital in Modhesh City, Dubai World Trade Center in Dubai.

The awareness activity comes as part of the ministry's participation in societal activities to raise health awareness among all community members and encourage individuals to follow correct health behaviors.

The oral and dental health day was implemented by dentistry doctors in Al Baraha Hospital to introduce the community members with the oral and dentistry correct and safety methods.

The doctors and technicians provided assistance for the audience and gave a free checkup for children in addition to brochures and gifts about dental health in modhesh city.

Additionally, health guidelines and advices were provided for children and their families whereas the organizing committee answered the queries about dental and oral health as well as ways of preventing unhealthy habits.

Dr. Aisha Sultan Al Suwaidi, Acting Director of Dentistry Department at the Ministry of Health, said: "The activity is a basic requirement for intern doctors therefore we always encourage doctors to participate in similar health awareness campaigns and free checkups".

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