Behavioral change
In India there is a bigger need for advocacy for behavioral patterns change,especially
in rural or among deprived Indians. Nearly 90% population have the fear of dental
treatments. Due to which, regular dental check ups are ignored. This notion is observed
even in the highly educated, urban population. The scenario in rural areas is compounded
with other socio-economic problems. According to a survey, most population visit
a dentist barely once in their lifetime. Hence, its become the need of the hour
to have a paradigm shift in this attitude towards oral health.
Being situated in remote and rural areas, IDA's community center play a pivotal
role in influencing and motivating the people for good oral health practices