Community Dental Centers
Indian Dental Association (IDA) has embarked on a national, community-based, grass
root level health initiative, by setting up Community Dental Centers which can be
a fixed dental chair or mobile\ portable dental set ups to provide preventive dental
care to rural \ under-served population.
Community Dental Centers need to have the support of local health departments, local
community clinics, NGOs, and schools, among other organizations. These relationships
can help CDC to:
- Identify appropriate program partners and volunteers;
- Identify individuals who are in need of services and conduct effective outreach;
- Understand the barriers to oral healthcare and devise solutions for a favorable
outcome;
- Leverage resources at the fullest.