According to recommendations by the World Health Organization (WHO), a national-level oral health survey should be conducted every ten years in order to assess the oral health status of populations in different countries. In line with these recommendations, the Ministry has planned to conduct the survey from March until November, covering every district across the island.
As part of the survey, data will be collected from a randomly selected sample of 10,000 individuals, including schoolchildren and adults from different age groups. The objective is to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the country’s current oral health conditions.
Data collection among schoolchildren will be carried out within school premises, while information from adults will be gathered through household visits. During the process, participants will be asked to complete a questionnaire related to oral health, and a basic oral health examination will also be conducted.
The Ministry of Health and Mass Media stated that the data collected through this survey will play a crucial role in planning future oral health services and policies. Therefore, the public is kindly requested to extend their fullest cooperation to the medical teams visiting schools and households for the survey.
