Qatar has 6.2 dentists per 10,000 persons, higher than global average

NT Bureau

Doha: According to the latest statistics of the World Health Organization (WHO), the ratio of dentists to population in Qatar is 6.2 dentists per 10,000 persons, which is significantly higher than the global average. In light of this, the government of Qatar has provided all services aimed at improving oral and dental health in the community.

In this context, Dr. Rami Assad, Senior Oral and Dental Surgery Consultant and Director of Dentistry at PHCC, has confirmed that the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) and Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has joined forces to organize awareness campaigns focused on the importance of oral disease prevention including tooth decay and gum infections, highlighting the role of oral health in improving the overall health and quality of life.

These campaigns also focus on encouraging the consumption of healthy low-sugar food and avoiding smoking and tobacco chewing as they show the positive impact of a healthy diet on oral health and raise awareness about the harmful effects of smoking.

In addition, the campaigns seek to promote a culture of regular oral check-up at dental clinics for the early preventive screening of any oral health problems and taking the necessary measures. Dr. Rami emphasized the significance of community collaboration in addressing the issue of missing pre-booked appointments as it continues to be a major obstacle to overcome and forms a substantial part of the challenges at hand.

PHCC dental clinics therefore recommend patients to either attend their appointments on time or cancel the appointment if they are unable to attend. This ensures that other patients can receive the necessary timely care without delay, ultimately enhancing oral and dental health in the community and reducing the prevalence of tooth decay and other oral diseases.