"A smile is a curve that sets everything straight."
- Phyllis Diller
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
- Author Unknown
"Education is a fundamental human right and essential for the exercise of all other human rights."
- UNESCO
- Phyllis Diller
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
- Author Unknown
"Education is a fundamental human right and essential for the exercise of all other human rights."
- UNESCO
INTRODUCTION
HEALTH, as defined by the World Health Organisation and Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, is "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity".
The first International Conference on Health Promotion was held in Ottawa in Ontario, Canada on 21st November 1986 where a Charter was made for action to achieve health for all by the new millennium. Health Promotion empowers as it enables and equips people with skills, knowledge and understanding on health and how to improve it. This includes oral health (AHMAC, 2001).
ORAL HEALTH is far more than the absence of any dental decays and other oral diseases and conditions such as periodontal disease. The Department of Health in UK defines Oral Health as "a standard of health of the oral and related tissues, which enables an individual to eat, speak and socialise without active disease, discomfort or embarrassment and which contributes to general well-being."
The first International Conference on Health Promotion was held in Ottawa in Ontario, Canada on 21st November 1986 where a Charter was made for action to achieve health for all by the new millennium. Health Promotion empowers as it enables and equips people with skills, knowledge and understanding on health and how to improve it. This includes oral health (AHMAC, 2001).
ORAL HEALTH is far more than the absence of any dental decays and other oral diseases and conditions such as periodontal disease. The Department of Health in UK defines Oral Health as "a standard of health of the oral and related tissues, which enables an individual to eat, speak and socialise without active disease, discomfort or embarrassment and which contributes to general well-being."
DIRECTION
In line with the Ottawa Charter, NSW Health Department and NSW Australian Dental Association, Jinky Marsh, being an oral health educator is available for implementation of oral health education programs, training small groups and giving presentations.
Her programs are generally interactive, motivational, well-focused and suitably entertaining. Sessions are available for the following groups:
Please click here for bookings or enquiries.
Her programs are generally interactive, motivational, well-focused and suitably entertaining. Sessions are available for the following groups:
- For Babies and Toddlers
- For Primary School Students
- For Teenagers
- For Most Adults
- For Expectant Mothers
- For The Aged Population
- For Migrant Groups
- For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
Please click here for bookings or enquiries.
REFERENCES:
Australian Health Ministers' Advisory Council, 2001. Oral health of Australians: National planning for oral health improvement. Adelaide: South Australian Department of Human Services, on behalf of the Australian Health Ministers' Conference.
UK Department of Health (1994). An oral health strategy for England. London: Department of Health.
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (2013). The right to education. Retrieved from http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/themes/leading-the-international-agenda/right-to-education/
Disclaimer: The information provided on this site is intended to promote oral health and help prevent or at least minimise the risk of people developing dental diseases. Oral health promotion ensures that community groups have access to knowledge and information on how to look after their teeth and mouths, thus, makes it easier for people to make healthy choices. It is not meant to constitute and does not constitute, the practice or furnishing of medical, dental or professional health care advice, diagnosis, consultation and treatment. If you have specific questions or concerns, please contact your health care provider.
