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2019. szeptember 6., péntek 08:00 |
FDI World Dental Federation and Smile Train launch project to improve oral health of children with clefts: the most common birth difference of the face and mouth |
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Geneva, 6 September, 2019 (APA/OTS) - Cleft lip and palate (clefts) are the most common birth difference of the face and mouth. - Clefts happen when certain body parts and structures do not fuse together during fetal development and impact the development of the mouth, gums, and palate. - Even after having cleft surgery, children can be at an increased risk for caries, periodontal disease, and other oral health issues as they grow and develop. - Regular and focused dental care should be integrated into the care continuum of children with clefts to help address oral hygiene challenges and prevent oral disease. |
Oral health non-profits FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) and Smile
Train are joining forces with support from GSK Consumer Healthcare
to launch a two-year project to improve oral health guidance and
on-going care for children with clefts.
Together, FDI and Smile Train will develop oral health education
resources for dentists and other members of the cleft care team.
They will also create materials to teach cleft patients and their
families about the importance of oral health, raise awareness of the
challenges of oral health care beyond cleft surgery, and provide
essential oral health instructions.
"Clefts affect 1 in 700 children worldwide," said FDI President Dr
Kathryn Kell. "In India alone, we estimate that 100 babies with
clefts are born every day, and many of these children do not
survive. In the United States, a baby with a cleft is born every 75
minutes. FDI is committed to supporting this vulnerable patient
group."
Rehabilitation and care of children with clefts often involves the
core specialties of nursing, plastic surgery, paediatric dentistry,
speech therapy, and orthodontics. Most of these services are
unavailable in low- and middle-income countries, which means that
many patients with clefts will never be able to have the
comprehensive treatment and care that they need. By empowering local
cleft teams with training and resources to provide quality cleft
care, Smile Train has been working around the clock to change this
situation.
"We aim to highlight the important role of dentists within the
cleft care team," said Smile Train President and CEO Susannah
Schaefer. "Regular dental care for children with clefts is essential
to help manage their increased risk for oral diseases. It's
important for oral health professionals to guide cleft patients and
their families in their oral hygiene and help them maintain healthy
mouths and the highest possible quality of life."
"At GSK, we understand the importance of a healthy mouth and good
oral health and hygiene for all, including those with specialist
conditions such as cleft," said GSK Global Category Lead Oral Health
Jayant Singh. "Comprehensive cleft care is a key area of focus for
our partnership with Smile Train and the general dental practitioner
role is vital in this. This is why we are delighted that FDI have
chosen to work with Smile Train on this important two-year project,
which could be life-transforming for its beneficiaries, and that GSK
is able to fund this work."
About FDI World Dental Federation
FDI is the main representative body for more than one million
dentists worldwide, with a vision of leading the world to optimal
oral health. Its membership comprises some 200 national member
associations and specialist groups in over 130 countries. FDI is
based in Geneva, Switzerland.
About Smile Train
Smile Train empowers local medical professionals with training,
funding, and resources to provide free cleft surgery and
comprehensive cleft care to children globally. We advance a
sustainable solution and scalable global health model for cleft
treatment, drastically improving children's lives, including their
ability to eat, breathe, speak, and ultimately thrive. To learn more about Smile Train, FDI, and GSK's project launch,
visit: smiletrain.org/fdi.
About GSK
GSK is a science-led global healthcare company with a special
purpose: to help people do more, feel better, live longer. In 2018,
GSK Consumer Healthcare announced a five-year partnership with Smile
Train to support their surgical work, medical training, outreach,
and comprehensive cleft care programmes.
For further information, please visit www.gsk.com/smiletrain
Media Contact: Charanjit Jagait, FDI Communications and Advocacy Director Tel: +41 79 796 76 13
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