ACTIONS OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ROLE OF THE ORAL HYGIENE
Zoi Bitsiori, Dimitra Balaska, George Dimogerontas, Ilias Bozagregos
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Publication year:
2016
Authors:
- Bitsiori Zoi, R.N, Ms(c) in Intensive Care Unit, ICU, ELPIS Hospital,Athens,Greece
- Balaska Dimitra, MBA-Business Admistrator, Msc 1H Health Region Athens, Greece.
- Dimogerontas George, Neurosurgeon in Metropolitan Hospital, Athens, Greece
- Bozagregos Ilias, Χειρούργος Οδοντίατρος, Αθήνα
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Pages: 175-187
Abstract:
Introduction: Over the centuries the medical and
broader sector of Health developed, made important inventions and discoveries,
but never stopped the Health sector is timely. Every time there was a possible
treatment of any disease, another disease appeared to be afflicted mankind.
This requirement, therefore, of our time mainly focused on early diagnosis, the
immediate intervention and prevention. The aim of this paper reference was
explore the content of public health, the main research fields and structures,
services involved in the design of public health in Greece. Method and material : The methodology followed included a
search review and research studies in Greek and international bibliography
mentioned in Activities of Public Health and its role in oral hygiene. Results:
From literature, is shown the need for a
system to manage the vast amount of information and different related
industries that make up the "puzzle" of Public Health. The Public
Health intervene collectively in a perpetual and continuous effort for the
improvement and development of public health. Its objectives are to focus on
prevention and primary health care. About oral hygiene, the aim is to improve
the oral health of the whole population, by focusing on the prevention of oral
diseases and the development of efficient, effective and quality dental care.
Additionally, aims to minimize the impact of oral and craniofacial diseases,
mental and social health, emphasizing the promotion of oral health and reducing
oral diseases among specific population groups who are saddled with these
diseases. Conclusion: The main mission of the Action Plan is building an
integrated policy with a view to the prevention of oral diseases, promoting
oral health, effective treatment of oral diseases, efficient and quality
operation of dental care services, and implementation the necessary policies
and actions through targeted programs.
