A $78 million investment will expand free dental care for children and adolescents, following a new national agreement to improve access and delivery.
A sports arena turned into a working dental clinic for a day, as TeamSmile and Colgate offered free exams, cleanings, and urgent dental work to children-many visiting a dentist for the first time. The event mixed music, games, and education with real treatment.
Stefanie Russell assumes the role of New Jersey state dental director, aiming to overhaul oral health policy and education while tackling persistent challenges like low fluoridation and childhood decay.
Over 2000 young children in Knowsley are now brushing their teeth daily under supervision at school, as a new NHS-backed programme aims to slash tooth decay and reduce extractions.
Dental students from Isra University joined Muskan Zindagi at Mehran International School to deliver dental screenings and practical oral health education, with Colgate Pakistan providing hygiene support.
