UGANDA DENTAL ASSOCIATION (UDA) A PRESENTATION TO THE 7TH ANNUAL ADOLESCENT HEALTH CONFERENCE ON 29TH MARCH 2017 BY DR ARINEITWE DEUS; BDS (MUK) GENERAL SECRETARY- UDA

WHO IS UDA? Is the officially registered association of Dental Surgeons in Uganda. Is a registered non-governmental organization that brings together all the qualified dentists, retired or practicing in Uganda Aims to link Government and the public to the Dental Profession.

UDA 2015/2016 .

WHAT DO WE DO? Meetings and conferences Community outreaches. World oral health activities. Continuous dental education (CDEs). Dental school fundraise

CONFERENCES

CDEs Several CDEs conducted including among others Amalgam Phase down Tax obligation for dentists. Pain management Developing dental professional expertise Systematic and effective debt collection for profitable dental practice

SoD FUNDRAISE Took place last year.

WOHD Several activities performed which included; Social Media campaign TVs and radio talk shows Oral health education talks at KCCA health centers and schools. Screening at KCCA railway grounds Regional events.

WOHD

COMMUNITY OUTREACHES. Marry cay outreaches in Rakai and Mukono. Outreach in Entebbe in partnership with Rotary club of entebbe Outreach in Kasanje, Kabojja and Kazo in partnership with rotary club of Rubaga Outreach in Namanve with UIA.

OUTREACHES AND PREVENTION

OUTREACHES

OUTREACHES

OUTREACHES

HOWEVER…

MOBILE DENTISTRY?

MOBILE DENTISTRY?

RAKAI OUTREACH

APPRECIATION

RECOMMENDATIONS Strengthen sensitiation programs. Oral health school programs and clubs.

THANK YOU