Abstract

COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION - A MEASURES BEYOND PREVENTION IN ORAL HEALTH CARE –A REVIEW

Khoisnam Dyashwari Devi*

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Abstract

In the modern age, oral diseases pose a global health problem. It is necessary to promote oral health through action and steps in order to reduce the burden of oral diseases. The changing pattern of oral diseases, apart from those preventive method, one of the methods that requires are "community mobilization". Therefore, the individuals, community and society will be able to promote the availability, accessibility, and quality of oral health services in order to reduce the burden of oral diseases. Community mobilization can contribute to creating a favorable environment for oral health.

Keywords: Community, Mobilization, Prevention, Oral diseases.