(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) U Dhabi Police initiative aims to provide best medical services The mobile unit proved to be a blessing to the elderly and those with special needs. — Supplied photo
Around 4000 people across Abu Dhabi have benefitted from the services provided by the Mobile Dental Care Unit over seven months during the period October 2013 to May 2014.
Major Dr Mohammed Abdullah Al Raisi orthodontist and Dental Clinics branch manager at the Medical Services Department of the Abu Dhabi Police said: “Most of the cases diagnosed were of cavities and decay which were more prevalent among children and gum disease which was more prevalent among adults.”
The Mobile Dental Care Unit’s services provided to the public correspond to the initiative “Plants of Hope” which was launched earlier by the police leadership. This initiative aims to enhance the responsibilities of the Ministry of Interior towards the community by providing the best medical and therapeutic services to individuals in support of the Abu Dhabi Government’s efforts to provide and improve quality services.
“The mobile unit provides services to individuals from all segments of society” said Dr Al Raisi. “The elderly and those with special needs were the first to benefit from the dental services provided at the Ministry of Interior’s Centre for Training and Employment of People with Disabilities in Al Ain and the Al Ain Centre for Care and Rehabilitation of the Zayed Higher Organisation for Humanitarian Care and Special Needs (ZHO).
The unit continues to provide its services across Abu Dhabi in order to increase the number of beneficiaries and reach out to people in residential areas to help diagnose dental problems and raise awareness around the importance of protecting our teeth.”
Over seven months the Mobile Dental Care Unit’s services covered the following areas: Zayed Higher Organisation for Humanitarian Care and Special Needs (ZHO) Al Bateen Council Emirates National School both branches of the Family Development Foundation in Al Sila and Al Hayer Marina Mall Dalma Mall Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA) and ICAD Residential City.
“The unit saves time and effort and reduces the distances individuals travel across residential areas to reach public facilities.
“It also carries out comprehensive dental check-ups and screenings providing the necessary advice about good dental and oral hygiene.
“The Mobile Dental Care Unit staff conducts medical tests using the latest equipment onboard the mobile clinic and refers some cases to specialised hospitals” explained Dr Al Raisi. ICAD workers’ teeth examined
The Mobile Dental Care Unit provided its services at ICAD Residential City in Musaffah as dental teams examined as many as 459 workers. The workers received advice on ways to protect their teeth and to regularly get dental check-ups.
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