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4.5.4. Recommendations

Taking into cognizance the findings of this survey, the following recommendations are proposed for
promoting good oral health among young children:

i. Strengthening oral healthcare programmes for toddlers.

ii. Strengthening collaborative efforts with other stakeholders and agencies to improve oral health
promotion efforts and compulsory referral of toddlers (0 to 4 year olds) for oral health care.

iii. The following oral health messages are recommended to be disseminated amongst
mothers/caregivers, towards good oral health among young children by health personnel, where
possible:

a. It is very important to look after the milk teeth as soon as it erupts in the mouth.
b. The child’s teeth should be cleaned/ brushed every day.
c. A child should have his/her first dental visit before the age of two.