Bandar Seri Begawan - THE Third Brunei Dental Convention and Dental Exhibition 2009 drew to a close yesterday after promoting professional development among the participants to enhance and update their skills and knowledge of dentistry.

Held at The Empire Hotel & Country Club, the convention is jointly organised by the Ministry of Health and the FDI World Dental Federation.

The three-day convention featured seven speakers from USA, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and Brunei, who shared their expertise and experiences on variety of topics on dental care.

"The ministry is committed to continue its support on professional development activities such as this convention to ensure that our healthcare personnel are up-to-date with current standards of evidence-based dental practice," said Dr Hajah Norlila Binti Dato Paduka Hj Abdul Jalil, director-general of Medical Services at the Ministry of Health.

"This year's convention has emphasised the importance of preserving oral health including the dentition through several clinical preventive measures. It has introduced new clinical strategies that can be useful in the prevention of early tooth loss," she said.

It has also highlighted various endodontic techniques in preserving teeth as an option to delay tooth loss through extractions, and there has also been emphasis on enhancing aesthetics, which can be a useful strategy in motivating our clients to preserve their dentition."

The Dental Trade Exhibition also showcased innovative dental products from a variety of exhibitors, including Royal Brunei Armed Forces, Ministry of Health, Jerudong Park Medical Centre, Department of Dental Services from Brunei and Sarawak and private practitioners.

Studies carried out in 1999 showed that Brunei has one of the highest rates of decayed, missing and filled permanent teeth in the world.

Brunei hopes to reduce the level of dental cavities among the population by 50 per cent in five years through monitoring and regulating of toothpastes sold here and introduces more dental clinics in community health centres around the country.-- Courtesy of The Brunei Times

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