The Fifth National Oral Health Survey will commence on March 10 to assess the oral health status of people across the country.
The survey will be conducted in line with recommendations of the World Health Organization, which advises countries to carry out a national oral health survey at least once every 10 years to better understand oral health conditions among different population groups.
Accordingly, data collection will take place from March to November 2026, covering school students as well as adult age groups in every district across the island.
Health authorities stated that the survey will provide vital data to guide future national oral health policies, planning and preventive programmes.
To raise public awareness and ensure cooperation for the success of the survey, a promotional discussion was organised by the Deputy Director General of Dental Services in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Mass Media Promotion and Publicity Division.
