The dialogue is expected to be an
assemblage of critical stakeholders in the health sector, including practising
dentists, academia, top government officials, and other relevant stakeholders.
The Chief Executive Officer, Colgate
Tolaram LFTZ Enterprise, Mr. Girish Sharma, revealed that the national oral
health dialogue with the theme ‘Oral Health as the Gateway to Overall Human
Health & Wellbeing’ will hold on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at the Oriental
Hotel, Lagos.
Sharma disclosed that the President of the
Nigerian Dental Association (NDA), Dr. Kola Obagbemiro, will be the guest
speaker. At the same time, other erudite scholars and dentists, including the
Dean of Schools of Dentistry, Bayero Univerity Kano, Prof. Osawe Omoreige, who
is also the Chairman of Deans’ body, will feature as Panelists.
He noted that other panelists include;
Prof. Raphel Adebola, former Dean, Faculty of Dentistry, Bayero University of
Kano; Dr. Bola Alonge, Head of Dentistry Division, Federal Ministry of Health
and Dr. Olabode Ijarogbe, President, African Regional Organisation of FDI, Past
President of NDZ.
“We are holding this National Oral Health
Dialogue in line with our commitment to ensuring good oral healthcare for
everyone, everywhere in Nigeria. For us, Oral health is more than just the
absence of dental issues but making sure everyone deserves a bright smile
towards a brighter future, he said.
Sharma also revealed that the company would
be leveraging the auspicious occasion to launch an innovative solution that
would significantly bridge the gap and improve oral care access in Nigeria.
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