The Oral Health Promotion and Prevention Department at Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) took part in the Kids Healthy Village, a community-based initiative with a wide range of health activities by multiple departments of PHCC.
Dr Najat al-Yafei, manager of the Oral Health Promotion and Prevention Department, stated that the department’s participation in the Kids Healthy Village reflected the integration of preventive efforts and the promotion of child and family health within an open community setting, highlighting the department’s role in early prevention and oral health education.
Dr al-Yafei explained that the event witnessed strong community turnout, benefitting nearly 600 children over four days with a noticeable increase in attendance during the final days. This, she noted, reflects families’ growing awareness of the importance of early oral health screening and the event’s success in reaching new segments of the community who had not previously participated in similar health campaigns.
She noted that the event relied on mobile dental units and the use of intraoral cameras as diagnostic and educational tools, enabling parents to directly view their children’s oral health status. This approach enhanced understanding and confidence in the health information provided, and effectively transformed dental screening into an educational experience for families.
Dr al-Yafei indicated that the team was keen to offer children a comprehensive experience through simplified educational activities, interactive games, and supportive giveaways, ensuring children’s comfort during screening and encouraging acceptance of preventive procedures. She highlighted that staff professionalism and effective organisation were among the key factors contributing to the success of the participation.
She added that parent survey results showed a very high level of satisfaction with the overall experience and the quality of services provided, with most participants expressing increased motivation to care for their children’s oral health following the visit. She noted that quick dental screening was perceived by parents as the most valuable component of the event.
Dr al-Yafei said that the Kids Healthy Village event represents a successful model of community-based preventive care, combining direct community outreach with integrated health services, and contributing to the promotion of healthy practices and greater attention to oral health among families in Qatar.
