The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is set to deploy more dental health professionals nationwide to enhance access to quality oral care services in the country.
Currently, fewer than 500 dentists serve Ghana's population of over 30 million with most concentrated in the urban centres, placing about 70 per cent of the population at risk of oral diseases.
The Director-General (D-G) of the GHS, Professor Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, made this known at the commemoration of World Oral Health Day (WOHD) in Accra yesterday under the theme; "A Happy Mouth is a Happy Mind." Observed annually on March 20, WOHD aims to raise awareness of oral health issues as crucial component for overall health, well-being and improved quality of life.
This year's theme highlights the connection between oral health and mental well-being, emphasizing that good oral health was essential for a healthier and happier life.
