Question: Which of the following organisation has recently launched Healthy Smile mobile app?
a) AIIMS
b) WHO
c) UNESEF
d) None of these
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:-
- On 14 October 2021; Healthy Smile mobile app has been launched by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).
- The app was launched to spread awareness on maintaining oral hygiene among children right from infancy.
- Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, with the help of AIIMS has developed this app.
- This app will motivate the children to brush twice a day and provide information on keeping dental decay under control through simple home care measures.
- A musical two-minute brushing timer along with preventive dental care tips for all age groups of children, child-friendly colourful panels will be displayed through the app.
- It comprises motivational songs, FAQs & oral care tips during pregnancy and brushing illustration videos.
- Among the paediatric population of India there are dental caries found to be prevalent up to the extent of 40-50 per cent.
- The development of the dental health education app for children will help bring good oral hygiene habits from early childhood.