Oral Health Unit
Dr.(Mrs) Nimali Wellappuli
Consultant in Community Dentistry
Email : nimalicw@yahoo.com
Function of the unit
- National level planning and coordination of School Dental Services and Oral Healthcare Programme for pregnant mothers.
- Monitoring and evaluation of the school service and oral healthcare programme for pregnant mothers at the regional level and national levels.
- Purchasing and distribution of equipment for school Dental Clinics.
- In-service training – Regional Dental Surgeons, Supervising School Dental Therapists, School Dental Therapists, School Clinic Assistants and Primary HealthCare Staff.
- Development and distribution of Information Education and Communication (IEC)materials.
- Conducting oral health programmes for specific target groups such as preschool teachers, school teachers and other community groups.