Dental surgeons President says the country is facing an oral health crisis

President of the Jamaica Association of Public Dental Surgeons, Dr. Vanessa Kiffin says the country is facing an oral health crisis.

Speaking to Irie Fm news miss Kiffin said there is one dental surgeon to every 34,000 citizens.

As such, she said the association is very concerned about the oral health of the population.

She noted that, with oral health being a predictor of systemic diseases such as diabetes, the situation needs to be addressed urgently.

However, she said the association is not feeling the level of concern and commitment it should be getting from the government.

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President of the Jamaica Association of Public Dental Surgeons, Dr. Vanessa Kiffin says the country is facing an oral health crisis.

Speaking to Irie Fm news miss Kiffin said there is one dental surgeon to every 34,000 citizens.

As such, she said the association is very concerned about the oral health of the population.

She noted that, with oral health being a predictor of systemic diseases such as diabetes, the situation needs to be addressed urgently.

However, she said the association is not feeling the level of concern and commitment it should be getting from the government.

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President of the Jamaica Association of Public Dental Surgeons, Dr. Vanessa Kiffin says the country is facing an oral health crisis.

Speaking to Irie Fm news miss Kiffin said there is one dental surgeon to every 34,000 citizens.

As such, she said the association is very concerned about the oral health of the population.

She noted that, with oral health being a predictor of systemic diseases such as diabetes, the situation needs to be addressed urgently.

However, she said the association is not feeling the level of concern and commitment it should be getting from the government.

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President of the Jamaica Association of Public Dental Surgeons, Dr. Vanessa Kiffin says the country is facing an oral health crisis.

Speaking to Irie Fm news miss Kiffin said there is one dental surgeon to every 34,000 citizens.

As such, she said the association is very concerned about the oral health of the population.

She noted that, with oral health being a predictor of systemic diseases such as diabetes, the situation needs to be addressed urgently.

However, she said the association is not feeling the level of concern and commitment it should be getting from the government.

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President of the Jamaica Association of Public Dental Surgeons, Dr. Vanessa Kiffin says the country is facing an oral health crisis.

Speaking to Irie Fm news miss Kiffin said there is one dental surgeon to every 34,000 citizens.

As such, she said the association is very concerned about the oral health of the population.

She noted that, with oral health being a predictor of systemic diseases such as diabetes, the situation needs to be addressed urgently.

However, she said the association is not feeling the level of concern and commitment it should be getting from the government.

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President of the Jamaica Association of Public Dental Surgeons, Dr. Vanessa Kiffin says the country is facing an oral health crisis.

Speaking to Irie Fm news miss Kiffin said there is one dental surgeon to every 34,000 citizens.

As such, she said the association is very concerned about the oral health of the population.

She noted that, with oral health being a predictor of systemic diseases such as diabetes, the situation needs to be addressed urgently.

However, she said the association is not feeling the level of concern and commitment it should be getting from the government.

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CPFSA launches probe into reported beating of 14-year-old girl in Clarendon

President of the Jamaica Association of Public Dental Surgeons, Dr. Vanessa Kiffin says the country is facing an oral health crisis.

Speaking to Irie Fm news miss Kiffin said there is one dental surgeon to every 34,000 citizens.

As such, she said the association is very concerned about the oral health of the population.

She noted that, with oral health being a predictor of systemic diseases such as diabetes, the situation needs to be addressed urgently.

However, she said the association is not feeling the level of concern and commitment it should be getting from the government.

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Gov’t denies any intention to displace residents of Central Kingston

President of the Jamaica Association of Public Dental Surgeons, Dr. Vanessa Kiffin says the country is facing an oral health crisis.

Speaking to Irie Fm news miss Kiffin said there is one dental surgeon to every 34,000 citizens.

As such, she said the association is very concerned about the oral health of the population.

She noted that, with oral health being a predictor of systemic diseases such as diabetes, the situation needs to be addressed urgently.

However, she said the association is not feeling the level of concern and commitment it should be getting from the government.

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JABBEM attorney says re-opening Little Dunn’s River only one day a week, once again highlights challenges faced with beach access  

President of the Jamaica Association of Public Dental Surgeons, Dr. Vanessa Kiffin says the country is facing an oral health crisis.

Speaking to Irie Fm news miss Kiffin said there is one dental surgeon to every 34,000 citizens.

As such, she said the association is very concerned about the oral health of the population.

She noted that, with oral health being a predictor of systemic diseases such as diabetes, the situation needs to be addressed urgently.

However, she said the association is not feeling the level of concern and commitment it should be getting from the government.

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Jamaica Agricultural Society President says he expects a decline in production to be reported at the end of the year

President of the Jamaica Association of Public Dental Surgeons, Dr. Vanessa Kiffin says the country is facing an oral health crisis.

Speaking to Irie Fm news miss Kiffin said there is one dental surgeon to every 34,000 citizens.

As such, she said the association is very concerned about the oral health of the population.

She noted that, with oral health being a predictor of systemic diseases such as diabetes, the situation needs to be addressed urgently.

However, she said the association is not feeling the level of concern and commitment it should be getting from the government.

Read More