 What
is the SDHF?
The SDHF is an organization of volunteers working to increase
dental awareness and promote dental health in Singapore.
| What are the SDHF's objectives |
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organize and promote activities to improve dental health of the Singapore public. |
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promote education and research relating to dental health. |
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co-operate with the Ministry of Health, National University of Singapore and other organizations to improve public dental health. |
 How
is the SDHF managed?
The running of the Foundation is carried out by our Board
whose members are elected yearly. In addition, representatives
of
• the Dean, Dental Faculty, National University of Singapore
• the President, Singapore Dental Association
have seats on the Board. This is to facilitate co-operation
with these bodies.
How is the SDHF funded?
We are supported by donations and corporate sponsorship for
our activities. Donations to the SDHF-Health Endowment Fund
are tax-exempt. These donations can only be used for public
education, health promotion and research.
| What does the SDHF do? |
| Public Education |
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We give talks at workplaces, schools and other organizations |
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We work with the mass media to feature articles or programs on dental health. |
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We work with our corporate members on promotions that enhance dental awareness |
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We work with health information websites, e.g. :Healthy Life
, EzyHealth,
Health Answers |
| Research |
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We have conducted surveys on the dental
health needs of different sections of the population like
factory workers and disabled children. |
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The SDHF invites applications for funds to do research
on public dental health. |
 Health
Promotion
The BDS project (Bringing Dentalcare to Singaporeans) aims
to help recruit and co-ordinate volunteers to provide dental
care to underprivileged groups. In 2001, this project won
the National Volunteer Centre's Merit Award for Outstanding
New Volunteer Initiative.
• Voluntary service to the disabled
• Free Screening
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