The check-dentist is going to be distributed to children aged four, five, seven, ten and thirteen years in 2009 an investment of more than 25 million of euros, announced today the Minister of Health. Currently, checks are distributed pregnant women followed in the health centers and the elderly who receive the Solidarity Supplement.
Speaking at the Parliamentary Committee on Budget and Finance, Ana Jorge pointed out that the number of dental caries has "declined significantly" because of the work has been done on prevention. "Now, let's bet also in the treatment of cavities. All children who attend public schools have access to oral health care and, when necessary, the dentist checks", he announced.
According to the accounts of the governor, will cover 190 thousand of children from ages seven, ten and thirteen years, adding yet another 20 thousand dental checks for children aged four and five years.
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