Zero Cavity Mission (Dental Caravan Project with Oral Health Education, Services and Research Components)

Pursuant to DepEd Order No. 73, s. 2007, entitled "Promoting Oral Health in Public Elementary Schools" and the "Bright Smiles, Bright Futures (BSBF) Program" jointly implemented with Colgate Palmolive Philippines Inc. (CPPI), the Department of Education through the Health and Nutrition Center (HNC) and Adopt-a-School Program (ASP) Secretariat will embark on a "Zero Cavity Mission Project" which aims to address the high prevalence of oral health problems among schoolchildren.

The fully equipped CPPI Dental Van, will bring dental supplies and materials on its visit to fifty (50) selected schools nationwide in the next three school years starting August 2011. Preventive and curative services will be provided by school dentists and volunteer dentists from partner agencies to Grade I pupils and toothbrushing drills and oral health promotion activities will also be conducted to reinforce the 7 o'clock toothbrushing habit being implemented in schools.

Regional directors (RDs) and schools division/Ctiy superintendents (SDSs) are enjoined to lend full support to this campaign to improve oral health among the school children. All school dentists and Adopt-a-School Program (ASP) coordinators are expected to take the lead in the implementation of the project. Enclosed are the list of recipient schools, schedule of the caravan and project guidelines for reference.

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	REGION	DIVISION	SCHOOL	STREET	BRGY.
	LUZON
1	1	Pangasinan II	Rosales North CS	San Antonio St.	Zone II
2		Ilocos Sur	Narvacan South CS	#10 Bauco St.	San Jose
3		La Union	Naguilan CS	Cayetano	Ortiz
4		Dagupan City	North Central ES		Bonuan Gueset
5	2	Isabela	Angadanan CS		Centro Uno
6			San Mariano CS	BAUA ST.	Zone 02
7		Nueva Vizcaya	Bayombong CS	National Highway	Don Mariano Marcos
8	3	Angeles City	Sapang Bato ES	Dona Camilla St. Purok 5	Sapangbato
9		Aurora	Baler CS	Angara Street	Barangay 4
10		Bataan	Limay ES	National Road	Townsite
11	4A	Cavite	Amadeo ES	A. Mabini St.	Poblacion
12		Batangas City	Balagtas ES		Balagtas
13		Batangas Province	Talisay ES		Talisay
14		Batangas Province	Malvar CS		Poblacion
15	4B	Oriental Mindoro	Barcenaga CS		Barcenaga
16		Oriental Mindoro	S. Garong MS		San Agustin
17		Palawan	Pulot CES (Sofronio Española CS)	Pulot Avenue	Pulot Center
18		Palawan	Brooke's point CS		Poblacion
1	NCR	Quezon City	Esteban Abada ES	Palomaria	Veterans Village
2		Malabon & Navotas	Potrero ES I	Dunwoody	Potrero
3		Las Piñas City	Pilar Village ES	Binggas Road	Pilar Village
4		Pasig City, San Juan	Maybunga ES	Dr. Sixto Antonio	Maybunga
5		Valenzuela City	Marulas ES	Pio Valenzuela St., Marulas	MARULAS
6		Caloocan City	Bagong Barrio ES	G/ de Jesus St. corner Malolos Ave.	Brgy. 147
7		Caloocan City	Kasarinlan ES	Tuna	Brgy. 28
8		Makati City	Fort Bonifacio ES	J.P. Rizal Extension	West Rembo
9		Pasay City	Apelo Cruz ES	E. Rodriguez St.	Brgy. 165 & 166, Malibay
10		Manila	Barrio Obrero ES	3247 Narra Ext.	Brgy. 186
11		Marikina City	Nangka ES	#4 Balubad St.	Nangka
12		Muntinlupa City	Bayanan ES	National Rd.	Bayanan
13		Las Piñas City	Moonwalk ES	2 Venus St.	Talon V
19	5	Sorsogon	Gubat North CS	Mabini	Pinontingan
20		Albay	Travesia ES		Travesia
21		Albay	Oas North Central School		Ilao Norte
22		Camarines Sur	Baao CS		Sta. Cruz
23		Camarines Sur	Nabua CS		San Nicolas
24		Camarines Norte	Labo ES		Labao
25		Camarines Norte	Tugos ES		Tugos
	VISAYAS
1	6	Antique	Pis-anan CS		Pis-anan
2		Aklan	Kalibo II ES	XIX Martyrs	Poblacion
3	7	Bohol	Poblacion Sur ES		Poblacion Sur
4		Cebu	Minglanilla CES	Barangay Ward I	Poblacion
5	8	Biliran	Almeria CS	De la Paz	Poblacion
6		Eastern Samar	Calingatngan ES		Calingatngan
	MINDANAO
1	9	Dapitan City	Barcelona CS		Barcelona
2		Zamboanga del Norte	Ponot CS		POBLACION
3	11	Davao del Norte	Carmen CES	Prk. 6	Ising
4	12	Saranggani	Glan CES	E. Cariño Street	Poblacion
5	13	Butuan City	Riverside CES	Riverside	Baan
6		South Cotabato	Polomolok CES	Pioneer Avenue	Poblacion

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Download the list of the Schedule of Activities of Participating Schools in Zero Cavity Mission Project.

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1. The Regional Supervising Dentist shall conduct meeting and assign 5 school dentists and 5 dental aides to assist in the conduct of dental service;
2. The DIC/School Dentists shall coordinate with the principal of the selected school regarding the project and facilitate the venue setup in the selected school;
3. Principal/Teacher/School Dentist shall prepare the list of Grade I Pupils and distribute the permission slip a day before the visit;
4. School Dentist shall conduct oral examination prior to visit and recommend priority treatment for the Grade 1 Pupil. This will be reflected in the oral health card that should be ready during the Zero Cavity Mission Activity;
5. The following activities and 300 treatment will be made available to the Grade 1 Pupils:

• Extraction for a maximum of 100 students
• Restoration for a maximum of 50 fillings
• Prophylaxis for a maximum of 50 pupils
• Fluoridizations for a maximum of 300 pupils
• Profiling for impact assessment study to be conducted with Philippine Association of Dental Colleges.
• Oral and Systemic Health Lecture for Teachers and Parents
• Free Toothbrushes and Toothpastes to 300 Grade 1 Pupils
• Toothbrushing Drill
• Oral Health Fun and Games with Prizes
• Special Appearance of Dr. Rabbit Mascot

6. A signed permission slip shall be checked before treatment;
7. The Regional Supervising Dentist shall coordinate with the Zero Cavity Mission Volunteer Dentist Team Leader, Dr. Vinnie Sison regarding the Zero Cavity Mission. Dr. Vinnie Sison's contact details are as follows:
• Email address: vinnie_dmd@yahoo.com
• Mobile Number: 0919 98064749
8. School dentist shall conduct dental services (if necessary) follow-up for Post operative instructions;
9. Principal teacher/health personnel shall invite parents for oral health education;
10. Dental aides are in-charge for the oral health talks, tooth brushing drill and facilitate the order/systematic flow activity.
11. For any concerns or other inquiries about the project, please don't hesitate to contact:
• Dr. Thelma C. Aljibe, DepEd-HNC at 6359964/ thelma_cachola@yahoo.com
• Mr. lam Guerrero, Professional Oral Care Group at 8027864/ iam_guerrero@colpal.com
  

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