{
  "id": 18484088,
  "title": "Reason to smile: UAE to provide free dental screenings for kindergarten pupils in public schools",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/reason-to-smile-uae-to-provide-free-dental-screenings-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T09:51:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/11/06/reason-to-smile-uae-to-provide-free-dental-screenings-for-kindergarten-children-in-public-schools/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a new program offering free dental and oral health screenings for kindergarten students. This initiative is a collaboration between the Ministry of Health and Prevention, the Ministry of Education, and Emirates Health Services (EHS). The program's focus on prevention and early detection aligns with the UAE's commitment to a healthier society. Dr. Hussain Al Rand, assistant undersecretary for public health, emphasized that establishing good oral health habits from an early age helps children maintain healthy practices throughout their lives. Families are encouraged to actively participate in their children's health by monitoring their well-being and promoting healthy daily habits in collaboration with the health and education sectors. The screenings will be conducted at government health centers run by EHS or at private healthcare sites, with a focus on identifying early signs of dental caries, gum disease, and other conditions that could impact a child's overall health, development, and learning abilities.",
  "summary": "The UAE has introduced a programme to provide free oral and dental health screenings for kindergarten pupils. The initiative was announced on Friday by the Ministry of Health and Prevention, as part of a collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Emirates Health Services. The UAE is focused on prevention and early detection when it comes to health care, the health ministry said in a…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}