The Zambezi Region has the highest prevalence of dental caries and periodontal disease in the country.

This is contained in the National Oral Health Survey conducted between 2010 and 2011.

Medical personnel from Dr Aluteni Dental Practice conducted an outreach programme to promote oral health at Ontinda Combined School in the Oshana Region.

Learners received free toothpaste and brushes and were educated on proper dental hygiene and care.

Dentists from Namibia and the United Kingdom have united to put smiles on and educate vulnerable communities on dental health.

The teams went as far as the Usib farm outside Rehoboth and ended the dental tour at the Orlindi Place of Safety for children in Windhoek.