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National Dental Icon Program (Ikon Gigi - iGG): Module 2 (2020 Edition)

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posted on 2024-11-18, 00:19 authored by Maryam Binti Haji Abdul HalimMaryam Binti Haji Abdul Halim, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Salleh Bin Zakaria, Nur Hidayah Binti Zuhrulsham, Mohammad Najmi Bin Abd Latif, Raja Mohamed Zulzaim Bin Raja Husni, Naqibah Binti Abu Karim, Luqman Hakim Bin Zulkipli, Abdul Mueiz Bin Samat@Darawi, Ahmad Syahir Bin Ahmad Zu Safiuddin, Choo Wan Ling, Siaw Hooi Chin, Lor Yen Fang, Nil Irma Isaura Binti Azman, Mohamad Noor Bin Sairi, Nur Fatehah Binti Mohamad Yusof, Akmal Khalis Bin Doreyat, Zaid Bin Ahmad Sharifuddin, Ili Mazlina Binti Mukhtar, Siti Rahmah Binti Rahman, Sharul Aizzat Bin Shamsudin, Muhammad Anas Bukhari Bin Abu Hanifah

Title: National Dental Icon Program (Ikon Gigi - iGG): Module 2 (2020 Edition)

Description:
The National Dental Icon Program (Ikon Gigi - iGG) Module 2 is a guideline for implementing and sustaining a community-driven oral health initiative in Malaysia. This program, spearheaded by the Ministry of Health Malaysia, leverages community empowerment and volunteerism to address gaps in oral health education and promotion, especially in underserved areas.

Module 2 builds on the foundational principles of iGG by focusing on advanced strategies to scale the program, enhance volunteer capabilities, and integrate oral health promotion into broader public health services. It emphasizes the cost-effective nature of the program while achieving widespread community outreach.

Key aspects of the module include:

  • Volunteer Training: Advanced modules on communication, leadership, and peer-to-peer influence to equip iGG volunteers as oral health ambassadors.
  • Community Engagement Framework: Guidelines for fostering trust and participation at the grassroots level, particularly in rural and remote areas.
  • Program Sustainability: Mechanisms for long-term implementation, including volunteer recognition, program evaluation, and alignment with existing health campaigns.
  • Facilities and Services: Contributions focus on optimizing resources, enhancing accessibility, and strengthening infrastructure to support oral health initiatives.

This module was developed under the Ministry of Health Malaysia: Oral Health Division, with contributions from Dr. Maryam Binti Haji Abdul Halim as a co-author, focusing on Scope 8: Dental Facilities and Services for Program Implementation. Her work centered on enhancing resources, coordination, and infrastructure to ensure the program’s successful execution in various regions.

Since its inception in 2016, the iGG program has expanded significantly, with over 500 accredited volunteers and an annual outreach exceeding 30,000 individuals by 2018. Module 2 serves as an essential resource for public health practitioners and policymakers looking to replicate or adapt this successful initiative in their own regions.

Keywords:
oral health, public health, community empowerment, volunteer-based program, peer influence, iGG, dental health promotion, rural health, Malaysia, sustainability


Note:
This module was developed under the Ministry of Health Malaysia. Proper citation and acknowledgment are required when referencing this work.

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Ministry of Health Malaysia: Oral Health Division

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