ORDINANCE NO. 2023-041

Summary/Additional Info:

This ordinance institutionalizes the Mass Fluoridization Program targeting Educare pupils in Naga City to address the high prevalence of dental caries among children. It designates the City Health Office’s Oral Health Service Center as the lead implementer and authorizes appropriations to ensure program sustainability after the cessation of DOH fluoride varnish supply in 2024.

Key features include:

• Fluoride varnish application every 6 months for SEED, daycare, and public preschool pupils
• Dental records maintained by each school or daycare clinic
• Budget allocation of ₱700,000.00: ₱500,000.00 from the City Health Office and ₱200,000.00 from the Children’s Fund
• Partnership with Philippine Dental Association – CamSur