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In an action carried out on October 3 at the Raúl González Sanchez College of Dentistry in Havana, Latin American Dental Day was celebrated, with the aim of recognizing the work done by dentists, technicians, and students to preserve the oral health of our cities, and to commemorate the establishment of the Dental Federation of Latin America (FOLA) in 1917; The commemoration was held on the same day in 1929 in our country.

At the ceremony, as part of the “Stories of Lives” project implemented by the National Information Center for Medical Sciences (Infomed), the audiovisual program was launched detailing the academic, administrative and human path of Professor and Chancellor, Doctor of Science (Dr. C) Felix Alberto Rafic Landin, one of the The most eminent figure in Cuban dentistry, who also received well-deserved recognition for his contribution to public health and especially to the development of dentistry in Cuba, from Dr. Renol García Morero, Deputy Minister of Public Health.

On taking the floor, Dr. Rafik Landin expressed his gratitude for all that had been expressed about him, affirming that he had always considered the students his friends, and that he was ready at any time and in any situation to offer his assistance to them.

In key words, Dr. Science Mariela García Jordan, National Director of Dentistry at the Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP), recognizes all professionals and technicians who, by their daily performance, offer their wisdom, contributing to the improvement of dental science, as well as students who are moving in this direction.

He stressed that Cuba today has more than 19 thousand specialists, more than 10 thousand graduates and technicians in dental care and prosthetics.

Medical care is provided in more than 1200 services, for which we have more than 6000 dental groups. We have scenarios for healthcare teaching across all universities of medical sciences in the country. Our model of care is a comprehensive general dental model, in which augmentation, prevention and rehabilitation measures are implemented, with priority given to residents under 19 years of age, pregnant women, mothers of children under one year of age, the disabled, as well as adults. Seniors,” noted. García Jordán, also highlighted our government’s multiple efforts to achieve the sustainability of health services, at a time when the US administration is intensifying economic, commercial and financial blockades, restricting or making access to equipment, drugs, devices, and medical technologies that have had a significant impact. on dental services.

“Nevertheless, with great efforts, it was possible to maintain a universal, free and accessible public health system for 100% of the people,” he stressed.

Finally, I thank and congratulate everyone who makes up this army of white coats fighting for the oral health of our people, for the much dedication, validation, commitment, and challenge of continuing to improve oral health indicators and preparing services and resources to confront the aging of our population and increase everyone’s satisfaction with the services provided.

For its part, in the framework of this celebration, the University of Medical Sciences of Havana decided to motivate and appreciate the distinguished professional career of Dr. C. Eliana Barbara Grau-Leon, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry of Havana; Dr. Carmen Dolores Hernandez Martinez and Dr. Denia Morales Navarro, all of whom are the most prestigious faculty at the Faculty of Dentistry of Havana.

In the same way, this educational institution has received a special and collective award for the excellence it has achieved in the results of its academic, scientific and extension operations, as well as the well-deserved standing both nationally and internationally in its outstanding education. Work – technicians, professionals, specialists.

At the conclusion of the celebration, a plaque was unveiled at the orthodontic clinic, in honor of Dr. S. Rigoberto Otaño Lugo, Brilliant Professor of this College, Professor of Merit, Full Professor, Dean of this Center for over 15 years, Vice President of FOLA for two terms and then President, as well as Executive Member of the International Dental Federation.

The meeting was also attended by Dr. Mairim Lago Queija, Dean of the University of Medical Sciences of Havana, and other MINSAP officials, at the Provincial Health Directorate, as well as students, residents, professors, and staff.

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