Landmark UiTM preventive oral health drive sets Malaysia Book of Records mark

Representatives from UiTM, Solventum and the MBOR celebrate setting a new milestone during The Fluoride Factor: Mega Oral Health Day 2026, which delivered 737 topical fluoride applications.

UNIVERSITI Teknologi Mara (UiTM) has achieved a new Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) milestone for the “Most Participants in an Oral Topical Fluoride Application Programme”, with 737 Malaysians receiving topical fluoride treatment during The Fluoride Factor: Mega Oral Health Day 2026.

This initiative is a community oral health programme organised by UiTM and sponsored by Solventum, a healthcare company focused on providing advanced oral care solutions.

The programme is intended to support oral health education and access to preventive oral care.

It brought together lecturers, postgraduate dentists, alumni and students to provide preventive oral healthcare to preschool children, older adults and individuals from underserved communities.

The record-setting achievement was completed within a three-hour treatment window.

UiTM Dentistry Faculty dean and associate professor Dr Mas Suryalis Ahmad said: "We are delighted to have achieved this milestone at Mega Oral Health Day 2026. This accomplishment reflects the dedication of everyone involved in raising awareness of preventive care and making oral healthcare more accessible.

"We also thank Solventum for sharing our commitment to prevention and for sponsoring the oral care products used during the event. Its support was instrumental in making this initiative possible and enabling us to provide preventive oral care to people across our communities."

Dental professionals and postgraduate practitioners from UiTM provide topical fluoride applications to participants, supported by Solventum’s corporate social responsibility initiative to promote preventive oral healthcare within the community.

The event was attended by UiTM Selangor campus assistant rector Prof Dr Solehuddin Shuib, UiTM Dentistry Faculty research, industry, community, alumni and network vice-dean Prof Dr Mohd Yusmiaidil Putera Mohd Yusof and MBOR representatives.

Leaders from Solventum including its Asia Pacific dental solutions marketing director Ivan Zeng, Singapore, Malaysia and export markets business and channel leader Royston Ho and Asia Pacific scientific education manager Dr Vishalini Raveendhar were also present to lend their support.

Addressing Malaysia’s growing oral health needs

Preventive oral healthcare is becoming increasingly important as Malaysia's population ages. According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), adults aged 65 and above are expected to represent 10.4 per cent of Malaysia's population by 2035.

The National Oral Health Survey of Adults 2020 found that only 34.3 per cent of Malaysian senior citizens retain at least 20 natural teeth, while 13.9 per cent experience oral health conditions that affect daily activities and quality of life.

In response, the Health Ministry has set a target for more than 50 per cent of senior citizens to retain at least 20 natural teeth by 2030.

Zeng shares insights on preventive oral healthcare with dental professionals, reinforcing Solventum's commitment to oral health education and industry collaboration.

Why fluoride matters

Research has proven that fluoride plays an important role in preventive oral healthcare by helping to remineralise and strengthen enamel, reducing the risk of dental caries and tooth decay.

Professional fluoride treatment may also help manage dentin hypersensitivity while supporting long-term oral health.

As part of an overall prevention strategy, topical fluoride treatment may be considered by dental professionals for elevated caries risk patients, including those undergoing orthodontic treatment, experiencing dry mouth, or receiving restorative care.

Advancing better oral health through innovation

Zeng said: “We are proud to support UiTM's initiative to expand access to preventive oral care across Malaysia.

“This collaboration underscores Solventum's commitment to oral care education and improving lives by addressing critical gaps in oral health access."

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UiTM、Solventum 和 MBOR 的代表在 2026 年“氟化物因素：大型口腔健康日”上庆祝创造了新的里程碑，该活动共进行了 737 次局部氟化物涂抹。

马来西亚玛拉工艺大学 (UiTM) 在“氟化物因素：2026 年大型口腔健康日”期间，有 737 名马来西亚人接受了局部氟化物治疗，创造了“参与口腔局部氟化物应用计划人数最多”的马来西亚纪录大全 (MBOR) 里程碑。

这项活动是由马来西亚理工大学 (UiTM) 组织、Solventum（一家专注于提供先进口腔护理解决方案的医疗保健公司）赞助的社区口腔健康计划。

该计划旨在支持口腔健康教育和预防性口腔护理。

它汇集了讲师、研究生牙医、校友和学生，为学龄前儿童、老年人和来自服务不足社区的个人提供预防性口腔保健服务。

这项破纪录的成就是在三个小时的治疗时间内完成的。

UiTM牙科学院院长兼副教授Mas Suryalis Ahmad博士表示：“我们很高兴在2026年国际口腔健康日取得这一里程碑式的成就。这一成就体现了所有参与提高预防保健意识和使口腔保健更加普及的人员的奉献精神。”

“我们还要感谢Solventum公司与我们一样致力于预防口腔疾病，并赞助了本次活动中使用的口腔护理产品。他们的支持对于这项活动的开展至关重要，使我们能够为社区居民提供预防性口腔护理服务。”

来自马来西亚理工大学 (UiTM) 的牙科专业人士和研究生执业人员为参与者提供局部氟化物涂抹服务，这是 Solventum 公司社会责任倡议的一部分，旨在促进社区内的预防性口腔保健。

UiTM 雪兰莪校区助理校长 Solehuddin Shuib 教授、UiTM 牙科学院研究、工业、社区、校友和网络副院长 Mohd Yusmiaidil Putera Mohd Yusof 教授以及 MBOR 代表出席了此次活动。

Solventum 的领导层，包括亚太区牙科解决方案营销总监 Ivan Zeng、新加坡、马来西亚及出口市场业务和渠道负责人 Royston Ho 以及亚太区科学教育经理 Vishalini Raveendhar 博士也出席了活动以示支持。

应对马来西亚日益增长的口腔健康需求

随着马来西亚人口老龄化，预防性口腔保健变得日益重要。根据马来西亚统计局（DOSM）的数据，到2035年，65岁及以上成年人预计将占马来西亚总人口的10.4%。

2020 年全国成人口腔健康调查发现，只有 34.3% 的马来西亚老年人保留了至少 20 颗天然牙齿，而 13.9% 的老年人患有影响日常生活和生活质量的口腔疾病。

为此，卫生部设定目标，到 2030 年，超过 50% 的老年人至少保留 20 颗天然牙齿。

曾先生与牙科专业人士分享了有关预防口腔保健的见解，这体现了 Solventum 对口腔健康教育和行业合作的承诺。

为什么氟化物很重要

研究证明，氟化物在预防口腔保健中发挥着重要作用，它有助于牙釉质的再矿化和强化，从而降低龋齿和蛀牙的风险。

专业的氟化物治疗也有助于控制牙本质过敏，同时维护口腔长期健康。

作为整体预防策略的一部分，牙科专业人员可能会考虑对龋齿风险较高的患者进行局部氟化物治疗，包括正在接受正畸治疗、患有口干症或正在接受修复治疗的患者。

通过创新提升口腔健康水平

曾先生表示：“我们很荣幸能够支持马来西亚理工大学（UiTM）扩大马来西亚各地预防性口腔护理服务覆盖范围的举措。”

“此次合作凸显了Solventum致力于口腔护理教育，并通过解决口腔健康服务方面的关键差距来改善人们的生活。”

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