CASA-MODAL®

CASA-MODAL is an initiative that aims to "Clean And Screen All Mouths Of Disability facilities and Long-term care facilities". In Spanish, it means "home mode" (casa = house/home, and  modal = mode). This initiative consists of three arms:

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ENGAGE -we engage residents and clients in their familiar surroundings to do screening and help them achieve good oral hygiene. This can mean brushing, flossing, cleaning dentures etc. Looking inside the mouth and making records also helps our healthcare system understand the collective needs of these residents in Singapore. Due to the difficulty for dentists to conduct such checks outside the dental clinic, many of these residents have not had dental checks for decades.

EDUCATE - We empower the immediate healthcare workers and caregivers to provide the best oral hygiene practises through workshops and courses. We develop professional courses to educate dental professionals how to better care for elderly or those with disabilities.

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EXPAND - 

• Develop resources, including screening forms, consent forms, logistics inventory, videos

• Engage volunteers to create a conducive environment where they will thrive, learn, stay and ultimately enjoy the process of caring.

• Garner help via funding and various ways from passionate health institutions, clinics and charities who are also keen in improving oral healthcare of the needy in Singapore.

• Support research of this field by tying up researchers / clinicians to members of the facilities. This includes surveys, cross sectional studies, and case reports.