RESIDENTS of Region Two can once again access free dental services at the Suddie Public Hospital following the procurement of a new dental chair, according to Regional Health Officer (RHO), Dr. Ranjeev Singh.
Dr. Singh made this disclosure at a Regional Democratic Council (RDC) statutory meeting held last Wednesday.
The old chair was left in abeyance owing to a damaged part. According to Dr. Singh, the region, under its health budget, purchased the replacement dental chair which is being used to provide essential dental services such as fillings and cleaning.
Dental services are also being offered at the Anna Regina Health Centre and the Oscar Joseph Hospital at Charity.
Dr. Singh noted that under the previous government, many persons had to seek dental services privately and he is happy that these services are now within the reach of residents, free of cost.

Residents residing in far-flung parts of the region are able to access these services during medical outreaches.
Meanwhile, the region’s senior dental surgeon, Dr. Sabriena Harrychan, subsequently told the Guyana Chronicle that the dental department is providing daily tooth cleaning and polishing, fillings for front and back teeth, root canals, normal extractions, and the surgical removal of an impacted wisdom tooth.
Dr. Harrychan said dental x-rays will be offered when the digital dental machine is fully installed.
She said as of the March 31, 2386 patients were seen. That number includes 1932 adults and 454 children.
Meanwhile, Regional Chairperson Vilma De Silva said she is happy that residents are able to access free dental services throughout the region. She also commended the efforts of all the dental surgeons who are dedicating their time and energy towards ensuring that quality services are being provided.