Dental nurses meet in Lagos

090318-N-7948C-032  LAGOS, Nigeria (March 18, 2009) Lt. Cmdr. Shay Razmi, left, a nurse corps officer deployed with Africa Partnership Station embarked aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Nashville (LPD 13), assists in a dental exam with a Nigerian Navy dental officer at a dental clinic on Ojo Naval Base. Africa Partnership Station is an international initiative developed by Naval Forces Europe and Africa which aims to work cooperatively with U.S. and international partners to improve maritime safety and security in Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Martine Cuaron/Released)

Health experts will on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 discuss the management of cleft patients in Nigeria.

They are also expected to discuss the role of dental nurses in the treatment of cleft patients and the myths about cleft, lip and palate in children.

A statement issued in Lagos by the coordinator of the School of Basic Dental Nursing, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Ms. Adeyanju Aina, said the programme would take place at Hall 36, Lagos University Teaching Hospital.

“The aim of the programme is to promote oral health and cleft surgery,” the statement said

“The event, expected to begin at 10:00am, will be attended by government officials, students and business executives,” the statement added.