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Number of People Who Have Had Their Hospice and Palliative Care Wishes
Figure 4-2
Recorded on Their NHI IC Cards

Number of People
110,000
104,673
100,000 96,283
91,475
90,000 85,201
80,000
69,657
70,000 65,333
62,353 64,296
59,121 57,732
60,000
50,000
44,170
40,000 38,765
30,000

20,000 15,089
10,000 6,290 9,467 10,368
4,531
0
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Year
Source: Department of Medical Affairs, MOHW, R.O.C. (Taiwan)
receiving at least one fluoride application. (5) To ensure equitable oral health care for the entire
Additionally, 23 quality monitoring sessions were population, a national oral health monitoring
conducted for fluoride services. survey was conducted. The caries prevalence

(2) Considering the variation in eruption time of among 5-year-old children decreased from
permanent teeth among children, in 2022, the 79.32% in 2011 to 65.43% in 2018. The
decayed, missing, or filled permanent teeth index
age limit for sealant services for permanent first
among 12-year-old students decreased from
molars were expanded to include children up
3.31 in 2000 to 2.01 in 2020.
to 12 years old. This service provided sealants
and examinations for the first permanent molars, 2. Enhancing Dental Services and Care for Person
specifically the largest molar, to children between with Special Needs
the ages of 6 and 12. Approximately 610,000 (1) Implemented the Integrated Dental Care Program
individuals were served through this initiative. for People with Special Needs was conducted,
(3) Implemented the fluoride mouthwash program in which a total of seven demonstration centers
for elementary school children. In 2022, the (including National Taiwan University Hospital,
participation rate of over 95% was achieved, with Shuang Ho Hospital, Chung Shan Medical
approximately 1.19 million students involved. University Hospital, National Cheng Kung
University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University
(4) Multiple channels were utilized to promote
Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital, National Yang Ming
periodontal disease prevention. Manuals on
Chio Tung University Hospital, Mennonite Christian
"Adult Oral Health" and "Institutional Oral Care"
Hospital,) and 24 hospitals were subsidized in
were compiled to enhance oral function and
2022, with approximately 46,995 patients served.
care quality. In 2022, integrated periodontal care
services were provided to 187,000 individuals. (2) Throughout the nation, 89 designated hospitals
Furthermore, outreach services for oral health were appointed to provide special dental
care were conducted in welfare institutions for outpatient clinics for individuals with disabilities,
individuals with disabilities, special education in accordance with the "Regulations on the
institutions or classes, and unified assessment Management of Special Clinics for Persons with
centers, with a total of 204 sessions. Disabilities."
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