National Dental Icon Program (Ikon Gigi - iGG): Module 2 (2020 Edition)
Creators: name: Binti Haji Abdul Halim, Maryam
name: of Health Malaysia, Ministry
name: Bin Zakaria, Salleh
name: Hidayah Binti Zuhrulsham, Nur
name: Najmi Bin Abd Latif, Mohammad
name: Mohamed Zulzaim Bin Raja Husni, Raja
name: Binti Abu Karim, Naqibah
name: Hakim Bin Zulkipli, Luqman
name: Mueiz Bin Samat@Darawi, Abdul
name: Syahir Bin Ahmad Zu Safiuddin, Ahmad
name: Wan Ling, Choo
name: Hooi Chin, Siaw
name: Yen Fang, Lor
name: Irma Isaura Binti Azman, Nil
name: Noor Bin Sairi, Mohamad
name: Fatehah Binti Mohamad Yusof, Nur
name: Khalis Bin Doreyat, Akmal
name: Bin Ahmad Sharifuddin, Zaid
name: Mazlina Binti Mukhtar, Ili
name: Rahmah Binti Rahman, Siti
name: Aizzat Bin Shamsudin, Sharul
name: Anas Bukhari Bin Abu Hanifah, Muhammad
Publisher: name: figshare
Year: 2024
Subjects: classificationCode: 399999
subject: Other education not elsewhere classified
classificationCode: 420603
subject: Health promotion
classificationCode: 320399
subject: Dentistry not elsewhere classified

description: <b>Title:</b> National Dental Icon Program (Ikon Gigi - iGG): Module 2 (2020 Edition)<b>Description:</b><br>The <b>National Dental Icon Program (Ikon Gigi - iGG)</b> Module 2 is a guideline for implementing and sustaining a community-driven oral health initiative in Malaysia. This program, spearheaded by the Ministry of Health Malaysia, leverages community empowerment and volunteerism to address gaps in oral health education and promotion, especially in underserved areas.Module 2 builds on the foundational principles of iGG by focusing on advanced strategies to scale the program, enhance volunteer capabilities, and integrate oral health promotion into broader public health services. It emphasizes the cost-effective nature of the program while achieving widespread community outreach.Key aspects of the module include:<b>Volunteer Training:</b> Advanced modules on communication, leadership, and peer-to-peer influence to equip iGG volunteers as oral health ambassadors.<b>Community Engagement Framework:</b> Guidelines for fostering trust and participation at the grassroots level, particularly in rural and remote areas.<b>Program Sustainability:</b> Mechanisms for long-term implementation, including volunteer recognition, program evaluation, and alignment with existing health campaigns.<b>Facilities and Services:</b> Contributions focus on optimizing resources, enhancing accessibility, and strengthening infrastructure to support oral health initiatives.This module was developed under the Ministry of Health Malaysia: Oral Health Division, with contributions from <b>Dr. Maryam Binti Haji Abdul Halim</b> as a co-author, focusing on <b>Scope 8: Dental Facilities and Services for Program Implementation</b>. Her work centered on enhancing resources, coordination, and infrastructure to ensure the program’s successful execution in various regions.Since its inception in 2016, the iGG program has expanded significantly, with over 500 accredited volunteers and an annual outreach exceeding 30,000 individuals by 2018. Module 2 serves as an essential resource for public health practitioners and policymakers looking to replicate or adapt this successful initiative in their own regions.<b>Keywords:</b><br>oral health, public health, community empowerment, volunteer-based program, peer influence, iGG, dental health promotion, rural health, Malaysia, sustainability<br><b>Note:</b><br>This module was developed under the Ministry of Health Malaysia. Proper citation and acknowledgment are required when referencing this work.