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1.4.2 OTHER HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS

There are many other types of healthcare providers, and we shall now
discuss some of the main ones.

PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES

A pharmacist is a health professional who is an expert on drug therapy and

the primary health professional that optimises the use of medication for

the benefits of patients.

The mission of the Pharmaceutical Services Division is to ensure that the

Malaysian public can have access to quality, safe and efficacious
pharmaceutical and healthcare products including advice in using them

rationally.

There are many pharmacy establishments in Malaysia that provide drug

therapy. Pharmacy legislation is enforced by the Pharmaceutical Services
Division of the Ministry of Health to ensure compliance.

DENTISTS AND OTHER ORAL HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS

There are different types of oral healthcare providers for the care of teeth,

gums and mouth.

General dentist

A general dentist is a primary care dental provider. This dentist diagnoses,

treats and manages the overall oral health care needs, including gum care,

root canals, fillings, crowns, veneers, bridges and preventive education.

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