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Learn how Mia Namibia raised dental benefit use at NamPower with mobile dentistry for remote teams.
Summary: Mia Namibia partnered with NamPower to bring mobile dentistry to remote worksites. Dental benefit use rose from around 1.4 percent to more than 4 percent, which shows how onsite care supports preventive health for field teams.
NamPower employs workers across wide and remote regions. Access to healthcare differs between sites. Mia Namibia introduced mobile dentistry to support preventive care, which raised dental benefit use from around 1.4 percent to more than 4 percent.
NamPower runs national electricity infrastructure in Namibia. Many employees work at power stations, transmission lines and remote operational sites. Travel to clinics takes time and often interrupts critical duties. Mobile services suit this context because care reaches workers where they live and work.
Dental pain reduces concentration and comfort. Untreated infections increase health and safety risks. Gum disease links to wider wellbeing concerns. Workers in remote areas face distance and time barriers for routine appointments, so preventive care often receives lower priority.
Mia mobile units travelled to NamPower sites with full equipment for exams, cleanings, fillings, gum care and education. Employees received treatment during shifts without long trips to distant clinics. Clinicians also referred workers for Mia Aligners when alignment issues appeared.
Before the partnership, dental benefit use sat at around 1.4 percent. After regular mobile visits, usage rose above 4 percent. More workers received preventive care and basic treatment, which reduced the need for emergency interventions and unplanned time away from duties.
Nadia Haihambo, Manager of Safety Health and Environment, praised the professionalism and speed of the mobile team. She reported strong worker engagement and clear value for the wellness strategy. The partnership showed how mobile dentistry supports essential national infrastructure staff.
Onsite visits removed distance and time barriers. Workers received care during shifts, which raised dental benefit use from around 1.4 percent to more than 4 percent.
Teams received checkups, cleanings, fillings, gum care, education and referrals for orthodontic assessment and Mia Aligners when needed.
Field teams often work far from clinics. Mobile units travel to those locations, so workers receive preventive care and treatment without long trips to town.
