Oral hygiene among daycare children addressed

CHSD conducted dental outreach program

In relation to the 8^th National Dental Health Month, the City Health and Sanitation Department celebrated the yearly event through the introduction of Fit for School Program and dental outreach program last February 14 at Barangay Navotas.

With the theme “Ngiting Matamis, Ngiping Malilinis, Dala ay Pag-asa, Tunay na Ligaya,” the CHSD targeted the daycare children of Navotas in the promotion of oral health care.

The Fit for School Program for daycare children which was launched last year aims to educate and promote healthy behavior among daycare children. The children are also encouraged to be advocates in making handwashing with soap and toothbrushing a routine way in the family life.

In support, City Mayor Doy C. Leachon and Vice Mayor CA Jojo Perez led the line of activities at the barangay. Mayor Leachon commended the dental outreach program which served more than 300 indigents. He hopes that through this program there will be a significant reduction in the absenteeism of a child and will greatly improve their school performance.

Seeing the warm welcome and high participation of the barangay people, Mayor Leachon together with City Health Officer Dra. Basilisa M. Llanto vowed to give more medical and dental missions this 2012 even to the far flung barangays.

In her speech, City Dentist Dra. Simonette Dalisay said that the celebration is considered one of the most important events of the Dental Section of CHSD. It highlights the importance of oral hygiene and dental health as an integral part in promoting the general well being of every individual.

Through the celebration, the CHSD was able to remind everyone of tooth care and good dental hygiene. With the continuing support of City Social Welfare Officer Juvy Bahia who also graced the event, the health program will surely be a success.

Meanwhile, a number of dental check-ups among the daycare schools are in line for the whole month of February.

The celebration concluded with one shot feeding, distribution of free slippers, vitamins, toothpaste and toothbrush for adults; toothbrush kits for the daycare children, free dentures, a magical show and a valentine’s day treat to women wherein Mayor Doy and Vice Mayor Perez personally gave flowers to them.