We fully implemented out toothbrushing programme in Kikavu primary school this year. Sofia trained all the teachers on the importance of dental hygiene as well as technique in July 2017. We then had a toothbrushing action day. With the help of our resident dentist, and some lovely Health Officers from a local Women’s Empowerment programme (TATU) we gave a fun and educational drama demonstration on how to brush teeth.
Throughout the year we have continued to educate and ensure the students are brushing their teeth regularly and with the correct technique and have carried out games such as Pin the Smile on the Tooth throughout the year to continue making the education fun.
A local dental hygiene company, Whitedent, kindly made a generous donation of toothbrushes to last most of the year, which significantly kept our expenditure down, helping us focus on other projects.
The student’s involvement is monitored every day and students that partake 80% every quarter get awarded for excellent achievement with either fruit or stationary. This year we have been able to give 804 awards of fruit and stationary across the annual year for excellent participation.