In a bid to promote Oral Health among children, Rotary Club of Warri, District 9141 has Donated Tubes of Tooth Paste and Brushes to pupils of Caveginia primary School Warri ,Warri South local government area of Delta State.
The President of the club Rotarian Chris Iyovwaye stated the Rotary Club of Warri decided to donate the items to the pupils in order to encourage them to take care of their oral health.
Rotarian Iyovwaye while addressing the Pupils of Caveginia primary School Warri disclosed that the donation of the Tubes of Tooth Paste and Brushes was in line with one of the seven areas of focus of Rotary international which is maternal and child health.
The president represented by the club’s Vice President Rotarian Wadah Marshall Mume advised the children to always brush their teeth and report to their parents if they have toothache.
Some members of the club including the Project chairman Rotarian Andree Edun,the immediate Past President of the club Rotarian Regina Edukugho and the Public Image Director,Rtn Bridget Ideji advised the pupils to always brush their teeth and take care of their oral health .
The Dentist from Dentoba clinic Dr Charles Obasi who demonstrated how to brush the teeth ,lectured the pupils on the importance of oral health care.
Dr Obasi advised Parents and guidance to prioritise their children oral health.
He charged the children to always brush their teeth twice a day to prevent oral diseases and visit the dentists every six months as well as change their tooth brush every three months.
Dr Obasi revealed that tooth decay is the most common dental problem in children and could lead to abscess, gum infections and the loss of the teeth.
The head Teacher of Caveginia primary School Warri, Mrs Justina Agbeyegbe and a primary 5 pupil Emmanuella Benson commended Rotary Club of Warri for the gesture .
Highpoint of the event was the presentation of tube Tooth Paste and Brushes to the Pupils .
