Smile! It’s Tooth Day:-
“Smile! It’s Tooth Day” Activity at GD Goenka School, Lucknow. Oral health is essential for general health and quality of life. Dental caries is the most common chronic disease and it can be easily prevented by proper preventive practices. Of all the preventive practices, tooth-brushing has been the most effective and simple way to prevent dental caries as well as periodontal diseases.
To spread awareness about dental care amongst the Little Goenkans, GD Goenka Public school, Lucknow has organized ‘Smile! It’s Tooth Day’ Activity on 15th July, 2022. A session on how to practice good oral hygiene was conducted by a group of renowned dentists Dr. Sonahita, Dr. Ashish, Dr. Soumya, and dental assistant Ms. Puja. They explained the importance of brushing and the correct way to brush teeth. The students were given a few fun-filled activity worksheets and they also received toothbrushes and toothpaste at the end of the session which was an enthralling experience for the little ones.
Later in the day, an array of activities were planned for students. The young Goenkans of Pre-Nursery crumpled white papers to make small teeth and pasted them on a jaw picture. This activity not only helped them understand the importance of healthy teeth but also improved their fine motor skills. The children of Grade Nursery played a game in which they segregated the food items that keep their teeth healthy or decay their teeth.
The Kindergartener drew different food items for a smiling and sad tooth. This encouraged them to understand that certain food items can sadden their smile. The students of Grade 1 spoke a few lines on what they can do to keep their teeth healthy. The Grade II students were asked to draw 4 habits for a healthy smile. They also spoke about how they can prevent their teeth from cavities and decay.
It was a fun-filled, knowledge-enriching activity for the students for a healthy smile.
