Thursday 28 February 2008

46) Information and more information: the basis for success in education to health

Criciúma, Brazil - To maintain oral health to date not just clean the teeth daily. Therefore, the Secretary of Health of Criciúma holds the week of healthy smile. About 28 thousand students receive the application of fluoride gel, which protects the teeth for six months.
From 25 to 29 September, 55 professionals, among dentists and attendants of dentistry, travel round all schools municipal and state. The opening of the activity will take place tomorrow (25) at 9 am in the "neighborhood youth", with presentations of cultural workshops of the institution. The coordinator of the Office of Dentistry, Eva Regina Grings, highlights the week that includes students from pre to the 8 th grade of elementary school. "At the time of application will be developed a lecture on care with oral hygiene, diet and and techniques for cleaning of the teeth" states the dentist. Children will still be targeted which unit of health should seek if need dental care. "The purpose of the week of healthy smile is making the dental caries prevention. The fluoride protects the tooth enamel and leaves the most resistant to the bacteria that cause the disease, "says Eva. The reapplication of the material should be held every six months, in addition to the visit to the dentist. Students also receive a kit with a brush and toothpaste to take back home.
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If not know how to do best, at least as it is made in Brazil; ignore the situation, by the authorities, is the worst that can happen to any child. It is here to repair the Portuguese authorities.
Gerofil

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