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Their programme aim is to make dentally fit all year 7 & 8 (Standard 5 & 6) children at each school. They teach them oral hygiene and preventative training In both cleaning and diet counselling. This is to set them up for their High school years so they can concentrate on learning without taking time off school. We provide toothbrushes, toothpaste and information packs on healthy eating choices as well.
The teachers are important in carrying on their preventative scheme in the schools between biennial visits. A number of the schools have adopted tooth-brushing drills daily. Before school starts they line up with a small amount of toothpaste provided on their brushes and in drill like routines, clean their teeth.
This preventative package is working. In 2016 they saw a 400+ drop in the dental work required at one school
This preventative package is working. In 2016 they saw a 400+ drop in the dental work required at one school
When they are operating on patients, they undertake the work as close to the standards we all expect in NZ as far as they can. Strict hygiene protocols are still followed.
Two dentists work in tandem to ease the work load. Each completed patient receives a pack within which contains a new brush, toothpaste as well as information pack on dental disease and choosing healthy foods.
Two dentists work in tandem to ease the work load. Each completed patient receives a pack within which contains a new brush, toothpaste as well as information pack on dental disease and choosing healthy foods.