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Dental
Health and Oral Hygiene Presentation
On Monday, March 26th, the Day Enrichment Program participants
from Pathways 2 were treated to a presentation on dental health and
oral hygiene. Karen Christofi and Darlene Chicoine, dental hygiene
students at Bristol Community College in Fall River, talked about the
connection between one’s overall health and their oral health. Ideas
for healthy snacks were discussed and participants were shocked to
learn that 11 tablespoons of sugar are in a regular bottle of soda.
Using visual aids, charts and a variety of toothbrushes, participants
were quizzed on how many times they should brush and floss each day,
how much toothpaste to use and what kind of bristles are best (small
amount of toothpaste and soft bristles). Everyone had a chance to brush
Dinah the Dinosaur’s teeth in a gentle circular motion and at the end
each participant received a goodie bag with floss, toothpaste and a
toothbrush. Karen and Darlene not only fulfilled a community dental
health requirement as part of their schooling, but also provided
valuable dental health education to all of the Enrichment
participants.
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