Philippine Dental Association-Capiz Chapter Joins RC Roxas at Family Day in Baybay Day Care Center

The Philippine Dental Association-Capiz Chapter headed by Dr. Sharon B. Acepcion, joined RC Roxas during the family day at the Barangay Baybay Day Care center last Sunday, February 17, 2008. Dr. Acepcion, with several other dentists conducted oral health education to the day care center kids and distributed toothbrushes and toothpastes.

Incidentally, the Philippine Dental Association is celebrating the Dental Health Month this February.

A cartoon film was shown before the actual tooth-brushing demonstration showing the importance of healthy teeth. The kids were very attentive to the film show and even counted aloud when they were prompted by PDA President-elect Dr. Omega Bornales, as she demonstrates the proper way to brush.

PDA-Capiz Chapter is advocating for a healthy oral health with regular and proper tooth-brushing. They said that it takes at least three (3) minutes to brush teeth completely and properly

After the demonstration, the kids were given fluoride gargle apparently to strengthen their teeth. On PDA’s advice, the day care teacher will be giving the fluoride mouth rinsing every week.

Despite the heavy rain, about 50 kids were present during the activity.

Rotarians present were PP Ruben Yap, PE Pip Acepcion, Service projects Chair Jo Mosquete, Rotarians Powell del Rosario, Anna Moyer and Erin Dowe.

Dr. Jo Mosquete thanked the PDA-Capiz Chapter, in behalf of RC Roxas, for their participation during the family day.

RC Roxas has pledged to conduct a monthly family day at the Barangay Baybay day care center every 3^rd Sunday of the Month. This is in support of the District’s campaign for literacy and health and hunger projects.