İzmir Chamber of Dentists (İZDO) carried out oral and dental health screenings for Egekent Primary School and its students with the contributions of Çiğli Municipality.
Dentists, who came together with the students and gave information about oral and dental health, also took care of the students one by one and made dental scans.
İzmir Chamber of Dentists Member Ahmet Özdikmenli, who said that they came together with 1st and 2nd grade students within the scope of screening, said, “As İZDO, we carried out oral and dental health screening for our children, who are the adults of the future. What is a healthy tooth to them? How does bruise occur? How about a healthy diet? How should teeth be brushed? We gave detailed information by asking different questions such as" he said.
Stating that as İZDO, they screened 230 students at Egekent Primary School, Özdikmenli said, “Teeth should be brushed at least twice every day after breakfast and before going to bed in the evening. Proper and balanced nutrition is also very important. Particular attention should be paid to the consumption of yogurt, milk, vegetables, fruits and meat, which strengthen the bones. It is necessary for dental health to stay away from acidic, sugary drinks and foods. Every child should go to the dentist every 6 months and have a checkup.
Ahmet Özdikmenli, who answered the questions of the students in his presentation, added that they gave toothbrush and toothpaste to all the students they screened.