By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH
As part of efforts to promote good oral hygiene among schoolchildren in Ledzokuku Municipality, management of Family Health University (FHU) and Family Health Hospital (FHH) schooled pupils of Wajir Central Kindergarten and Wajir Barracks ‘B’ Primary School in Teshie, Accra, on proper oral hygiene practices.
The event, held in collaboration with the Ledzokuku Municipal Education Directorate and supported by the Ghana Dental Association, forms part of activities earmarked for the celebration of the 2025 edition of World Oral Health Day and to raise awareness among schoolchildren about the important role of oral health in overall well-being.
The schoolchildren were taken through engaging educational sessions on oral hygiene, proper brushing techniques, cavity prevention, and the right foods and drinks to maintain strong and healthy teeth.
A dental nurse from Family Health Hospital advised the children on key oral care practices, including brushing twice daily for two minutes, using fluoride toothpaste, reducing sugary and acidic foods, replacing toothbrushes every 3-4 months, and visiting the dentist regularly for check-ups.
Mrs. Akosua Boatemaa Ocansey, an anatomy lecturer at Family Health Medical School, further gave the children an insight into the parts of the teeth and their various functions, stressing the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene.
Representing the Municipal Education Director, Madam Rose Nkrumah, the Head of Human Resource Management and Development at the Ledzokuku Education Directorate expressed appreciation to FHU and FHH for the initiative.
Madam Aya Harrison, the School Improvement Support Officer (SISO) for Ledzokuku West Circuit, encouraged the children to take pride in their bright smiles by practising good oral hygiene, noting that healthy teeth boost confidence and self-esteem.
The event also featured free dental screenings for over four hundred and fifty (450) children, conducted by personnel from the Dental Unit of Family Health Hospital, with support from medical, nursing, and midwifery students from Family Health University.
This initiative forms part of the activities marking the official launch of Family Health University after receiving its Presidential Charter to operate as a full-fledged university.
The event was graced by several notable figures, including School Health Education Programme (SHEP) Coordinator Madam Patience Adams-Brown; Early Childhood Education Coordinator, Madam Priscilla Apronti; and headteachers of Wajir Central KG and Wajir Barracks ‘B’ Primary and JHS, Madam Allice Patu and Madam Theodora Larbie. Teachers from both schools were also present to support the program.
Representing Family Health University and Family Health Hospital were Dr. Naa Adorkor Sodzi Tettey, Lecturer and Clinical Coordinator (FHU), and Mr. Edward Someah Addae, Head of Medical Records and Statistician (FHH).
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