Smiles for Kids, Health for Life: Yangchun Stomatological Hospital's "Oral Health Journey for All Ages" School Clinic in Full Swing

Recently, Yangchun Stomatological Hospital joined forces with Hexi Street Central Primary School to launch the "Oral Health Journey for All Ages" free oral health clinic on campus. The hospital actively promoted its "Comprehensive Pit and Fissure Sealing Program," providing free sealing for second-grade students’ permanent first molars, while offering free shallow caries filling for students in grades 3 to 6. The event also included orthodontic screenings, ensuring all-around protection for students’ dental health.

Pit and Fissure Sealing: Shielding "Six-Year Molars"

Pit and fissure sealing focused on the newly erupted six-year molars of second-grade students. These teeth have deep, narrow grooves where food debris and bacteria easily accumulate, areas that regular brushing struggles to clean, leading to potential cavities over time. The procedure involves applying a polymer organic resin material to fill these grooves, creating a protective barrier that prevents bacterial buildup and effectively reduces the risk of caries.

Shallow Caries Filling: Fixing Early Tooth Decay

Targeting students in grades 3 to 6, shallow caries filling addressed early-stage tooth decay that was unsuitable for pit and fissure sealing. If left untreated, shallow caries can progress to moderate or deep decay, causing pain and even impacting dental development. Timely filling halted the decay’s progression, adding an extra layer of protection for the students’ oral health.

Orthodontic Screenings: Decoding Tooth Alignment

The orthodontic team conducted comprehensive oral examinations and used advanced screening technologies to assess potential issues like tooth crowding, buck teeth, underbite, and maxillofacial developmental abnormalities. For students with concerns, personalized treatment plans and care guidelines were developed, emphasizing early detection and intervention to help children achieve straight, healthy smiles.

Science Popularization: Building Oral Health Awareness

To reinforce the importance of oral health and teach effective protection methods, the hospital created a series of informative educational boards. These boards used vivid illustrations and engaging content to explain the link between oral health and overall well-being, as well as demonstrate proper daily oral care techniques like correct brushing and flossing.

The "Oral Health Journey for All Ages" school clinic at Hexi Street Central Primary School is progressing dynamically! Through free pit and fissure sealing, shallow caries filling, orthodontic screenings, and educational campaigns, students gained valuable oral health knowledge and professional care.
 

Moving forward, Yangchun Stomatological Hospital will carry its mission of safeguarding dental health to more schools, expanding the "Oral Health Journey for All Ages" initiative to protect the dental well-being of more children and ensure every student’s smile shines brightly.