Our journey of spreading dental awareness in Rohini Sector 24 started with a simple thought that the children deserve healthy smiles that last a lifetime. That is because we realised many families only prefer to visit a dentist when they face a problem. They don’t prefer visiting a dental clinic regularly for check-ups and cleaning purposes. This delay in children can make them lose their teeth quite early. They may also have difficulties in eating or even lack confidence in school.
This thing inspired us to step out of our clinic and spread awareness directly to the community. We believe that awareness at a young age could prevent bigger issues in the future. Guided by Dr. Samarpita Biswas, BDS, MIDA, who has more than 23 years of experience, we designed an initiative focused on educating children and their parents about the basics of oral hygiene with this goal. It was not about just treatment but about educating them for prevention.
How We Planned the Dental Camp
Here is how we planned the dental camp at our dental clinic in Rohini Sector 24.
Choose Rohini Sector 24 as the Centre of the Initiative
Being a big residential area with many families and schools, Rohini Sector 24 was a perfect option for us. It gave us the opportunity to connect with many children from different backgrounds. That is because we wanted to reach out to a community where our efforts could make a big impact.
Collaborated with Schools and Communities
We reached out to schools and local community groups to gain their support. Their encouragement gave us the access to children who might not have visited a dentist at a young age. The teachers and coordinators liked this idea and helped us in arranging the venue, spreading the word and bringing children together for the camp.
Prepared Our Team for Child-Friendly Care
Honestly, we knew that the children feared dentists which is why we trained ourselves to handle them with patience, kindness and creativity. We prepared colourful visuals to make the explanations engaging. The idea was to turn the camp into a fun learning experience instead of a scary dental visit.
The Day of the Camp – A Smile-Filled Beginning
The most important day for us was the day the camp was organised because:
Welcomed Children with Warmth and Comfort
The atmosphere was full of excitement on the day of the camp. We welcomed children with smiles and created a friendly setting that immediately made them comfortable. Instead of pushing medical seriousness onto them, we wanted them to feel like they were entering a space of joy and care.
Created a Safe, Friendly Environment for Kids
We decorated our clinic with balloons and asked each child whether they like brushing twice a day. We ensured that the chairs, equipment and setup did not look intimidating. Every effort was made to make children feel comfortable so they could trust us with their smiles.
Activities Before Check-ups
Before starting the check-ups, we engaged children with short storytelling sessions to help them build interest. We also shared quick brushing tips through poems and games. These activities broke the ice and helped children relax before meeting the dentist.
Dental Check-ups in Action
Here we will talk about how we did their dental check-ups in action.
Common Issues Found Among Children
We noticed that many children faced common dental problems like cavities, sensitivity and plaque build-up during the check-ups. The weirdest thing was that a large number of the children admitted to brushing only once a day while some skipped it altogether. Also, high consumption of chocolates, sweets and packaged drinks showed its effect on their teeth.
Explained Dental Health in a Child-Friendly Way
We knew that explaining dental health terms in complex terms would not help. That is why we used simple and quite childish examples that they could relate to. We explained how eating sugary foods can create holes in their teeth and how brushing helps to prevent them. This approach helped us to keep the children engaged and helped them understand the importance of brushing twice a day.
Educated Parents on Preventive Care
It is true that explaining dental terms in an easy way to children was our focus but we also spent time educating their parents. We explained how regular check-ups, balanced diets and controlling sweet consumption could save their children from painful procedures later. The parents were encouraged to make oral hygiene a family routine where they brushed along with their kids to set an example.
Lessons Learned from Young Smiles
The things that we learnt from the young smiles are:
Key Takeaways About Children’s Dental Health in Rohini Sector 24
This camp gave us a deeper understanding of the oral health challenges faced by children in Rohini Sector 24. We realised that lack of awareness was the biggest issue and it was followed by irregular brushing habits. Many parents were not fully aware of the long-term effects of poor dental hygiene.
Why Early Dental Care Habits Matter
We knew that the habits taught to children in childhood often stay for life. The children who brush properly and visit dentists regularly are less likely to face serious dental issues as adults. This reinforced our belief that awareness at a young age was the most effective way to build a healthy future.
Role of the Parents and Schools in Oral Hygiene
Another strong lesson that we learned was the role of parents and schools in shaping these habits. When teachers and parents actively guided children, the results came out better. That is because oral hygiene had to be a joint effort and our camp highlighted this importance for the community.
The Impact – More Than Just a Camp
Here are the impacts that our camp had on the children.
Smiles We Created and Confidence We Built
It was definitely not just a normal camp and we were happy with the happiness on the children’s faces after the camp. Many of them left with a sense of pride, holding their dental kits and promising to brush twice daily. Some children even said they wanted to become the tooth doctors when they grew up and that was priceless.
How the Camp Helped Raise Awareness in Families
The awareness did not stop with the children because their parents also went home with new knowledge about preventive care and promised to pay more attention to their children’s oral hygiene. This helped us spread the message beyond the camp and into families across Rohini Sector 24.
Stories of Specific Children
There was a boy and he admitted that he never brushed before sleeping. However, he promised us to change his habit and brush before going to the bed after learning how cavities are formed.
Another girl shared that she feared dentists but after the check-up, she proudly said she was no longer scared. These small stories reflected the big changes that spreading awareness earlier could create.
Continuing Our Commitment to Smiles
This camp motivated us to continue planning such more initiatives because:
Future Dental Awareness Initiatives
The success of this particular camp encouraged us to keep moving forward with such ideas. That is why we are deciding to make spreading dental awareness a regular activity. We will do it by reaching different schools and communities in Rohini. We could keep spreading the dental awareness message consistently by doing this.
Making Dental Care Accessible for Everyone
We understand it very well that it is not easy for every family to regularly visit a dentist. That is why we are committed to making our services easily accessible and affordable for everyone. So that no child or family is left behind when it comes to maintaining proper oral health.
Invited Parents for Regular Check-ups
We also invited their parents to bring them for the regular dental check-ups, even if there is no problem. That is because regular dental check-ups help to prevent issues and help children to feel confident about themselves. These visits also help to save the children from bigger dental issues.
Recap of the Journey
Our journey of spreading dental awareness in Rohini Sector 24 at our clinic taught us that little smiles truly make a big impact. The camp was our small effort but it grew into a day full of learning, fun and made us see the happy faces of the children. The children not only got their teeth checked but also learned new and healthy oral hygiene habits. Their parents too, understood how small changes at home could protect the smile of their kids for years.
How Small Initiatives Lead to Big Impacts
This camp truly proved that even one small step can really make a big difference. We managed to change the way children and their parents looked at the dentists and dental care with simple activities, stories and lessons. This camp also taught the children to feel confident in any setting they are in.
Sai Dental Clinic’s Vision for Healthier Smiles in Rohini Sector 24
At Sai Dental Clinic, we want to see every child smiling and free from any dental problems in Rohini Sector 24. That is why we want to continue such dental awareness camps, make dental care affordable and accessible for everyone and encourage the families to visit for regular check-ups.