NERS NEWS — Nursing Profession Education Program students of the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, conducted an educational activity on dental and oral health maintenance for Grade 1 and 2 students of MI Ribath Darut Tauhid, Kedung Cowek Urban Village, Surabaya. This activity aimed to increase children’s knowledge and awareness regarding the importance of maintaining dental and oral health from an early age.
The educational activity was conducted through the delivery of materials on the importance of maintaining dental and oral health, proper toothbrushing techniques, the appropriate times to brush teeth, as well as habits that can help prevent dental and oral problems. The materials were delivered interactively and adapted to the students’ age so that they could be easily understood and applied in daily life.
The activity involved Nursing Profession Education Program students of the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, together with Grade 1 and 2 students of MI Ribath Darut Tauhid. The education was conducted at MI Ribath Darut Tauhid, Kedung Cowek Urban Village, Surabaya, with students actively involved through discussions, question-and-answer sessions, and practice of proper toothbrushing techniques.
This activity aimed to increase children’s knowledge and awareness in maintaining dental and oral health and to establish healthy living habits from school age. Dental and oral health education is also one of the promotive and preventive efforts to reduce the risk of dental and oral health problems in children. This activity supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, through increasing awareness and healthy living behaviors among school-age children.
The students’ enthusiasm was evident throughout the activity. The students actively participated in the delivery of the materials and practice session, as well as in the question-and-answer session. Through this activity, students are expected to independently apply habits of maintaining dental and oral hygiene and share the knowledge they have gained with their families at home.
Writer: Ferlina Ernanda
