- Learners and staff at Mirera Comprehensive School in Naivasha have benefited from an oral health awareness programme.
- Members of the public have been urged to seek oral health services from registered practitioners and avoid quacks
Learners and staff at Mirera Comprehensive School in Naivasha, Nakuru County, have benefited from a community outreach programme seeking to promote oral health awareness among learners and the general public.
The sensitisation programme is a partnership between the Oral Health Association of Kenya (OHAK) and Mount Kenya University, designed to raise public awareness of the importance of oral health and promote responsible dental care practices. The programme brought together oral health professionals, education stakeholders and members of the community to create awareness of proper oral hygiene, prevention of dental diseases, and the importance of seeking professional dental services. The initiative underscored the need for early intervention and regular dental check-ups as key measures in maintaining good oral health.
The sensitisation was attended by Kiptanui Musa, Council Member of the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC); Beatrice Achieng, President of the Oral Health Association of Kenya; and Nduno Chege, Oral Health Officer, alongside representatives from Mount Kenya University and other stakeholders.
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Learners were guided on proper toothbrushing techniques, the importance of maintaining healthy dietary habits, and the need for regular dental check-ups. They were also encouraged to take an active role in safeguarding their oral health as an essential component of their overall wellbeing. Speaking during the programme, stakeholders emphasised that oral health is an essential component of overall health and wellbeing, and encouraged learners, parents and the wider public to adopt good oral hygiene practices, make informed choices about dental care and seek qualified oral health professionals whenever necessary.
“The partnership between Mount Kenya University and the Oral Health Association of Kenya reflects a shared commitment to community outreach, health education and preventive healthcare,” Achieng said. She noted that through such initiatives, the institutions continue to contribute to building healthier and more informed communities. To support the oral hygiene education initiative, learners received dental kits to help them adopt and maintain good oral health practices at home and in school. “Through this collaboration, both institutions continue to play a vital role in advancing oral health education, fostering preventive healthcare practices, and contributing to the development of healthier communities across Kenya,” she added.
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Speaking during the event, KMPDC Director Moses Kiptanui encouraged members of the public to seek oral health services from registered and licensed practitioners and to avoid quacks. KMPDC is mandated to regulate the training and practice of medicine, dentistry and community oral health within Kenya, and is also mandated to regulate the operations of health facilities within the country.
By John Kamau
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