“Every child deserves a healthy smile — because a confident future begins with good oral health.”
– Dr. Marissa Wilson, Pediatric Dentist & Oral Health Advocate
In February 2025, to mark National Children’s Dental Health Month, Avant Welfare Foundation conducted a targeted dental awareness campaign across government schools and anganwadis, bringing essential oral health education to children who often lack access to regular dental care. The goal was simple yet powerful: to help children understand the value of a healthy smile and equip them with the tools and knowledge to protect it.
The sessions were designed to be engaging, age-appropriate, and hands-on. With the support of trained volunteers and dental professionals, children were taught the fundamentals of oral hygiene — from how to brush correctly to why sugar matters, and what daily habits can prevent cavities and gum issues. Interactive demos, visual aids and real-time Q&As helped ensure the message was understood, remembered and taken home.
But awareness alone isn’t enough. To reinforce the learning and empower children to practice good dental habits daily, free dental hygiene kits were distributed to all participants. Each kit included a toothbrush, toothpaste and an easy-to-follow illustrated brushing guide. For many children, this was their first personal dental care kit — a simple yet impactful step toward health equity.
These sessions did more than promote hygiene; they encouraged self-care, confidence and prevention. Many students shared that they had never learned how to brush properly before. Teachers noted how such practical health education filled a crucial gap, especially in areas where dental health is often neglected due to limited resources.
By focusing on awareness and accessibility, this initiative brought smiles not just to faces, but to futures — because when a child learns to care for themselves early, they grow up stronger in every way.
The Dental Health Awareness Program is one more example of Avant Welfare Foundation’s commitment to holistic child development — ensuring that education goes beyond books and into everyday life, one healthy habit at a time.