{"id":409406,"date":"2024-05-31T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=409406"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-29T14:00:00","slug":"Saipan-Dental-Clinic-successfully-conducts-dental-health-presentations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/Saipan-Dental-Clinic-successfully-conducts-dental-health-presentations\/","title":{"rendered":"Saipan Dental Clinic successfully conducts dental health presentations"},"content":{"rendered":"

The newest addition to the CNMI\u2019s dental healthcare landscape held successful dental health presentations at William S. Reyes Elementary School last May 20 and Saipan International School last May 21.<\/p>\n

Saipan Dental Clinic\u2019s dental professionals conducted interactive sessions for students from pre-K to 5th grade at the two schools that emphasized the importance of good oral hygiene practices and its impact on overall health.<\/p>\n

Marketing associate and management admin Marilou Arriola said they presented to around 20 students at WSR and around 90 students at SIS.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur team is extremely grateful to both Saipan International School and WSR Elementary School for the chance to visit and teach young minds about oral hygiene. We are advocates for early dental education, and we believe that instilling these values in children is key. Our goal is for them to share what they\u2019ve learned with their friends and family, and hopefully sparking a lifelong enthusiasm for dental health,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

WSR first grade teacher Elaine Enriquez thanked Saipan Dental Clinic for a fun and informative presentation.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy students loved the costumes, performances, and activities. It\u2019s not every day we get to have a dental clinic visit our schools, so we are grateful for this opportunity!\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Pam Walsh, SIS third grade teacher, seconded Enriquez and also thanked the Gualo Rai dental clinic for visiting SIS\u2019 elementary department.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe presentation was a very entertaining one and the students love the hands-on activities. Congratulations Saipan Dental Clinic for a successful school outreach and thanks again for reminding our Geckos how to properly take care of our teeth!\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Saipan Dental Clinic\u2019s Dr. Soon Ho Park said that maintaining good oral hygiene through regular brushing, flossing, and checkups are essential for optimal dental health in emphasizing oral hygiene to the community.<\/p>\n

Dental assistants Daphne Cruzat and Ryan Borja said they also had a great time teaching oral hygiene to children.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a heart-warming and fun experience for the whole team. Students actively participated in the activities and lessons we prepared for them. Proper oral hygiene should start from an early age,\u201d said Cruzat.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe taught kids how to brush their teeth at least two minutes and two times a day to avoid gum disease,\u201d said Borja.<\/p>\n

The students also shared that they had a fun and amusing time while learning the importance of dental hygiene from Saipan Dental Clinic staff.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe leaned to always brush your teeth to have no cavities,\u201d said Napaton \u201cPatricia\u201d Papirom, a first grader at SIS.<\/p>\n

Arthur Villaluz, an SIS fifth grade student, said he learned that flossing teeth is important to make sure nothing is stuck on your teeth.<\/p>\n

Hailey Park, another fifth grader from SIS, said her favorite part of the presentation was learning to properly floss and brush your teeth and that you have to the see a dentist once every six months.<\/p>\n

WSR\u2019s Jeff Lian, 7, said he found the presentation fun while learning how to properly clean and take care of your teeth, while schoolmate Kiara Ball, another 7-year-old, said she loved the dance number as well as finding out why teeth need to always stay healthy.<\/p>\n

Like Ball, Meilanna Castro, 7, said she also liked how the Saipan Dental Clinic staff danced and the presentation on how too much sugar ruins teeth.<\/p>\n

Arriola, meanwhile, said Saipan Dental Clinic is planning to have more events and programs aimed at educating the community about the critical role oral health plays in our overall well-being.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe hope that through these efforts, oral health will become more of a priority within our community. Sadly, we\u2019re witnessing a rise in oral health issues in the CNMI, from minor problems to severe conditions like oral cancer. This trend is alarming, and we hope that our clinic can help to counter it by offering our services. As part of our commitment to the CNMI community\u2019s health, in addition to our standard offerings, we also provide cleanings for betelnut chewers and free oral cancer screenings,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

For more information or to schedule an appointment at Saipan Dental Clinic, call (670) 488-8533 or email info@saipandental.com. The clinic is conveniently located at the CLL Plaza (former IT&E) along Middle Road and is open all week (except Wednesdays) and also open on weekends.<\/p>\n

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William S. Reyes Elementary first grade students with first grade teacher Elaine Enriquez pose with Saipan Dental Clinic after the oral health education presentation last May 20.<\/p>\n

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Saipan International School second and third grade students pose with Saipan Dental Clinic after the oral health education presentation last May 21.<\/p>\n

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Saipan Dental Clinic dental assistant Keith Santos plays a tooth during this interactive presentation on oral hygiene<\/p>\n

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Saipan Dental Clinic dental assistant Daphne Cruzat teaches students how to properly clean teeth.<\/p>\n

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