Lifestyle choices affect oral health, and having a good oral care routine is an important thing we should practice as part of everyday self-care. Taking care of our teeth, gums, and mouth contributes not only to our bright and beautiful smiles but also to our overall health. Good oral health care helps keep away plaque and bacteria that helps clear ourselves from plaque and avoid tooth decay.
As Rotaractors, we dedicate our time, treasure and talent to our community and chosen beneficiaries. Pres. Vincent Panopio and Past Auditor Ralph Richard Racelis showed what it takes to become a leader and a Rotaractor despite their hectic schedules as business owners. In order to build a strong and long-lasting relationship with their target beneficiaries, the club members always connects and builds a bond with them. This also helps promote a healthy lifestyle as well as enhance the lacking areas of their community. They do this is through supporting their sponsored school and its community by providing different needs for the school’s development.
The Rotaract Club of Lucena South started the #PinaSmile Project three years ago to help provide dental programs and oral health promotion. They believe that providing these will be a potential solution to oral health conditions related to lifestyle factors, especially during this time where proper hygiene is a must to avoid the virus.
The Rotaract Club of Lucena South distributed 150 packs of dental care and personal hygiene kits to the students of Malao-a Calantas Elementary School. Each kit contains a toothbrush, two sachets of toothpaste, a piece of soap, a face towel, and a pamphlet about dental care and personal hygiene.
The leadership of our club president and the support of our sponsoring club allowed us to help 150 students of our sponsored school. The students were represented by their parents and dedicated teachers who helped with this effort. The club followed the city’s guidelines with regards to the pandemic. The project is one of the many things that resembles the club’s care for the school, students, and their families. The club shows its eagerness to see them soon through fighting the virus by promoting self-care.
