In 2019, the NotreDame Intermédica Group (GNDI) developed, in partnership with the municipal health and education departments of Mogi das Cruzes and Itapevi, the Social Responsibility Project focused on promoting oral health and combating childhood obesity. The activities are aimed at elementary school students (1st to 5th grade, ages 6 to 10). During this period, almost 1,500 students were served.
Regarding Oral Health, 2 activities are developed – Demonstration in the Macro Model (the dentist gives a brief explanation about what bacterial plaque is, the importance of daily oral hygiene and the use of dental floss in the prevention of oral and systemic diseases) and Brushing Practice (the dentist, with the help of teachers/school staff, organizes students to participate in the “brushing” practice, where highlighting tablets are distributed to identify where brushing is failing (plaque accumulation) and then students receive oral hygiene kits to carry out brushing under the supervision of the dentist).
Regarding Nutrition, actions are taken to promote contact and encourage the consumption of fruits and vegetables through the experimentation of juices (the nutritionist conducts activities stimulating smell and taste) and simulation of a self-service highlighting the importance of fruits, vegetables and greens by relating colors to function. In addition, the project also provides a chat with caregivers on the topics of Oral Health and Nutrition, addressing.
