Rarotonga schools receive free oral health education kits
Apii Avarua students and principal Engia Baxter, with CITC sales and distribution manager Jane Wichman. CITC/24030516
Gearing up for World Oral Health Day and committed to promoting oral health awareness and education on the island, CITC has partnered with Colgate to distribute oral health education kits to school students.
This week, Jane Wichman, CITC sales and distribution manager, and her team distributed “Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures” oral health education kits to primary schools across Rarotonga.
“At CITC, we believe in providing essential resources to our community,” said Wichman.
“By partnering with Colgate, we are delighted to bring these valuable oral health education kits directly to the children of Rarotonga.”
The “Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures” free program is a globally renowned children’s oral health initiative that has positively impacted the lives of over a billion children since its inception in 1991.
Designed to teach children the importance of good oral hygiene, the education kits feature engaging educational material and games aimed at promoting lifelong oral hygiene habits among children, developed by teachers, dental professionals and local cultural experts.
These resources emphasize the significance of regular brushing with fluoride toothpaste and aim to equip children with the knowledge needed