Ear and Oral Health Awareness Program at Shree Bindabasini Secondary School, Pokhara-02

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Date: August 12, 2025
Venue: Shree Bindabasini Secondary School, Pokhara-02

Introduction

On August 12, 2025, an Ear and Oral Health Awareness Program was conducted at Shree Bindabasini Secondary School, Pokhara-2. The program aimed to raise awareness about common ear and oral health problems, the impact of hearing loss, the effects of poor oral health on daily life, and preventive measures for maintaining good ear and oral health.

Such programs are considered highly cost-effective, as they enhance both health and education at the grassroots level. Furthermore, students act as a bridge between knowledge and perception in their families and society by sharing what they learn.

Objectives

The main objectives of the program were to:

Educate students about common ear and oral health problems and their prevention.
Encourage students to maintain good ear and oral health practices.
Promote the importance of regular hearing and oral check-ups for early diagnosis and intervention.

Participation

Target Group: Students from classes 7 to 10
Total Participants: 125

Sessions and Resource Persons

1. Ear Awareness Session

Facilitator: Ms. Pratikshya Basnet, Ear Care Practitioner

Topics Covered:

Introduction and parts of the ear
Ear-related disorders and symptoms
Hearing loss: causes, symptoms, and prevention
Ear infections: causes, symptoms, and prevention
Ear wax: causes, symptoms, and prevention

2. Oral Health Awareness Session

Facilitators: RDH Asmita Khand Shahi and RDH Barsa Thapa Magar

Topics Covered:

Oral health and its importance
Structure and types of teeth
Periodontitis and its causes
Plaque and its causes
Calculus and its causes
Gingivitis and its causes
Dental caries and its causes
Preventive measures and ways of maintaining good oral health
Brushing technique demonstration

Student Engagement

The students showed keen interest throughout both sessions. Following the presentations, an interactive question-and-answer session was conducted, where most students actively participated and clarified their doubts.

Outcomes

Students learned about common ear and oral health problems, their causes, and preventive measures.
The program encouraged regular check-ups for early diagnosis and treatment.
Practical demonstrations, such as brushing techniques, provided students with hands-on knowledge to apply in daily life.
Students were motivated to share their learning with families and communities, amplifying the program’s impact.

Conclusion

The Ear and Oral Health Awareness Program at Shree Bindabasini Secondary School successfully met its goal of educating students on the importance of maintaining good ear and oral health. Such initiatives play an essential role in fostering lifelong healthy habits among young learners.

Some glimpse of the program