Ear and Oral Health Awareness Program at Shree Dharmasthali Basic School, Pokhara-05

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Date: June 18, 2025
Venue: Shree Dharmasthali Basic School, Pokhara-5

Introduction

On June 18, 2025, an Ear and Oral Health Awareness Program was conducted at Shree Dharmasthali Basic School, Pokhara-5. The program aimed to raise awareness of common ear problems, the impact of hearing loss, and preventive measures for maintaining good ear health, as well as promoting oral hygiene and preventing oral diseases.

Such programs are considered highly cost-effective, as they improve both health and education at the grassroots level. Furthermore, students serve as vital channels of knowledge, sharing information with their families and communities.

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 detection and treatment.

Participation

Target Group: Students from classes 5 to 8
Total Participants: 97

Sessions and Resource Persons

1. Ear Awareness Session

Facilitator: Ms. Pratikshya Basnet, Ear Care Practitioner

Topics Covered:

Introduction to the ear
Structure 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
Glue ear: causes, symptoms, and prevention

2. Oral Health Awareness Session

Facilitator: RDH Asmita Khand Shahi

Topics Covered:

Introduction to oral health
Importance of teeth
Dental caries
Periodontitis
Tooth discoloration
Sensitive teeth
Bad breath
Plaque
Calculus
Gingivitis

Student Engagement

The students showed a high level of interest during both sessions. An interactive question-and-answer session followed the presentations, with enthusiastic participation from most of the students.

Outcomes

Students gained knowledge about ear and oral health problems, their causes, and preventive measures.
The program encouraged regular ear and oral check-ups for early intervention and treatment.
Students were motivated to share their learning with families and society, extending the program’s impact beyond the classroom.

Conclusion

The Ear and Oral Health Awareness Program at Shree Dharmasthali Basic School successfully achieved its goal of educating students on the importance of ear and oral health. The program highlighted the value of awareness at an early age in fostering healthier communities.

Some glimpse of the program