Brush-a-mania
discussed at Queen's Park
ORAL HEALTH MONTH
Wednesday,
April 27, 2005
Mr.
Brad Duguid (Scarborough Centre): About 30 minutes ago, after
eating a very good but messy falafel for lunch, I brushed my teeth,
as much out of sensitivity for my colleagues, who will spend the
rest of the evening here with me, as for pure dental hygiene.
Nevertheless, I brushed my teeth and, judging by your smile today,
Mr. Speaker, I know you brushed your teeth as well, as you always
do. I point that out because the month of April has been declared
Oral Health Month in the city of Toronto.
This
is the fifth year that the Toronto Academy of Dentistry has worked
with the Rotary Club of Toronto-Don Mills to organize Brush-a-Mania.
Each year, an Ontario Dental Association member dentist and a
Rotarian have gone to a local elementary school to speak to students
about oral hygiene. All students who record each time they brush
their teeth for three minutes over the month of April will receive
a Brush-a-Mania club member's certificate, stickers and sugarless
gum upon completion.
This
year, over 120 schools and 3,500 students will be participating.
With your support, through displaying posters in your offices
or in government buildings, speaking to your local school principal
or attending school events, we can all ensure that the children
of Toronto will find a fun and easy way to maintain the health
of their teeth and learn and adopt healthy lifestyle choices.
On Friday morning I'll be attending, with students at St. Rose
of Lima Catholic School and students at St. Barbara Catholic School,
a discussion on dental hygiene with local dentists to emphasize
the importance of brushing your teeth.
I
thank you for the time, Mr. Speaker, and I encourage all members
to get out to their schools and do the same.
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