Bellevue student wins oral health competition

Jaylan Etienne
Jaylan Etienne receives his prize

A student of the Bellevue Primary school, Jaylan Etienne, has copped the 1st prize in an essay competition organized by the Oral Health Section of the Ministry of Health.

The competition was one of the activities organized to observe Oral Health week.

Students were expected to write an essay on the topic “Oral health is the gateway to overall health.”

Chief Dental Health Officer, Dr. Idaline John, in her address said that the dental health unit is pleased with the outcome of the Oral Health Week.

She added, “we believe that people are becoming more and more conscience of oral health everyday and enthusiasm and continued efforts at looking at their oral health are anticipated. The school health dental program is most in need of corporation from parents. When appointments are given to the children to visit the dentist or dental therapist, please try to keep it. If for any reason an appointment cannot be kept parents should find a way to notify the dentist or dental therapist.”

In the meantime, representative of Jolly’s Pharmacy, the Unit’s main sponsor for the week, Carlton Lando, presented Dr. John with 100 toothbrushes. Lando noted that the donation will be used by the dental health team to assist in the promotion of oral hygiene.

Jaylan Ettienne from the Bellevue Primary School came in first while Serena Shillingford of the Salisbury Primary emerged second. Joy Royer of the Roosevelt Douglas Primary School took fourth place.

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14 Comments

  1. Dominican by birth
    October 15, 2013

    CONGRATS young man

  2. yes i
    October 14, 2013

    way to go nephew… i am so proud of u :-D

  3. doctor
    October 13, 2013

    I believe that mr lando pronounces his surname as lanquedoc . An excellent organizer and smart guy – great communicator too !

  4. doctor
    October 12, 2013

    I would like to express many thanks to Jollys pharmacy especially mr lando for his overwhelming assistence and support during our dental health week . Mr lando is a great man and I believe Jollys have found an excellent PRO and pharmacist in him . He is an excellent public speaker !

  5. Great!
    October 11, 2013

    Well done guys! I am proud of you all. Great job to the organizers…keep the youth engaged…

  6. Nurse
    October 11, 2013

    I’ve had the opportunity of dealing with mr lando on several occasions at the health center and this man is respectful , well mannered , well groomed and excellent communicator . He has a passion for his work and I must say to mr jollys , he has an excellent worker in mr lando . Miss Dover is nice too !

  7. Dentist
    October 11, 2013

    Mr lando is such a great communicator and motivator . He does things with energy . Jollys should cherish his hard work and experience . He truly can make organise and make you buy anything . A great person !

  8. Doctor
    October 11, 2013

    Since mr . Lando joined the jollys team , trust me , jollys have become a radio name . I think that he is doing an excellent job as PRO and he is an extremely friendly and courteous pharmacist too . The ministry of health certainly enjoys working with him ! Keep up the great work mr. Lando and thanks jollys pharmacy for all of your support !

  9. open mind
    October 11, 2013

    Great cause too many bad breath people workin around the place

  10. Justice and Truth
    October 11, 2013

    This reminds me that I meant to state on the previous article pertaining to dental health care, I read on a health website, the toothbrush should be changed at least every three months. Someone also stated, once a month. This is due to accumulation of bacteria which could also cause colds/flues and other infections. I made good note of this and practice it.

  11. %
    October 11, 2013

    WELL DONE LITTLE BOY.Learn well and aim at being a dentist!

  12. October 11, 2013

    Hurray to Jaylan. Bellevue Chopin Government School my Alma Mater.

  13. Teacher
    October 11, 2013

    Joy got third place. Roosevelt Douglas on the rise. Congrats to the other students but special congratulations to Joy Royer

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