On Thursday 14th of March 2019, MIU Community Service and Environmental Committee, in cooperation with the Student and Educational Affairs Committee, organized a field trip to visit Thebes International School in Ismalia Road, upon invitation from the school administration to raise the dental health awareness among preparatory students. A group of staff members, fourth year dental students as well as a team from MIU Dental Clinic Complex (nurses and administrative personnel) joined the trip.
During the visit, fourth year students examined the preparatory students (13-14 years-old) to fulfill one of the requirements of the Oral Medicine and Diagnosis Curriculum. The school students received cards explaining their oral health state as well as the suggested treatment to be handed to their parents.
Two forms of questionnaires were distributed: one at the beginning of the session for the school students, teachers, and administrative staff to determine their dental health care needs, and another one at the end of the session to evaluate the provided program and measure their satisfaction. A questionnaire was distributed to MIU participants as well. Educational materials and packs of tooth paste and tooth brushes were distributed among all school students.
The school supervisors and teachers appreciated the organization of the trip, and they recommended more field trips.
