Oral Health
Children and pregnant women assisted by the LBV benefit from the Health and Children’s Citizenship Task Force
By the Editorial Staff
Monday | November 18, 2013 | 9:42 AM | Last update: September 22, 2016, 4:08 PM (Brasilia time)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — From October 7 to 11 students from the José de Paiva Netto Educational Center and pregnant women assisted by the Baby Citizen program, undertaken by the Legion of Good Will (LBV), took part in the Health and Children’s Citizenship Task Force. The initiative was coordinated by renowned dental surgeon Ariel Apelbaum and by the doctor in preventive dentistry and professor at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) Sonia Groisman.
Those assisted attended various educational talks regarding how the teeth should be brushed. The specialists pointed out the consequences of having poor oral hygiene, which could affect other areas of the body, causing diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
In addition to offering material support and guidance on the care for the well-being and health of the mother-to-be and her soon-to-be-born child, the Baby-Citizen program contributes to strengthening affection and family ties. “I learned a lot from these activities. I didn’t know that what I ate could influence my son’s teeth, even while he’s still in my womb,” Maria Helena da Costa, future mother, told the Super Good Will Communications Network*.
“We’re carrying out a long term pioneering work by investigating and trying to conceive a project so that children don’t need a tooth restoration at all. We offer them prevention so they can have a pretty and healthy smile,” said Dr. Ariel Apelbaum.
The renowned dental surgeon also commented on how pleased he was to collaborate with the work of the Legion of Good Will: “I’m flattered to help the LBV, and to work with these children and see their smiles and all that you’ve done for them. This increases my love not only for the LBV, but for all the work you develop not only in Rio de Janeiro but all over Brazil.”
The renowned dental surgeon also commented on how pleased he was to collaborate with the work of the Legion of Good Will: “I’m flattered to help the LBV, and to work with these children and see their smiles and all that you’ve done for them. This increases my love not only for the LBV, but for all the work you develop not only in Rio de Janeiro but all over Brazil.”
Help the LBV transform the lives of hundreds of families for the better. Donate now: www.legionofgoodwill.org. In Rio de Janeiro, the Legion of Good Will’s José de Paiva Netto Educational Center is located at Av. Dom Hélder Câmara, 3059, Del Castilho. For further information, call: (+5521) 3297-7100.
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* Super Good Will Communications Network — the term refers to the vehicles of communication 100% Jesus, whose purpose is to propagate the fraternal ideals of Ecumenism without restrictions: Super Good Will Radio Network, Good Will TV (SKY channel 20), Education and Future Television Network – Re-educate, Good Will Portal and publications of Ecumenical Spirituality.
Version: Rob Dinham
Revision: Felipe Duarte and Rosana Bertolin
