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| Founder, HEIT Solutions and Project Head, Lagos World Record Teeth brushing Challenge, Dr. Lawal Bakare; Category Manager, Oral Care, Unilever Nigeria Plc, Mrs. Oiza Gyang; Brand Manager, Close Up, Mr. Dexter Adeola; and Head Protocol, Lagos World Record Teeth brushing Challenge, Dr. Bimbo Oyedokun at the press briefing for the World Record Teeth Brushing Challenge |
Leading
oral care brand, Close Up toothpaste, has reiterated its commitment to
promoting a healthy oral care culture. This came against the backdrop of the
World Record breaking Teeth brushing challenge slated to hold on July 4th
in partnership with Lagos State government, Nigerian Dental Association (NDA), HEIT
Solutions, Vas2Net & Core Media.
The challenge is expected to bring together 300,000 students who will brush at the same time at different locations. The latest World Record on such feat was done in India where an event brought together 177,003 people to brush their teeth at the same time. Nigeria hopes to smash this six-year-old record with the Teeth Brushing Challenge.
The challenge is expected to bring together 300,000 students who will brush at the same time at different locations. The latest World Record on such feat was done in India where an event brought together 177,003 people to brush their teeth at the same time. Nigeria hopes to smash this six-year-old record with the Teeth Brushing Challenge.
Speaking
during the press conference to announce the forthcoming Tooth brushing
Challenge, Ozia Gyang, Category Manager Oral Care, Unilever Nigeria, makers of
Close Up toothpaste and other household brands, said that Close Up was putting
its weight behind the Challenge as a way of reemphasising the importance of
healthy oral hygiene and regular care of the teeth and mouth by brushing twice
daily. She said that the Challenge was in line with the brand’s ‘Brush Twice
Daily’ campaign.
Dexter Adeola, Close Up Brand
Manager, who also spoke, said that Nigerians should join hands to make the
World Record Tooth brushing challenge a success. He urged Nigerians to show
their support by brushing twice that day and every other day.
Adeola went further to say
that the benefits of brushing twice daily cannot be overemphasised as a healthy
mouth, gum and teeth play a huge role in the overall health of an individual.
In
preparation for the Challenge, 300 secondary school teachers have undergone a
special Teacher’s Alignment Training Session so as to host the event.
The teachers have also been informed of the World Record standards for
counting the number of students brushing in each school, the designed model for
the tooth brushing as well as the waste recycling element to the attempt.
Close Up has, for over 38 years, been a household name for Nigerians
families. This Challenge will go down in history in Nigeria and around the
world, as one of the most memorable highlights that showcases the way Close Up
loves Naija.
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ReplyDeleteshey nah with other brand of tooth paste.i dont grab and besides wot wooping amount will it attract?
ReplyDeletehuh, Lawal, keep it up
ReplyDeleteYaaaaaay my cousin....Dr Bimbo of life!!!!
ReplyDeleteTHIS PEOPLE SHOULD GO AND HANG BIKO
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ReplyDeleteThe essence of this is to create awareness about dental care in Nigeria. The lackadaisical attitude of people towards their oral health in this country is overwhelming with dental need rated zero due to lack of fund and majorly lack of awareness. It is high time you knew that that your oral health is important for a good general heath. Many diseases have been linked to poor oral health e.g. cardiac conditions, diabetics. Also note that the mouth is the mirror through which you see the general health as many health conditions manifest in the oral cavity at the initial stage e.g. HIV, bleeding disorders and leukemia. If you are familiar with a regular dental check up, then this disease will be detected early and treated promptly. For more information about your oral health log on to www.dentistng.com a blog that is dedicated to creating dental/dental care awareness.
ReplyDeleteThat's ma intellegent ijesha Cousin.. Go Dr Bimbo.Yes we can break d world record!!!
ReplyDeleteDexter himself,the king of world records is at it again.with your team of mighty professionals you can do it again!
ReplyDeleteI am addicted to close up and is readily available at any store I visit. Thumb up Unilever. Hope you achieve that feat.
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I jst wish they wil also organise free dental clinic 4 d community too.
ReplyDeleteI support the movement, i support you Dr. Bymes, i'll be famous one day too (lol) - AER
ReplyDeletena wa o!...teeth brushing challenge?...this should be interesting...lol!...some will take with them different types of brushes for this competition, e.g: jeans brush, paint brush, some may even go with toilet brush...
ReplyDeleteDid I hear someone waiting for a free dental clinic? Sorry to disappoint you wont have one because dental training, materials used to treat as well as instruments are expensive however the federal government have subsidized treatment at their various hospitals but unfortunately Nigerians are underutilizing these facilities by staying away and enduring their dental pain until its about to "kill" them, then they present at advanced stages of their condition. Please learn to take your oral health as seriously as your general health for a complete and healthy you.
ReplyDeleteCant they smile at all?
ReplyDeleteUr so right, why can't they smile and they rpromoting oral health. They look bored! Its high time Nigerians begin to be happy about what they do and not be so up tight n serious.
DeleteGreat effort Dr Bakare.You're the man.Nigeria needs more of your type.
ReplyDeleteDr Emmanuel would have been part of this. Bless his soul !
ReplyDeleteSmile at what?Can't you see they are in the middle of a conversation and not posing for photographs.instead of you o benefit from what they are sharing instead of constitution a nuisance .
ReplyDeleteLekan why do you want them to smile ?They are discussing important matters you want them to smile, and your oral health is horrible you better go see a dentist or you see that recommended site by ask a dentist above.I have been there ,it s beneficial baje baje instead of running your d**t* mouth.
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HAHA at some comments though! proud to be part of the challenge and part to be promoting oral health in Nigeria. We aim to promote knowledge about oral health in Nigeria because we are not well informed about these things therefore an event of this magnitude, drawing media and public attention will help promote this information and attitudinal change which we so desire.
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