Despite the impact of the Coronavirus the Rotary Club of Church Wilne regular Zoom Speaker meetings continue to go from strength to strength. During Mondays Zoom meeting, the members listened to a fascinating presentation by dental student, Laura Cook, who will be going into her 4^th year at the University of Leeds, on how we can all help to maintain our oral health through the Coronavirus period.

With non-emergency dental appointments unable to go ahead due to coronavirus, Laura discussed, the importance of a good oral hygiene routine, multiple techniques that can be used to remove dental plaque, dietary advice, and instruction on alcohol consumption. Key points for us all to remember:
• Brush teeth twice daily for 2 minutes with a fluoride toothpaste, last thing at night and on one other occasion.
• Use a small toothbrush head of medium texture.
• After brushing spit out your toothpaste and do not rinse your mouth!
• Clean daily between the teeth to below the gum line with dental floss or interdental brushes.
• Both frequency and amount of sugar consumption should be reduced.
• Keep the hour before bed sugar free.

The club were eager to implement their new knowledge of good oral health practice.

For more information on Rotary, our speaker evenings, events and the main activities organised by our club please contact our Secretary, David Hewitt at: rccw1220@gmail.com

Rotarian Dr John A Cook
For Church Wilne Rotary