A Step Towards Healthy Smiles: Improving Oral Health for Young Learners
March 27, 2025
In 2023, 54% of children screened in Knysna required dental treatment, highlighting the critical need for better oral health care. In response, the Rotary Club of Knysna and the Western Cape Department of Health approached KET to become involved in an Dental Health Initiative to educate young learners on proper oral hygiene, distribute dental supplies,...
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