Volunteer project "Healthy smile for children"

A volunteer project is being carried out as part of the educational and preventive program "Healthy Smile for Children," guided by Associate Professor Zharkova O.A. from the Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, who also leads courses in Faculty of Advanced Training and Staff Retraining. The project is implemented at Preschool No. 59 by students from the Stomatological Faculty. The program currently serves 40 preschoolers.

On March 19, 2026, a group of 3rd- and 5th-year students met with children of various age groups to conduct oral hygiene classes. These sessions included multimedia presentations, themed cartoons, and interactive phantom models.

The students provided the children with memos and coloring pages designed to help them learn about oral care in an accessible and engaging way. During the educational cycle, the preschoolers participated in themed games such as "Rules of Oral Care" and "What is Useful and Harmful for Teeth." They also learned the correct tooth brushing technique and studied the educational card titled "Dental Health."