Toothbrushes for Children

On Sunday, June 29, Foundation for Progress staff and volunteers visited Aspindza orphanage to deliver the toothbrushes, floss, and toothbrush holders that were donated by La Quinta dentist, Dr. Michael Long. On our visit, Foundation for Progress brought along two dentists from the capital city of Tbilisi to check the children's teeth and conduct a brief lecture on the importance of dental hygiene. We brought fresh fruit for the children and as they ate the dentists spoke with them about proper dental habits, how to floss, and answered questions. Around 40 children were present and each child was handed a new toothbrush, a pack of floss, a shark-head toothbrush holder, and a tube of toothpaste. The project was a great success in teaching the children about dental hygiene. Thanks again to Dr. Michael Long of La Quinta for his generous donation of toothbrushes, floss, and toothbrush holders!


One of the Tbilisi dentists examines a child.


Foundation volunteers pass toothbrushes out to the children.