Azalli Helps Bring Longwen District’s 1st Scientific Toothbrushing Competition to a Successful Close
Azalli Helps Bring Longwen District’s 1st Scientific Toothbrushing Competition to a Successful Close
To actively promote the 2024 "National Love Your Teeth Day" campaign, facilitate the smooth implementation of the comprehensive intervention project for children's oral diseases in Longwen District, enhance public oral health literacy, and advocate for a civilized and healthy lifestyle, Longwen District recently successfully hosted its inaugural Scientific Toothbrushing Competition. Following a preliminary selection phase spanning half a month, this event—designed to combine education with entertainment and heighten children's awareness of oral health—reached its exciting climax with the grand finals held on October 26.
The competition was jointly organized by the Longwen District Health and Wellness Bureau and the Longwen District Education Bureau. The Longwen District Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Fujian Azalli Daily Chemicals Co., Ltd., and the Frog Prince Azalli Dental Clinic served as co-organizers, participating throughout the entire event. They provided professional technical support for the competition and, through this activity, conveyed a vital message to the wider community: the importance of prioritizing children's oral health and advocating for scientific toothbrushing methods.
The competition attracted the enthusiastic participation of over 2,000 students from various schools, including Zhangzhou No. 2 Experimental Primary School, Zhangzhou Experimental Primary School (Jingshan Branch), Lantian Economic Development Zone Experimental Primary School, Lantian Economic Development Zone No. 2 Experimental Primary School, as well as Zhangzhou Longwen District Kindergartens No. 3, 4, and 5, and the XJ Star Kindergartens located at Guomao Runyuan, Xiangxie Huadu, Frog Prince, and Gangcheng Yulongwan. Additionally, several families who registered independently from the general public joined in this celebration of oral health.
Following a fierce preliminary round, students who achieved outstanding results—along with their parents—were invited to participate in the "Family Competition" stage, where they received professional toothbrushing training at the dental clinic. Ultimately, 50 families from the Preschool Group and 50 families from the School-Age Group were selected to advance together to the grand finals.
At the finals venue, participating families took the stage in turn to engage in a unique and spirited contest of toothbrushing skills. As the host delivered the countdown—"3, 2, 1... the competition begins now!"—the contestants appeared as if they were wielding magic wands, casting their own "magic of pearly white teeth." The competition utilized AI-powered smart brushing guidance devices for scoring, comprehensively evaluating participants' brushing quality across three dimensions: brushing frequency, coverage, and posture accuracy. This approach ensured the impartiality and fairness of the competition results. This format not only ignited the children's enthusiasm for participation but also subtly deepened their understanding of the importance of oral health; moreover, it served as a valuable opportunity for families to learn about and practice oral health care together.
Offstage, the host engaged the audience through interactive Q&A sessions to disseminate oral health knowledge. Those who answered correctly had the chance to win toothpaste products manufactured by Azalli—specifically, *Lengsuanling* toothpaste and *Frog Prince* anti-cavity toothpaste for children. As each question was posed, children and parents alike vied to raise their hands and answer first; the atmosphere was electric, filled with continuous applause and cheers.
Following a series of intense, exciting, and fun-filled contests—complemented by comprehensive yet encouraging feedback from the professional judges—the competition drew to a successful close. First, second, and third-place prizes, as well as Excellence Awards, were presented to winners in both the Preschool and School-Age categories. The beaming smiles of the winning children, set against the backdrop of their parents' pride, created a heartwarming scene that defined the event. These honors served not only as recognition of the children's brushing skills but also as an affirmation of their active participation and their spirit of embracing challenges.
The successful conclusion of this competition represents not only a triumph in oral health education for children but also a vivid demonstration of Longwen District’s active commitment to social responsibility and the promotion of healthy lifestyles. As designated "Oral Health Promotion Bases" under the Chinese Foundation for Prevention and Control of Dental Diseases, Fujian Azalli Daily Chemicals Co., Ltd. and the *Frog Prince* Azalli Dental Clinic actively uphold their social responsibilities. Guided by our founding philanthropic mission—"Azalli: A Relay of Love—From Self to Others, Lighting Up Smiles"—we played an integral role in organizing the competition and providing expert brushing guidance throughout the event. This commitment stems from Azalli’s deep-seated concern for, and unwavering pursuit of excellence in, the field of oral health.
Although the competition lasted but a single day, Azalli fully recognizes that the journey to safeguard children's dental health is a long and arduous one. We call upon all sectors of society to join hands with us in this endeavor—to plant the seeds of scientific brushing and dental care deep within the hearts of every child, starting with the small habits of daily life, and to work together to build a healthy, happy haven for their growth. Looking ahead, Azalli looks forward to hosting more such events, making dental care a shared priority for all, and together charting a healthy, brilliant future.
