Samara Company Limited, in partnership with Abrefi Women and Children Hospital, has conducted a free dental health screening exercise at the Tanoso Health Center to promote preventive oral healthcare among residents.
The outreach forms part of activities marking this year’s World Oral Health Day, aimed at ensuring early detection and management of dental conditions such as gingivitis, cavities, and other oral infections.
The Sales and Marketing Manager for Samara Company Limited, Dennis Kwame Osei, explained that the initiative is rooted in the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility, focused on giving back to the community through health education and free screening services.
“We partnered with Abrefi Women and Children Hospital as well as Tanoso Health Center for this exercise as part of activities marking World Oral Health Day, which is celebrated on 20th March every year.
“Prior to the day, Samara Company Limited, as part of our Corporate Social Responsibility, decided to embark on a dental outreach program starting today, Friday, 20th March, and continuing on 24th March, 2026. We collaborated with the Dental Unit of Abrefi Women and Children Hospital and Tanoso Health Center for today’s program.” He said.
He noted that the exercise was designed not only to screen participants but also to provide intensive education on oral hygiene practices, including brushing teeth at least twice daily and visiting dental clinics regularly.
“Our main objective is to give back to our cherished customers and the general public by providing education on dental health. We also offered free dental screening, and we believe that through this exercise, the people of Tanoso and Techiman at large will prioritize their oral hygiene.” He said.
Mr. Osei further disclosed that the program exceeded expectations, recording a massive turnout.
“We initially expected about 200 participants, but we are proud to say that we recorded over 800 people who turned up for the dental health screening.” He revealed.
A dentist at Abrefi Women and Children Hospital, Dr. Kwame Affram Koranteng, highlighted the significance of the initiative, noting that it aligns with global efforts to promote oral health.
“World Oral Health Day is celebrated annually, and as dental health practitioners, we undertake sensitization and screening activities for residents as part of the celebrations. This year, we are fortunate to have sponsorship from Samara Company Limited, which has made the program a success.” He explained.
He pointed out that low awareness of dental health remains a concern but expressed optimism that the outreach is helping to address the gap.
“The theme for this year’s celebration is ‘A Happy Mouth is a Happy Life.’ We have realized that education on dental health is relatively low, but through this program, we have been able to educate participants on the importance of brushing their teeth twice daily and visiting the dental clinic regularly.” Dr. Kwame Affram Koranteng told our reporter.
Dr. Koranteng further encouraged the public to take advantage of available healthcare services to maintain good oral hygiene.
“I would like to encourage everyone to prioritize their oral health. The good news is that the National Health Insurance Scheme also covers dental services, so people should take advantage of it and visit dental clinics for regular check-ups.” He advised.
The Health Promotion Officer at the Tanoso Health Center, Fabea Mavis, also commended the initiative, describing it as impactful, particularly for children.
“With the support of Samara Company Limited and Abrefi Women and Children Hospital, we have received valuable education on oral health, and I am particularly impressed with the high attendance, especially the number of children who were screened. I strongly believe they will take this education seriously and prioritize their dental health.” She disclosed.
Some beneficiaries expressed appreciation to Samara Company Limited and its partners for the initiative, stating that the program has not only provided them with free screening but also deepened their understanding of proper oral hygiene practices.
Beneficiaries also received dental care paraphernalia from Samara Company Limited to support proper oral hygiene practices after the screening exercise.
The organizers reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining such interventions to improve community health outcomes in Techiman and its surrounding communities.
Source: Elvisanokye.com