A team of experts from the health department organized the interactive event. The focus was on short presentations by doctor Dr. Christine Oexle and dentist Filiz Ugur on the topics of oral health and cardiovascular diseases. There were also playful hands-on elements in the form of a sugar box to guess and a tea experiment.
The link between oral health and cardiovascular disease
A key aim of the event was to educate schoolchildren at an early stage about the links between good oral health and cardiovascular disease. After all, many adults are still unaware of the positive impact that routine dental care can have on their own health. "The studies are clear: if you pay close attention to oral hygiene, i.e. brush your teeth thoroughly at least twice a day and floss regularly, you can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by around 10 percent," explained Filiz Ugur.
Sugar only in moderation - the best thing for teeth, blood sugar levels and the heart
In addition to the short presentations, an interactive blood glucose measurement by health scientist Fabius Otto was integrated into the event with the consent of the parents/guardians. The young people experienced in an impressive way the influence of water or a sweet iced tea on their blood sugar levels. After just a short time, there was a significant increase in blood sugar after drinking iced tea. "Sugar in moderation is best for the teeth, blood sugar levels and, in the long term, for the cardiovascular system," summarized Filiz Ugur.
