Having Toothbrush
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No Excuse for not Having Toothbrush
The Cook Islands Report for 1957-58, tabled in the House of Representatives, Wellington, late n August, hut not yet printed, reports that toothbrushes are being made available at cost price to school children through out the Group.
It is part of a drive to combat a high incidence of dental decay.
The Report says that the aim of the Health Department is to make every child dentally fit twice per annum by inspection and treatment. This is at present being achieved at Rarotonga and Atiu hut additional staff is required to handle the situation elsewhere.