Pepsodent, organized a panel discussion to raise the awareness levels and highlight the importance of healthy habits for healthy kids in the city yesterday. The panel comprised of people who influence healthy habits in children and included renowned members from the fraternity of Doctors, Nutritionists, Paediatricians and Educationists.

The panel discussion is a first of a series of initiatives that Pepsodent has taken upon itself to spread the message of night brushing and healthy habits across Tamil Nadu.

The panel discussion brought out a plethora of ideas and simple suggestions to enhance the overall wellbeing of children. It also sought to bring in early intervention as opposed to treatment for conditions relating to children. One of the key points highlighted at the discussion was the role of the parent in establishing a discipline and leading by example.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Vaidehi Ketkar, Clinical Research Manager, Oral Care, Hindustan Unilever, said, "though there is awareness on night brushing, it is alarming to note that most people do not adhere to this routine. There is a great need to raise awareness on the importance of night brushing on oral health, and oral health in the overall well being in a person. As parents, and as people who influence habits in children, it is our duty to inculcate healthy habits at a very early stage in our wards."