World Oral Health Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 20 2019:
National Health Mission in association with Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dental College RIMS observed World Oral Health Day and conducted Fluoride screening and free dental camp at CHC complex Heirok.
The team who carried out the camp at CHC Heirok was flagged off from Medical Directorate, Lamphelpat by Dr Praveen Reddy, Principal RIMS Dental College.
About 30 doctors and other staffs took part in the camp.
A one day free dental screening camp was also conducted at Nirmala House, Uripok Bachaspati Leikai, Imphal today under the theme "Say Ahh: Act on Mouth Health".
Over 270 students were screened during the screening camp.
Dr Sarita Moirangthem, Consultant Dental Surgeons along with Dr Devina Lukram and other para-medical staff attended the students during the camp, said a statement of L Premjit Singh, deputy manager - Business Development, Shija Hospitals and Research Institute.
The World Oral Health Day was also observed at Meikley International School, Lalambung Makhong.
Indian Dental Association (IDA), Manipur State Branch, JNIMS, JNIMS Dental College and Department of Public Health Dentistry organised and awareness cum free dental camp at the venue as a part of the observance.
IDA Manipur secretary Dr N Satish Kumar and other officials attended the event.