Oral health awareness camp conducted
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, November 21 2022:
Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry in collaboration with Depart ment of Public Health Dentistry, Dental College of Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) on Sunday conducted an "Oral Health Awareness and Screening camp", as part of National Pedodontist Day celebration 2022 at Blessings Academy, Yaesom village in Kamjong district.
According to RIMS media advisor N Phillip, Department of Paediatric Preventive Dentistry assistant professor Dr Bhoomika, Dr Sharda and tutor Dr Gargi attended the event and briefed about the activities.
The programme was coordinated and guided by Dental College Department of Public Health Dentistry associate professor Dr Nandita Kshetrimayum, it said.
A total of 143 children and elders were screened for oral health conditions by the faculty and students.
They were also given referral for further treatment and follow- up.
A talk on Oral health awareness was given as part of the event followed by distribution of toothbrush, tooth paste, mouthwash, medicines, IEC materials and toys to the participants.