RIMS Dental College conducts plantation drive
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, November 22 2023:
A mass tree plantation programme under the theme "Tree for Healthy Life, Teeth for Overall Well Being" was organised on Wednesday by RIMS Dental College Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry in connection with the National Pedodontist Day and Children's Day (week) celebration 2023 at the College's new building.
Speaking on the occasion, Dental College principal professor B Praveen Reddy informed that main aim of conducting tree plantation programme was to spread awareness of oral health to public and especially among the kids.
Training was given to parents, teachers and NGOs to make the kids understand about oral health, the principal stated, adding that planting of trees will make society look green, increase availability of oxygen in the atmosphere and thus help in preventing ozone layer depletion.
A skit play was also performed by the interns, demonstrating the importance of teeth and oral health and proper brushing techniques apart from awareness lectures on maintenance of various parts of the oral cavity.
The event also included awareness about the speciality of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry which was guided by associate professor Dr Wairokpam Bhoomika Devi under the supervision of assistant professor Dr Rajkumari Sarada Devi.