RIMS college raises awareness on dental health
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, November 30 2023:
In connection with the National Pedodontist Day and Children's Day (week) celebration, RIMS Dental College Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry organised a mass pamphlet distribution programme on dental health in various parts of the capital city on Thursday.
As per a release, following the programme an oral health screening, treatment and awareness camp under the supervision of Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry associate professor Dr Wairokpam Bhoomika Devi was also conducted at the relief camp set up at Government Dance College, Palace Compound.
During the event, dental check-ups and treatments for children and adults were conducted by the doctors.
Proper brushing and mouthwash using techniques were demonstrated to the participants apart from a skit performed by the doctors.
The release also conveyed that at the end of the programme, a pledge taking ceremony was conducted for the children to keep their mouth healthy and also to incorporate a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Gifts, toys, stationery items, cloths, medicines, toothbrushes, toothpastes, mouthwashes, etc., were distributed to the children at the camp, it said.