Department of Public Health Dentistry organized a Dental check-up camp.

Dental check-up camp was organized by the Department of Public Health Dentistry, Faculty
of Dental Sciences, SGT University in continuation with the World Oral Health Day, 2023-
month long celebrations on 17 th April, 2023 (Monday) at Good Shepherd Pre School & Day
Care, Gurgaon.
The dental team was headed by Dr. Surbhi Priyadarshi (Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Public
Health Dentistry) along with Dr. Nivedita (Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Pedodontics) and 7
interns Ishaan, Jatin, Amit, Jagriti, Mohini, Fiza, and Lokesh. Mr. Sunil (Attendant)
accompanied the dental team. Oral health screening of 292 students from classes Nursery to
II nd was done. The children were between the age group of 3 to 7 years.
The primary goal of this session was to increase the access and utilization of dental care at
grass root levels and also to create awareness among the community. Oral health talk was
rendered focusing on the importance of maintenance of oral hygiene. Demonstration of
toothbrushing technique was given with the help of dentoform model. To encourage the
children to adopt healthy oral practices, an oral hygiene kit was distributed. Students who
required dental treatment were referred to SGT Dental hospital for further treatment.
The camp was organized to create awareness related to the issues of oral health and the
importance of oral hygiene and concluded with a high hope that the team has moved a step
forward in creating an orally healthier community.

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