The Department of Public Health Dentistry conducts a dental and medical camp in the extension of the month-long celebration activities on the occasion of World Oral Health Day, 2023.
The Department of Public Health Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Sciences, SGT University in collaboration with the SGT Publicity Team organized a dental as well as medical camp in the extension of the month-long celebration activities on the occasion of World Oral Health Day, 2023. The camp was organized on 5th April 2023 (Wednesday) at Devilal Colony, Pataudi Chowk, Gurugram. The dental team was headed by Dr. Surbhi Priyadarshi (Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Public Health Dentistry) along with 2 postgraduate students Dr. Jhalak (Dept. of Endodontics), Dr. Kevin (Dept. of Periodontics) and 5 interns Lokesh, Mumtaz, Asha, Rekha, Komal. Mr. Sunil (Attendant) accompanied us. A dental checkup of 50 individuals including 24 males and 26 females from different age groups was done. Twenty individuals were provided basic treatment which included partial oral prophylaxis, restorations, and extractions in the mobile dental van at the campsite. Positive feedback was obtained from many patients post-treatment. However rigorous cases requiring complex treatment were referred to SGT dental college. All patients were given referral slips. The patients got ample opportunities to interact with the dental surgeons to enquire and gain knowledge concerning oral diseases. Highlighting the theme of this year’s ‘Be Proud of Your Mouth’ importance of maintaining good and hygienic oral health was verbally delivered to the patients. An oral hygiene kit consisting of a toothpaste, tooth brush and mouthwash was distributed to the needy population. With the involvement of every single member of the dental team and their enormous efforts, motive of the dental camp was achieved to its maximum.