The Department of Public Health Dentistry organized a dental as well as medical camp at Badli village, Jhajjar

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 on 18th May (Thursday),2023 at Badli village, Jhajjar.
The dental team was headed by Dr. Ankita Yadav (Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Public Health Dentistry) along with 2 postgraduate students Dr. Tanishka (Dept. of prosthodontics), Dr. Mehak (Dept. of Periodontics) with 5 interns Diksha, Livanshi, Asha, Garima, Mansi and Mr. Darshan (Attendant) accompanied us. A dental checkup of 78 individuals including 38 males and 40 females from different age groups was done. 34 individuals were provided basic treatment which included oral prophylaxis, Restorartion and Extraction 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 had ample opportunities to interact with the dental surgeons to learn about oral diseases. The importance of maintaining good and hygienic oral health was verbally delivered to the patients. An oral hygiene kit consisting of toothpaste, toothbrush, and mouthwash was distributed to the needy population. Along with this, medicines including analgesics, antibiotics and multivitamins were distributed at the camp site. 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.

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