The Department of Public Health Dentistry organized a dental as well as medical camp at Bhajghera village.
SGT University Latest: The Department of Public Health Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Sciences, SGT University in collaboration with SGT Publicity Team organized a dental as well as medical camp on 6th May (Saturday), 2023 at Bhajghera village, Nuh.
The dental team was headed by Dr. Ankita Yadav (Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Public Health Dentistry) along with 2 postgraduate students Dr. Preetika (Dept. of Oral Medicine and Radiology), Dr. Mehak (Dept. of Periodontics), and 4 interns Asha, Mansi, Mumtaz, Jagriti, Mr. Sunil (Attendant) accompanied us. Dental checkup of 47 individuals including 15 males and 32 females from different age groups was done.
23 individuals were provided basic treatment which included oral prophylaxis in the mobile dental van at the camp site. 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.
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.
