NOHP Puducherry - Dental Orientation session taken for the Nursing students of AG Padmathi College and oral awareness given for Geriatric patients at Ariyankuppam centre.

An oral screening and treatment camp was conducted at *AAM -PHC Ariyankuppam* on 16-04-2026. During the camp, proper brushing technique was demonstrated to the general public to promote good oral hygiene practices.
 Oral health awareness was created, with special emphasis on the care of geriatric patients, including guidance on the maintenance and use of dental prostheses.
 In addition, a dental orientation session was conducted for the *AG Padmawathi nursing* students to enhance their knowledge of basic oral health care and its importanceand oral health _pledge_taken by the students.
  Necessary dental treatments were also provided to the beneficiaries. Nearly *120* individuals benefited from this camp, making it a successful initiative in improving community oral health awareness and care.