NOHP Puducherry - PREVENT, PROTECT & PROMOTE : A 4 month school dental health initiative by CHC Manadipet

Campaign

A comprehensive four month  School Dental Health and Tobacco Awareness Campaign was conducted by CHC Mannadipet to educate students on the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene and the harmful effects of tobacco use. The session included interactive demonstrations on proper brushing techniques, awareness about common dental problems, and preventive measures. Special emphasis was given to the dangers of tobacco consumption, highlighting its link to oral diseases, including oral cancer. Students actively participated and were encouraged to adopt healthy habits for a brighter, disease-free future.

Screening was done to all the students and students requiring treatments were referred to CHC Mannadipet by the dentist.

Total number of schools visited-6

Total number of students benefitted- 1500


Name of association/organization
National Oral Health Programme, Government of Puducherry
Name of activity(ies)
NOHP Puducherry - PREVENT, PROTECT & PROMOTE : A 4 month school dental health initiative by CHC Manadipet
Type of activity(ies)
Campaign
Dental check-ups
School visit
Talk

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Number of activity(ies)
6
Number of participants (in activities)
1499
Activity date(s)
September-1-2025 to
December -31-2025