GDCH, Mumbai: Empowering Every Individual Towards Self Oral Health Care - An Oral Health Screening and Awareness Camp

GDCH, MUMBAI: EMPOWERING EVERY INDIVIDUAL TOWARDS SELF ORAL HEALTH CARE - AN ORAL HEALTH SCREENING AND AWARENESS CAMP

Date: 30/03/2026
Venue: Sathe Nagar, near Baban Tea, Mankhurd west

Total no of Beneficiaries: 61

Rationale:

In alignment with the global theme “A Happy Mouth is… A Happy Life,” the Department of Public Health Dentistry, Government Dental College & Hospital, Mumbai, conducted an Oral Health Screening and Awareness Camp on 30 March 2026 at Sathe Nagar, Mankhurd West. The initiative aimed to promote preventive oral healthcare, early diagnosis, and self-care practices among patients and the general community, reinforcing the importance of oral health as an integral part of overall well-being.

Objectives

• To conduct oral health screening for early detection of dental diseases 
• To create awareness regarding oral hygiene and preventive practices 
• To promote self-oral healthcare and healthy habits 
• To encourage community participation through oral health pledge 

Target Population

• Patients attending the camp 
• General community members 
• Individuals from underserved and urban populations 

Activities Conducted

1. Oral Health Screening

Comprehensive oral examinations were carried out for patients to identify:

• Dental caries  
• Periodontal conditions 
• Oral lesions and other abnormalities 

Patients requiring further treatment were advised and referred appropriately.

2. Oral Health Education & Awareness

Educational sessions were conducted focusing on:

• Proper brushing techniques 
• Importance of maintaining oral hygiene 
• Role of diet in oral health 
• Prevention of common dental diseases 

3. Oral Health Pledge for Self-Care

Participants actively took an Oral Health Pledge, committing to:

• Brushing twice daily 
• Maintaining good oral hygiene practices 
• Adopting preventive approaches to oral health 

This outreach activity highlights the importance of community-based screening and education programs, especially in urban and underserved areas. By combining screening, awareness, and pledge-taking, the initiative ensured both immediate and long-term impact.

Conclusion

The camp successfully demonstrated that awareness combined with early detection can significantly improve oral health outcomes. Through such initiatives, the Department continues to advance its mission of: “Reaching Every Smile through Prevention, Awareness, and Care.”