WORLD ORAL HEALTH DAY-MARCH 2024

WHERE PAINT MEETS PLAY

Awareness about Tobacco usage and its harm full effect on oral cavity has been explained to the workers at Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) by the Post Graduates, House surgeons of Department of Public Health Dentistry through the Face painting and roll paly skit act.

ORAL HEALTH-AN INTEGRAL HEALTH

Oral health is an integral part of general health. Dental caries which constitutes a significant public health problem worldwide is a common chronic infectious transmissible disease. Apart from poor oral hygiene, diet, in particular, sugar-rich food, and many other factors have always been associated with it. This is more prevalent in underdeveloped countries. Caries is difficult to treat. It may results in impairment of nutrition and esthetics with accompanying psychological problems. Since, oral cavity reflects the general health of the person, one should implement preventive practices that can decrease them. This may be best implemented with the help of dental or medical workers, who are being trained to provide oral screenings, apply preventive measures and counsel caregivers/ parents so that we can create a healthy smile and a beautiful life.

Oral health in a holistic approach by a Health Education for creating a spark into their minds marching towards Preventive Oral health by the Department of Public Health Dentistry.

STORIES OF TOOTHIE

In this event the House surgeons created awareness among the factory workers in IOC regarding importance of oral health in maintaining the overall health by telling stories based on “Toothie”.

CREATING A HAPPY MOUTH WALL

Selfie booth is installed in Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Dental Science and the Indian oil Corporation(IOC) to create awareness among the students and patients on importance of oral health care.