Dental Examination and Interactive Sessions on Oral Hygiene Practices | Quality Education | SDG 4

Dates and Locations:

• 6th February 2024: Kushalpura
• 14th-15th February 2024: Sirohi
• 17th February 2024: Amber
• 28th February 2024: Kant
• 29th February 2024: Shyampura

Organizer: NIMS Dental College & Hospital

The NIMS Dental College & Hospital organized a series of Dental Examination and Oral Hygiene Awareness Sessions across various villages in February 2024.

Objective

To improve dental health awareness and provide free oral health check-ups to underserved communities.

Activities

1. Dental Screenings:
   • Comprehensive oral health assessments identified common issues like cavities, gum disease, and oral infections.
2. Hygiene Education:
   • Participants were taught proper brushing techniques, flossing methods, and the importance of regular dental visits.
3. Interactive Sessions:
   • Children participated in fun activities like quizzes on oral hygiene to reinforce learning.

Impact

The initiative significantly improved oral health awareness in these communities.

Feedback:

• “This was our first dental check-up, and we learned so much about taking care of our teeth,” said a participant.

Future Plans

The college will continue such programs to promote preventive dental care in more villages.