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National Tooth Brushing Day Celebrated with Outreach Program and Reel-Making Competition
14 Nov 2024
Kanpur, November 7, 2024 – On the occasion of National Tooth Brushing Day, celebrated annually on November 7, the Department of Public Health Dentistry at Rama Dental College, Hospital, and Research Centre, Mandhana, Kanpur, organized a school-based oral health outreach program at Prabhat Public Senior Secondary School. The department also held a reel-making competition for BDS and MDS students to raise awareness of the importance of tooth brushing and oral hygiene.
The event, guided by Principal Dr. Asheesh Sawhny and Head of Department Dr. Nidhi Shukla, featured a comprehensive program with active participation from faculty members Dr. Nidhi Pruthi Shukla, Dr. Charu Chitra, and Dr. Rohma Yusuf, along with postgraduate students Dr. Bijoy Bikram Das, Dr. Ariba Tajammul, and Dr. Prakriti Katiyar, and interns Deeksha Saxena, Ayush Srivastava, Shivam Srivastava, Tasha Tiwari, Shiwani Singh, and Ajay Kumar.
During the outreach, postgraduate students conducted presentations emphasizing the significance of tooth brushing for oral health and overall well-being. They also demonstrated proper brushing techniques on dental models, engaging nearly 290 children who practiced brushing on their own under supervision. Each child received a toothbrush and toothpaste as part of the program. Additionally, a screening session was held, identifying common dental issues like dental caries, bleeding gums, and stained teeth. Children requiring further treatment were referred to Rama Dental College, ensuring a continuum of care.
Meanwhile, BDS and MDS students competed in a reel-making event focused on tooth brushing awareness. With ten creative submissions, two winning entries were selected to be showcased on the college’s social media platforms, helping spread the message of good oral hygiene practices to a broader audience.
