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Public Health Dentistry Conducted Village Adoption Program Promoting Community Oral Health Awareness
29 Jul 2026
Name of Coordinator
DR. NIDHI PRUTHI SHIKLA
Date of Conduction of the Event
July 10th, 2026
Objectives
The Department of Public Health Dentistry has conducted an oral health screening and treatment camp in adopted village to improve the oral health of the individuals. This is being done:
- To create awareness amongst individuals about oral health problems and their prevention.
- To provide basic treatment at the camp site.
- To provide preventive measures for the prevention of oral health diseases.
- To refer the individuals to Rama Dental College, Hospital and Research Centre for advanced treatments at discounted rates.
Outcomes
Rama Dental College, Hospital and Research Centre, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Mandhana, Kanpur conducted an oral health screening and treatment camp in the adopted village, Hora Kachhar Village, Kalyanpur Block, Kanpur, on 10th July, 2026 with enthusiastic participation from faculty, post graduates and interns under the guidance of the Principal, Dr. Asheesh Sawhny, and Head of Department, Dr. Nidhi Shukla.
The inauguration ceremony commenced with a formal welcome of Dr. Nidhi Pruthi Shukla, Head of Department, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Rama Dental College, Hospital & Research Centre, and Shri Ramnarayan Verma, Gram Pradhan, Gram Panchayat Hora Kachhar Village.
A Team of Dental Professionals visited the village, educating the residents about the basic oral hygiene practices and preventive care, followed by a free oral health screening and a treatment camp. Basic treatments like scaling and extractions were done at the camp site in the fully equipped Mobile Dental Van. Special focus was given to children and elderly. Free toothpaste samples and medicines were also distributed. The Program received positive response, improving awareness and accessibility to dental care in the village.
Almost 77 patients were examined, out of which 6 patients required scaling and 8 patients required extractions were performed at the camp site. Patients requiring advance treatments were referred to Rama Dental College, Hospital & Research Centre for treatment at discounted rates.
