North Archives - International College of Dentists Section VI

14Apr, 2024

World Oral Health Day – Chandigarh

To celebrate the World Oral Health day the Department of Dentistry Government Medical College and hospital sector 32 Chandigarh in collaboration with ICD and IDA chd state branch organized a preventive oral health programme on 27th March 2024 at Government Rehabilitation institute of intellectual disabilities (GRIID)for the teacher’s, caretakers and parents of the enrolled students. They were educated about the preventive regime to be followed so that dental diseases can be prevented in these children. Dietary counselling regarding restriction of sugary products and nutritious foods was done. Use of modified toothbrush and role of flourides was also told. Stress was laid on prevention so that they maintain their oral hygiene and do not need to undergo cumbersome dental treatment. Brushing demonstration was also done on models and power point presentation. The talk was interactive and all the queries were addressed. Overall it was a very educative programme and benefitted the audience. Free distribution of toothpastes was done by IDA chd state branch.

14Apr, 2024

International Women’s Day – East Delhi

13th march 2024, On occasion of international women’s day celebration at IDA east Delhi, ICD President Dr Meera Verma was chief guest and was fellicitated. Dr Y K Virmani, Dr Sharad kapoor Dr Brij Sabharwal were guest of honor and were fellicitated.

Lectures were on best cancer by Dr Rashi Aggarwal, oral cancer by Dr Pankaj Gupta, Dr Reena spoke about I Can Care, Dr Neena Moitra spoke about Improvement begins with I,

Recognition was given to those ladies who are doing exceptional work.

14Apr, 2024

International Women’s Day – Chandigarh

The Department of Dentistry Government Medical college and hospital sec 32 Chandigarh in collaboration with ICD,IDA chd state branch and Department of obstetrics and Gynaecology GMCH 32 organized a preventive oral health programme on 12th March to celebrate the international women’s day. It was an interactive programme which started with the asking the questions to the audience. Than they were educated on oral health preventive measures by power point presentation with lectures .All aspects such as oral lesions during pregnancy, nutritional intake, myths regarding oral hygiene during pregnancy, anticipatory guidance, role of fluorides and type of toothbrush to be used were discussed. Also emphasis was laid on oral health care of infants as cleaning of gum pads, early childhood caries, storage of avulsed tooth and restriction of sweet intake .overall it was a very interactive session and benefitted the audience who had come to the Gynaecology OPD. Brushing demonstration was also given and free toothpastes were distributed by IDA chd state branch.