Department of Dentistry and Psychiatry of the Government Medical College and Hospital Sector 32 Chandigarh in collaboration with Oral Health Sciences Centre, PGIMER Chandigarh, International College of Dentists Section VI ( India, Sri Lanka and Nepal) and IDA Chandigarh State Branch celebrated the World Oral Health Day and World Down Syndrome Day on 21st March 2025 at the  Government Rehabilitation Institute for Intellectual Disabilities (GRIID) Sector 31,Chandigarh.

A Dental check up camp was held for the children with Down Syndrome where they were examined and treatment was advised to them. The parents and teachers were also educated about specific aspects of preventive oral health care for these children.

Prof SP Singh Head, OHSC PGIMER Chandigarh and President IDA Chandigarh State Branch interacted with the children and gave them preventive advise.Dr RP Gupta also graced the occasion and interacted with children.The team led by Dr Gurvanit Kaur Lehl from GMCH and Dr Richa Shrivastava from OHSC PGIMER Chandigarh examined the children and gave them preventive advise on brushing and dietary  restriction of sugars so that overall good oral health can be maintained. Free toothpastes and toothbrushes were distributed among the children.

An enthusiastic dance performance was also given by the children. In all it was a very fruitful programme enjoyed by the children, the parents, teaching staff of the institute as well as the team of doctors.