To commemorate World Oral Health Day 2025, International College of Dentists, Section VI (India, Sri Lanka & Nepal) & IDA Chandigarh State Branch in collaboration with Health Department Haryana & OHSC, PGIMER, Chandigarh organized Oral Health Talk & Dental Check Up Camp at Government Model Sanskriti Primary School, Village Budhanpur, District Panchkula on 20th March, 2025.

The Team from Health Department Haryana was lead by Dr. Shivani Hooda, Deputy Civil Surgeon, District Panchkula (Haryana) & The Team from PGI was lead by Dr. Richa Shrivastava, Associate Professor, OHSC, PGIMER, Chandigarh.

Fellow Dr. R P Gupta interacted with the Students & informed them about the importance of Oral Health & how it is related to General Health. He also encouraged Children to maintain good Oral Hygiene by brushing teeth twice daily & preventing dental caries by limiting sugary, sticky food to not more than twice daily & by increasing the intake of fibrous food.

Around 400 Students were screened for dental problems & will further receive free treatment. Free Tooth brushes & Tooth Pastes were distributed to all the Students by Health Department, District Panchkula (Haryana).

Fellow Dr. Varun Bajaj also participated.