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.