June 13, 2024
A series of events were conducted on the account of National Public Health Dentistry Day from 13th June - 26th June 2024.The NATIONAL Public Health Dentistry Day was celebrated on June 19th, 2024, with great enthusiasm and active participation from the dental community. The event aimed to raise awareness about the importance of oral health in overall well-being and highlight the future aspects of public health dentistry. The event was organized by the Department of Public Health Dentistry, MCODS MANGALORE in collaboration with Yenepoya Dental College, they have organized a national-level virtual debate competition for undergraduate dental students on the topic “Use of Social Media in Dental Practice.” At MCODS Mangalore, we have organized a journal club competition for postgraduate students of Public Health Dentistry. The judges of this competition were Dr.Imran of YDC, Dr.Pooja from AJ Institute of Dental Sciences, and Dr.Mithun from Dept of Community Medicine,KMC,Mangalore.A dental check-up and treatment camp for the workers of LMR Oils Private Limited in association with Health and Family Welfare, National Oral Health Program, Dakshina Kannada District. A total of 29 patients were screened and dental treatment provided. The Department of Public Health Dentistry of MCODS Manipal has scheduled a webinar on June 21.The topic of the webinar is “Revolutionizing Preventive Dentistry in India: Unveiling the Power of Intake 24 for Crafting Dietary Advice in Dental Practice.” KVG Dental College, Sullia, will hold screening, treatment camps, and health education programs on June 24 and June 25 as part of National Public Health Dentists Day. Our other collaborators were for this program, including AJ Dental College, Srinivas Institute of Dental Sciences, and the Health and Family Welfare, National Oral Health Program, Dakshina Kannada District. A total of 52 participants actively participated in the event. The attendees included dental professionals, faculty members and students of MCODS MANGALORE and other neighbouring dental colleges.. The presence of such a diverse and engaged audience contributed to the success of the celebration. Dr Ramya Shenoy Head of the Department of Public Health Dentistry delivered the welcome address, extending a warm welcome to all the participants and highlighting the importance of celebrating Public Health Dentistry Day by emphasizing the role of public health dentistry in promoting oral health and its impact on overall health and well-being. The chief guest of the function was Dr. Asha Kamath, Director In Charge of Prasanna School of Public Health, Manipal, and Professor and Head of the Department of Data Sciences, Prasanna School of Public Health. Madam, and guest of honor, Dr. Jerradin D’Souza, Founder Director of Mangalore Alzheimer’s Association. Our beloved Associate Dean, Dr. Arathi Rao, was represented Dean to this function. Dr Praveen Jodalli, had the honour of introducing chief guest and guest of honour.This is followed by the prize distribution JC club competition winners. Dr.Mithun Pai, a member of the organizing committee, delivered the vote of thanks. He expressed gratitude to all the participants, the chief guest, the guest speaker, and the organizing team for their valuable contribution.