Sabangya, 25 April (MTNews): Observing the Oral Cancer Screening month, a free dental camp was conducted at Govt. Middle School, Sabangya Compound on the 25 April. The Camp was organized by National Oral Health Program (NOHP) in collaboration with Iva Healthcare Ltd. & Renascent Pharma.
Generating awareness on oral cancer and maintenance of good oral health, Dr Sentirenla educated the students on the importance of practicing good oral health habits, avoidance of the use of tobacco and on the outcomes of failure in maintaining proper oral hygiene. She particularly made the students aware of the main cause responsible for oral cancer and other problems which may arise due to poor dental health.
The medical team was led by Dr Taliwaba Ao, Senior Dental Surgeon IMDH, who treated children who availed the free services provided.
The staff of Sabangya PHC and teachers from GMS Sabangya assisted in all the needful logistics.
Free oral hygiene kits, containing a toothbrush and toothpaste were also distributed to the students on the occasion.