social outreach

Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences signed MOU with IDA to start Sports Dentistry Fellowship Bhubaneswar, Odisha: In a groundbreaking initiative, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences (KIDS), KIIT Deemed University, has signed an MOU to launch a Sports Dentistry Fellowship in collaboration with the Indian Dental Association (IDA) Head Office. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between Dr. Ashok Dhoble, Honorable Secretary IDA, and Dr. Jugajyoti Pathi, Director of KIDS, at the IDA Head Office in Prabhadevi, Mumbai. This pioneering program marks a significant milestone in KIDS' commitment to advancing dental education and care. The initiative is a testament to [...]

Bhubaneswar, June 5, 2025 – The fight against tobacco gained momentum as the Department of Public Health Dentistry at Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences (KIDS), KIIT Deemed to be University, spearheaded a powerful 12-day campaign leading up to World No Tobacco Day 2025. Under the theme “Unmasking the Appeal: Exposing Industry Tactics on Tobacco and Nicotine Products,” the initiative aimed to raise awareness, inspire action, and expose deceptive practices of the tobacco industry. Driven by the vision of our honorable founder, Prof. (Dr.) Achyuta Samanta and the leadership of Dr. Jugajyoti Pathi (Director, KIDS) and Prof. (Dr.) Aswini Kumar Kar (Principal, KIDS), the campaign saw enthusiastic participation from students, faculty, and [...]

Following the philosophy of the “Art of Giving” initiated by our Founder, Prof. Dr. Achyuta Samanta, under his leadership, a Mega Health Check-up camp was organised by the NSS unit of Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar at Biripata High School, Jajpur on 3.11.2024. It was a wonderful privilege to conduct the camp in the presence of our Founder, Dr. Achyuta Samanta. The screened patients mostly were diagnosed with chronic generalised periodontitis, grossly decayed teeth, tooth wear (generalised attrition and abrasion) and stain and calculus deposits.  The team performed dental extractions and scaling procedures in the mobile dental van, offering [...]

Under the leadership of our Founder, Prof. Dr. Achyuta Samanta, following his philosophy the “Art of Giving A free dental checkup camp was organized for the Security Guards. The NSS Unit , Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar conducted the camp  on 5.11.2024.  the screening and treatment procedures were carried out. Out of the 147 patients assessed, 48 reported to the Department of Public Health Dentistry for the free treatment procedures. Treatments provided included oral prophylaxis procedures and root canal treatment. All consultations were done and 43 follow-up appointments were scheduled for further treatments. In addition to dental treatments, the [...]

Following the philosophy of the “Art of Giving” initiated by our Founder, Prof. Dr. Achyuta Samanta, under his leadership, a Mega Health Check-up camp was organised by NSS unit Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar at Dharmasala Mahotshava Ground, Jaraka, Jajpur district on 28.09.2024. The screened patients were mostly diagnosed with chronic generalized periodontitis and grossly decayed teeth. These diagnoses highlight the widespread prevalence of periodontal disease and untreated dental caries in the community, likely exacerbated by inadequate oral hygiene practices and limited access to regular dental care. The camp benefitted the patients with free consultations and free medicines. All [...]

The NSS unit of  Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar has collaborated with the HMV Driver Training Institute, Chhatia. Following the philosophy of the “Art of Giving” initiated by our Founder, Prof. Dr. Achyuta Samanta, a free dental screening and treatment camp was organized on 29.08.2024, as per the regular dental checkup camps to be conducted at the driver training institute. Basic dental treatments were carried out among 153 screened patients in the mobile dental van and some of them were referred to the tertiary institute for further complex treatment procedures. 12 patients were diagnosed with moderate dental fluorosis. Because [...]

Following the philosophy of the “Art of Giving” initiated by our Founder, Prof. Dr. Achyuta Samanta, under his leadership, a Mega Health Check-up camp was organised by NSS unit of Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar at Seshadev Basanti Government, High School, Bhubaneswarpur, Panikoili, Jajpur district on 20.07.2024. The children screened were mostly diagnosed with dental caries including early childhood caries (ECC), chronic generalised gingivitis, grossly decayed teeth. The findings in adult patients were calculus deposits and extrinsic stains, decayed teeth, tooth wear. Total screening done - 238 The camp benefitted the patients with free consultations. All patients were educated [...]

Following the philosophy of the “Art of Giving” initiated by our Founder, Prof. Dr. Achyuta Samanta, under his leadership, a Mega Health Check-up six day-camp was organised by The NSS unit of Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar at KIIT International School, Bhubaneswar from 9.7.2024 to 16.7.2024.  The dental camps were conducted for 6 days. The number of children screened each day was as follow: Day 1: 205 Day 2: 288 Day 3: 479 Day 4: 365 Day 5: 300 Day 6: 223 The team of dentists screened students from LKG to Class XII. The camp included dental awareness talks, [...]

Following the philosophy of the “Art of Giving” initiated by our Founder, Prof. Dr. Achyuta Samanta, under his leadership, a free Dental check-up and treatment camp was organised by NSS unit of Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar at JSW, Global Business School, Infocity Road, Bhubaneswar on 5.07.2024. the camp was conducted by the NSS unit  of Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences on 5.07.2024.  the dental camp was conducted. The camp provided free dental consultations to 193 patients, offering treatments such as scaling and restorations in a mobile dental van, while referring some patients to a tertiara institute for more [...]

The NSS unit of Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar has collaborated with the HMV Driver Training Institute, Chhatia. Following the philosophy of the “Art of Giving” initiated by our Founder, Prof. Dr. Achyuta Samanta, under his leadership, a free dental screening and treatment camp was organized on 4.07.2024, as per the regular dental checkup camps to be conducted at the driver training institute. Basic dental treatments were carried out among 98 screened patients in the mobile dental van and some of them were referred to the tertiary institute for further complex treatment procedures. 15 patients were diagnosed with Oral [...]