social outreach

Following the philosophy of the “Art of Giving” initiated by our Founder, Dr. Achyuta Samanta, an initiative was led by Dr. Jugajyoti Pathi [Director (Administration)] and, Principal Dr. Aswini Kumar Kar, on National Tooth brushing Day. The department of Public Health Dentistry of Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, under the guidance of Dr. Ipseeta Menon (HOD and Professor), organized a screening camp on 7th November 2023 at the Strawberry Kids preschool, Bhubaneswar. A tooth brushing demonstration initiative was undertaken among preschool children. Using models and AV aids, the postgraduate trainees demonstrated the proper teeth brushing techniques to [...]

Under the leadership of our Founder, Prof. Dr. Achyuta Samanta Sir, following his philosophy the “Art of Giving”, an initiative was led by Dr. Jugajyoti Pathi [Director (Administration)] and  Principal, Dr. Aswini Kumar Kar. A free dental check-up camp was organized at Kalabhoomi Odisha Crafts Museum, Gandamunda, Pokhariput, Bhubaneswar. The camp was organized during the Anjali International Children & Youth Festival​ 2023 on 15.11.2023 and 16.11.2023. The camp was conducted in association with Swabhiman (State Disability Information and Resource Centre). It is a registered non-profit and Odisha’s first cross disability organization. The founder of the organization is Stuti Mohapatra who [...]

The Department of Public Health Dentistry 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, this initiative was led by Dr. Jugajyoti Pathi [Director (Administration)] and, Principal Dr. Aswini Kumar Kar. a free dental screening and treatment camp was organized on 18.11.2023, as per the regular dental checkup camps to be conducted at the driver training institute. Basic dental treatments like scaling and restorations were carried out among 100 screened patients in the mobile [...]

Following the philosophy of the “Art of Giving” initiated by our Founder, Prof. Dr. Achyuta Samanta sir, under his leadership & under the guidance of Dr. Jugajyoti Pathi [Director (Administration)] and, Principal Dr. Aswini Kumar Kar a free dental Check-up camp was organized by Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar at Tech Mahindra, Bhubaneswar on 17.11.2023. The camp benefitted the screened patients with free consultations and treatment plan procedures were advised to them. Total patients screened - 280

Following the philosophy of the “Art of Giving” initiated by our Honorable Founder, Prof. Dr. Achyuta Samanta, and Dr. Jugajyoti Pathi, Deputy Director (Admin.), KIDS, a free dental treatment camp and toothpaste sample distribution was conducted Indian Navy Service (INS), Chilika organized by the NSS wing KIDS & Department of Public Health Dentistry, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, KIIT Deemed to be University under the supervision of Dr.Gunjan Kumar (faculty), Dr.Arpita Ph.D. scholar, Dr.Lipsa(faculty) and Dr.Alok(faculty). Postgraduates Dr.Samikshya Jena, Dr. Yagnaseni Mandal, and Dr.Anushka Saxena and interns Shayandeep, Saismita, Balpreet, Kanhu, and Garv, marketing manager- Mr.Bibekananda and paramedical staff. Dental extractions, [...]

On the occasion of the National Service Scheme (NSS) week celebration, the NSS unit of the Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, KIIT Deemed to be University organized a symposium on the topic "Know your Social Responsibilities" The event was addressed by Dr. Darshan Panda, Senior Scientist, ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack, Odisha.  and a brief lecture was delivered by Dr. Dhirendra Kumar Singh,  Program officer, NSS KIDS. Volunteers of NSS, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences attended the event along with faculty members of the School & other NSS Program officers of KIIT University. In the event, the volunteers explained the importance of knowing [...]

With the blessing of Lord Shree Jagannath  & Following the philosophy of the “Art of Giving” initiated by our Honorable Founder, Prof. Dr. Achyuta Samanta, and Dr. Jugajyoti Pathi, Deputy Director (Admin.), KIDS,  a free dental treatment camp and toothpaste sample distribution was conducted for Sevayats of Shree Jagannath Temple, Puri organized by the Department of Public Health Dentistry, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, KIIT Deemed to be University under the supervision of Dr.Gunjan Kumar (faculty), Dr.Shiba Behera (faculty), postgraduates Dr.Samikshya, Dr.Yagnaseni, Dr.Aseema,  interns and paramedics on 19.09.2022. Dental extractions, restorations, and oral prophylaxis were carried out among 153 patients in the mobile dental van and portable dental chair followed by the distribution of medications among the people.

Following on footnotes of our beloved founder sir Dr. (Prof). ACHYUTA SAMANTA sir, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences launches a Philanthropic initiative KIDSSS EXPRESS. The prime objectives of KIDSSS EXPRESS are: 1. To deliver smiles for special children & underprivileged children across various parts of Odisha. 2. Spiking the confidence levels of Interns and Postgraduates in treatment of special children by constant exposure and gaining experience through these camps. 3. Spreading the oral hygiene awareness amongst the parents and caretakers of these children and counselling them on their will. The KIDSSS EXPRESS has till now reached venues like Keonjhar, Athagarh, [...]

KIDS Organised free dental treatment camp at Sunamuhun, Brahmagiri, Puri. Following the philosophy of the “Art of Giving” initiated by our honorable Founder, Dr. Achyuta Samanta, & under the very able guidance of Dr. Jugajyoti Pathi, Asst. Director (Admin.) , KIDS,  a free dental treatment camp was organized at Sunamuhin, Brahmagiri ,Puri  by Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, KIIT Deemed to be University under the supervision of faculty member Dr.Gunjan Kumar,  Dr.Alok Kumar Sethi, postgraduates Dr.Samikshya, Dr.Yagnaseni, Dr.Anushka and interns on 10.06.2022. Dental extractions, restorations and oral prophylaxis were carried out among 108 patients in the mobile dental van followed by the distribution of free medications among the people.