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 is an Inclusion Expert, TEDx Speaker & Disability Rights Activist.
The key to good general health is good oral health. Managing everyday tasks, particularly self-care, can be difficult for people with developmental impairments such autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and others. Achieving and maintaining good health, including oral health, may require additional assistance for those with certain limitations. Patients who are physically impaired and mentally retarded are more prone to caries and periodontal diseases owing to their inadequate oral hygiene habits. Their food, eating habits, medicines, limitations in physical activity, and poor cleaning habits all lead to poor oral health.
This Oral health screening camp benefitted them with free consultations and good oral health care tips was provided to their guardians.
