NEPNI COLLEGE OF NURSING
REPORT ON FREE DENTAL CHECKUP AND ORAL HEALTH AWARENESS CAMP
DATE: 10/05/2022
TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
VENUE: ALIKASH ADARSHA PRATHAMIK VIDYALAY
Oral health plays a vital role in overall health and well – being of the individual. With the objective of helping people access oral health Dept. of Nursing, NEPNI Group of Institutions on the eve of on going nurses week (6th to 12th May) organized a free dental checkup and oral health awareness camp in Alikash Adarsha Prathomik Vidyalay premises for the school students. The team of dentist along with nursing faculties and students, carried out a comprehensive dental checkup on the students.
The camp started with a welcome note by Mrs. Punam DebBarma, Principal NEPNI College of Nursing followed by a motivational speech by Mrs. Rashida Begum, Administrative officer, NEPNI Group of Institutions. The camp included a thorough dental checkup by a renown dentist Dr. Jahidul Islam Ahmed, and dental awareness talk by nursing students, educating students about common dental ailments – especially stressing on the right way to brush teeth. Demonstration of hand washing was also included in the talk.
The young students cherished the chance to interact with the team to enquire and gain knowledge about their oral health and maintaining good oral hygiene.
The program ended with a vote of thanks by Mrs. Bina Bora, Principal NEPNI School of Nursing.