Aligarh, October 23: In a significant step towards promoting preventive healthcare and oral hygiene awareness among children, the Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dr. Ziauddin Ahmad Dental College, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), organised a dental screening camp at STS Minto Circle School, AMU. The camp benefited approximately 300 schoolchildren, highlighting the importance of early detection and prevention of dental diseases.
The initiative focused on assessing the oral health status of schoolchildren and sensitising them to the importance of maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Alongside dental screening, the children received guidance on proper tooth-brushing techniques, daily oral hygiene practices, and the significance of regular dental check-ups.
The camp was organised under the guidance of Prof. Dr. N. D. Gupta, Principal, Dr. Ziauddin Ahmad Dental College, and Prof. Dr. Neha Agrawal, Chairperson, Department of Public Health Dentistry. Faculty members Dr. Pramod Kumar Yadav and Dr. Syed Amaan Ali contributed to the successful execution of the programme.
The screening and awareness activities were supported by postgraduate student Dr. Tuba Imam, interns Dr. Samia Ahmad and Dr. Faizah Maghroob, and final-year BDS students ZubaidaSwaleha, Kulsoom Fazal, Mohd. Asbarul Haque Jami, and Mohammad Ali.
The programme was conducted by Mr. Faisal Nafis, Principal, STS Minto Circle School, and his team members Mrs. Naushin Fatima, Miss Nasreen Fatima, and Mrs. Haleema Begum. Their support helped facilitate the smooth conduct of the camp and ensured the active participation of the schoolchildren.
The initiative highlighted the importance of school-based dental screening and oral health education in building awareness, promoting preventive care, and reducing the risk of oral diseases among children. The event reflected the message; healthy smiles begin with early awareness, regular screening, and lifelong oral hygiene habits.
