32nd free dental health fortnight concludes

Kapurthala, Dec 11 (Punjab Post Bureau) – The 32^nd free dental health fortnight organized by Health Department Kapurthala under the supervision of Dr. Jasmeet Kaur Bawa concluded here today. On the occasion civil surgeon Dr. jasmeet Kaur Bawa said patient satisfaction is our motto. She added that healthy teeth are one of the indicators of human well being. She emphasized that oral health is essential to general health and well being at every stage of life. Dr. JasmeetBawa said that bacteria from the mouth can cause infections in other parts of body .

           District Dental Health Officer Dr. Surinder Mall said during the fortnight (25 Nov. to 9Dec.) approximately 3250 patients was examined. She further added that 196 free dentures were distributed among the needy elders, even though a target of 110 dentures had initially been set by the department. Around 2300 Students were examined during the camp. She also said that the aim of the dental fortnight is to generate awareness among masses about the oral health.

          District immunization officer Dr. Asha mangat, Senior Medical officer Dr. Tara singh, Dr. Gurdev Singh Bhatti, Dr. Sukhvinderkaur, Dr. Sonia, Dr. Shubhra Singh, Dr. Kanwaljit Kaur were also Present On the occasion.