33rd free dental health fortnight organized by Health Department

Kapurthala, February 21 (Punjab Post Bureau) – The 33^rd 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 good dental  health is important to maintaining a healthy mouth, teeth and gums. She emphasized that it is necessary to visit dental health professionals regularly for good oral hygiene. Dr. Jasmeet Bawa 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 (1 feb to 15 feb.) approximately 3104 patients were examined. She further added that 170 free dentures were distributed among the needy elders, even though a target of 110 dentures had initially been set by the department. Around 2146 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. She also told about the Paeditric corner in Dental OPD to allievate the fear of dental treatment in children.

            Acs Dr. Ramesh kumari Banga, DHO Dr. Kuljit Singh,DMC Dr. Sarika duggal, Dfpo Dr. Raj Karni,  Senior Medical officer Dr. Tara singh, Dr. Moninder kaur, Dr. Gurdev Singh Bhatti, Dr. Deepak Jain were also present on the occasion.