As part of the 30th year celebration (30 dazzles) we from the department of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry through our N-SPECC (Nitte Special Child Care) conducted "NO - New cavity approach" programme for the Mangala Jyothi Special School children. We will be conducting periodically screening and preventive dentistry treatments to all the special children for a period of one year.. The first camp was conducted on 15th July 2015 under the able guidance of Dr. Amitha. M. Hegde, Senior Professor and Head of the .H.O.D., Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry.
Questionnaire were given to the parents to fill out questions pertaining to oral hygiene and diet. An oral health talk comprising of video play and tooth brushing technique was demonstrated. Visual pedogogy in the form of posters were given to all the parents for reinforcement of oral hygiene measures in the children.
A total of 58 special children (Play school – standard V) which comprised of autistic, hearing impaird, physically disabled, mild mental retardation were screened. Oral prophylaxis and topical fluoride treatment were provided to all the children.
Next similar programe for special children of class VI to X will be taking place shortly. Postgraduates attended:Dr. Ankit, Dr. Vaishak, Dr. Natasha, Dr. Rachaita Chhabra, Dr. Devika, Dr. Harikrishnan, Dr. Rohan and Dr. Yerra Anusha. Non- teaching staff attended: Mrs. Usha V. Shetty
Questionnaire were given to the parents to fill out questions pertaining to oral hygiene and diet. An oral health talk comprising of video play and tooth brushing technique was demonstrated. Visual pedogogy in the form of posters were given to all the parents for reinforcement of oral hygiene measures in the children.
A total of 58 special children (Play school – standard V) which comprised of autistic, hearing impaird, physically disabled, mild mental retardation were screened. Oral prophylaxis and topical fluoride treatment were provided to all the children.
Next similar programe for special children of class VI to X will be taking place shortly. Postgraduates attended:Dr. Ankit, Dr. Vaishak, Dr. Natasha, Dr. Rachaita Chhabra, Dr. Devika, Dr. Harikrishnan, Dr. Rohan and Dr. Yerra Anusha. Non- teaching staff attended: Mrs. Usha V. Shetty
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