DENTAL HYGIENE AWARENESS TALK

'Good dental hygiene is important to maintain the health of the teeth and gums but it is also important to maintain the health of the entire mouth.'

On 25 Sept. 2019,Dental Hygiene Awareness Talk was organized by DAV Centenary Public School, Nabha under the guidance of our worthy Principal Dr Meena Mehta in the Junior Wing. In the camp, dentists from Columbia Asia Hospital, Patiala visited by the help of  simply healthcare to make the students aware about oral hygiene of students .Dr. Ramneek guided the students about the ways of brushing of the teeth in a proper way. In order to have better impact on the minds of the children ,they were shown small movies and questions were asked.The talk initiated with educating students about common dental ailments, especially stressing on tooth decay and gum diseases and measures to prevent them. The students were highlighted about the eating patterns and food choices which cause tooth decay.  The doctor also highlighted about the possible formation of harmful acid which develops when bacteria (plaque) get in contact with sugar in the mouth which ultimately results in tooth decay.The students got ample opportunities to interact with the dental surgeons to enquire and gain knowledge concerning oral diseases.The Principal  thanked the dental surgeon and the team from Columbia Asia for sparing their precious time  for rendering the service to the school.