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National Pedodontist Day Celebrated at RBIS by organising dental camp

PUNJAB NEWS EXPRESS | November 14, 2024 06:58 PM

MOHALI: Children's Day and National Pedodontist Day was celebrated in Rayat Bahra International School. Dr Akshey Sharma, Principal of Rayat Bahra Dental College and Hospital, said the objective of the celebrations was to create awareness about the significant role of paediatric dental specialists in children’s good oral health and to impart oral health education.

Dr Umang Jagga, paediatric dental specialist, encouraged the children to practice good oral hygiene measures like brushing, flossing and explained to the children the significance of a balanced diet of fruits, green leafy vegetables, seafood, turmeric, grains and dairy products like milk and yoghurt.

Oral health check-ups were done and the education regarding the preventive measures in paediatric dentistry; healthy versus sticky, sugary diet; importance of routine dental checkups; efficient brushing techniques were explained to the children and their parents on dental models.

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