Oral Hygiene Week - Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences

Department of Dentistry & Department of Community Medicine

In association with: AIMS – NSS Unit

Program Dates & Venues

• 01/08/2025 – Nagathihalli Government School

• 02/08/2025 – Alisandra Government School

• 04/08/2025 – Dadaga Government School

• 05/08/2025 – Gondenahalli Government School

• 06/08/2025 – Chunchanahalli Government School

(Family Adopted Village under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan)

Objective –

To promote oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental care practices among school children in rural communities under the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan initiative, with a special focus on government schools at the village level.

Activity Details –

• Total Students Screened: 550

• Toothpaste & Toothbrush Distribution: Provided to all students

Awareness Sessions Conducted By

• Dr. Prasanna H.R

• Dr. Raghavendra S K

• Dr. Ranjith Singh

• Dr. Vijay S. Hugar

• Dr. Lakshmi M.S

• Dr. Kavitha M.N

These faculty members spoke about the importance of oral hygiene and preventive dental care, demonstrated proper brushing techniques, and discussed daily oral care habits.

MSWs, Postgraduates from the Department of Community Medicine, and Interns assisted in conducting health education and screening activities.

Impact-

• Enhanced oral hygiene awareness among 600 school children

• Promoted correct brushing techniques and regular dental practices

• Reinforced AIMS’ commitment to rural health through the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan and Family Adopted Village initiatives

• Promoted health equity in alignment with national health missions

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Addressed

• Goal 3: Good Health and Wellbeing

• Goal 4: Quality Education

• Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals