07/11/2025
๐ผ Celebrating International Elderโs Day ๐ต๐ด
โจ Department of Prosthodontics, Crown & Bridge โจ
The Department of Prosthodontics proudly celebrated International Day for Older Persons by organizing a Free Dental Screening and Treatment Camp โ a heartfelt initiative dedicated to the health and happiness of our senior citizens. ๐๐ฆท
We express our deepest gratitude to our Hon. Chairman, Dr. A.C. Shanmugam, for his thoughtful gesture of gifting hand towels, making the elderly feel valued and cared for. ๐๐
A special thanks to our beloved Dean, Dr. Edwin Devdoss, and Principal, Dr. Girish H.C., for their continuous support and encouragement towards community welfare. ๐
Our sincere appreciation to IPS Bengaluru Branch for sponsoring fruits ๐๐ โ a gesture that brought smiles and warmth to our beloved elders.
The event was graced by Dr. U. Krishna Kumar (HOD), Dr. Shwetha Poovani (Professor), and Mr. Krishna Murthy (Director, Mathruchaya Trust). Nearly 50 inmates were screened, including 15 bedridden elders examined in their cottages. ๐ฉบ
๐ฌ Highlights of the Day:
๐ฆท Health Talk by Dr. Priyanka โ on the importance of maintaining oral health.
๐ฅ Diet & Nutrition Counseling by Dr. Srishti, Dr. Sushma J, and Dr. Nischitha A.B..
๐งโโ Yoga Demonstration by Dr. Vishwanath โ promoting physical and mental well-being.
๐ญ Street Play: โTrust the Trained, Not the Trickstersโ โ raising awareness on safe dental care and the dangers of quack treatments. ๐ซ๐ฆท
The day was truly meaningful as our staff, postgraduates, and interns came together to spread smiles, compassion, and awareness on the importance of oral and overall health for the elderly. ๐๐