News from ABSMIDS | Free anti-tobacco awareness and oral health awareness camp

The Department of Public Health Dentistry, AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences in association with the Indian Cancer Society, conducted a free anti-tobacco awareness and oral health awareness camp at Government High School, Permannur on 22.08.2025. Oral health and oral cancer awareness was provided, emphasizing on the ill effects of tobacco, the influence of tobacco industry on children and measures to protect children from the ill effects of tobacco. A total of 88 school children attended the awareness talk.