The Department of Public Health Dentistry, ABSMIDS in association with Shri Sharada School, Shimanthur, Lions Club Bappanadu and Indian Cancer Society, conducted a free dental screening camp and Anti-Tobacco awareness program at Shri Sharada School, Shimanthur on 26.10.2024. 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 208 school children underwent screening during the camp. Around 180 school children were referred to the nearby Hejamadikody Rural Satellite Centre for further treatment.
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