National Oral Health Programme Nagaland (NOHPN) organised a free dental health camp on the theme “oral health for healthy life” at Kidima Village Council hall on Friday.
Speaking on the theme, director, dental Health & Family Welfare (H&FW), Dr. Theyiephrezo Khimiao said oral health meant keeping one’s mouth clean and healthy and that good oral hygiene was necessary for prevention of dental problems.
Dr. Khimiao stressed on preventive aspects and urged upon the people to make use of the services brought to them.
Meanwhile, in a short speech, Kidima chairman, Zakito Thol acknowledged the health officials for their initiative.
The programme was chaired by dental surgeon, CHC Viswema, Dr Savi Naleo, invocation by Pastor, Tepewhekho Thokhwe and vote of thanks was proposed by district oral health officer, Dr. Arenla Walling.
Altogether, 164 patients were screened in the free oral camp with 35 general patients, 47 under extraction, 64 under restoration (permanent and temporary) along with 30 other beneficiaries.
A team of nine doctors were at the camp along with a social worker, Achila Walling who sensitised the people on the ill effects of tobacco and spoke on nicotine replacement therapy.
Longleng: NOHPN organised a dental health camp on June 23, at Primary Health Centre (PHC), Bura Namsang, Longleng district.
In a press release, district media officer, K Mongsen Phom informed that in his keynote address, District Hospital Longleng, dental specialist, Dr. Bongau Phom highlighted the importance of oral hygiene and how maintaining oral hygiene by brushing twice daily and taking care of the teeth could prevent oral problems’ such as tooth decay, gingivitis, bad breath, periodontal diseases etc.
He emphasised on the harmful effects of tobacco and how it causes precancerous and cancerous conditions of the oral cavity.
Further, Dr. Phom encouraged the public to quit chewing tobacco and smoking in order to live a long and healthy life.
The dental health camp was carried out by Dr. Lemshikala and Dr. Bongau Phom.
Earlier, welcome speech was delivered by medical PHC Bura Namsang, Dr. Mongmei while the programme was inaugurated by prayer from Bura Namsang Baptist Church pastor, Hamchong.
Altogether, 74 patients availed the dental health services.
