Dental Check-up and Oral Cancer screening camp

Date: 23rd September 2022
Venue: Aarey Milk Colony, Goregaon

Department of Public Health Dentistryin association with Rotary Club of Addiction Prevention 3141 conducted a dental check-up and oral cancer screening camp on 23rd September 2022 at Aarey Milk Colony, Goregoan. The staff Dr. Sheiba Gomes and Dr Ketaki Bhor along with interns: Faiza Sayyad, Samiya Haq,and AaishaOjaparticipated in the camp.
The objectives of the camp were to conduct dental check-up and screen the patients for potentially malignant lesions and educatethem on the harmful effects of tobacco and conduct awareness about tobacco cessation.
A total of 45 patients wereexamined and 18 showed the presence of potentially malignant lesions. Treatment and counseling were recommended for those who needed it.Travelers and common public commuting and staying in Aarey colony area benefitted from this initiative We would like to take this opportunity to thank to Dean Sir, Dr. Gaurang Mistry for guiding us from inception to completion of the camp. Special mention ofRotary Club of Addiction Prevention 3141authorities for their unconditional support and assistance throughout the camp.