Dental Care at Vatsalya Old Age Home

On 1 st Sept 2025, Oral health screening camp was conducted at Vatsalya old-age home, Adgaon, Nashik, by the Department of Public Health Dentistry, MGV’S KBH Dental College and Hospital, Nashik. A total of 96 elderly patients were screened for oral health disorders and distribution of tooth brush and toothpaste was done. Most patients were partially or completely edentulous and needed replacement of teeth. All patients were guided in brief regarding their treatment plan and prognosis by interns posted in the Department of Public Health Dentistry. Dr Preeti Dandge presented a health talk and also solved their queries regarding maintenance of Oral health. Our team heard and tried to resolve their queries regarding their day to day concerns. Students voluntarily donated groceries for the residents of old age home as well.

The outcome of the screening camp was to generate an oral health awareness wherein 96 patients received a thorough oral examination and were directed to seek further treatment as needed.

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