PCMS dentists stress on importance of oral health

Director Research and Medical Education, Punjab Dr Manjit Mohi on Friday emphasised on highlighting the relevance of complete oral health care especially in children. Presiding over the 12th reorientation training programme for the Punjab Civil Medical Service (PCMS) dentists here, Mohi said Dental caries is prevalent as high as 60-80 per cent in Indian children. Apart from this, about 30 per cent of children suffer from mal-aligned teeth and jaws.

“lack of awareness about dental diseases has resulted in gross neglect of oral health. She said the grass-root level health workers and doctors should have adequate knowledge about oral hygiene in order to check and prevent the dental problems right in the beginning,” she added.

She said Punjab Government would make all efforts to encourage doctors in upgrading their knowledge. Workshops should be held at regular intervals so that PCMS doctors can take benefit from such workshops adding to their performances in the field especially in the rural areas, she added.

Dr RS Mann, president, Punjab Dental Council addressed the gathering. A total of 270 PCMS dentists attended the workshop. Various lectures were delivered on latest technologies used in the field of dentistry. Six doctors from amongst PCMS dentists delivered lectures on latest in oral surgery, prosthodontics, peridontics and endodontic. 

Dr Andrea Hoda, Professor Gurvinder Gill, Dr Johny Kang, Rachel and John Goodish Internationally acclaimed speakers delivered lectures and gave presentations on pain management and women empowerment.  Dr Rajesh Sharma, Director (Procurement) /Additional Director (Dental) briefed the Doctors about the various ongoing programmes of the Health Department.