AIIMS Bhopal Dr Abhinav Singh honoured with Dental Public Health Academic Award

Bhopal: Dr Abhinav Singh of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhopal has been honoured with the Dental Public Health Academic Award for the year 2023. Dr Singh is working as an Additional Professor in the Department of Dentistry.

The National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), India, presented the award in appreciation for the projects and research done during the last few years. His article was published in the Journal of American Dental Association, an official journal of the American Dental Association and it was titled "Loneliness and impairment as predictors for oral illnesses among 2 groups of older individuals in Central India."

In his paper, he stated that loneliness and disability were found to be significantly associated with oral health. The study results found poor oral health, low use of oral health care, and a high unmet need for dental prosthetics in the 2 groups of older adults. Practising dentists need to understand the significance of loneliness and social isolation on oral health. Interventions to reduce isolation and disability can be beneficial in improving the oral health of older adults.

The foundation day of the National Academy of Medical Sciences was celebrated in New Delhi on April 21, 2023. The academic honour awarded to the doctor included a scroll, a monetary prize, and a commemorative medal, reports The Pioneer.

Rajnath Singh, the Union Minister for Defence, attended as the event's chief guest. Due to health concerns, he participated virtually in the conference and award ceremony. While addressing the audience, he congratulated all the newly established AIIMS for the work being carried out for the development.

On behalf of the Defence Minister, Dr Shiv K Sarin, President of NAMS, and Dr Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, presented the award. The other dignitaries from the three military branches were present at the ceremony as well.

The National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS) India is a nodal agency under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the Government of India. It serves as an advisory body to the Government in matters relating to National Health Policy, Planning and as the Central Coordination Agency for organising, planning, and overseeing continuing medical education programmes throughout the nation.

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