Jamnagar Dental College honoured for excellence in oral health
Ahmedabad: The Government Dental College and Hospital in Jamnagar, Gujarat, has once again achieved significant success in dental care and oral health. For the second consecutive year, the dental college has been awarded by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
The dental college won the honours in the Best Performing Dental College this year, for promoting dental health and spreading awareness about the harms of tobacco use, news agency IANS reported.
According to patients, the dental hospital not only provides dental treatment with modern equipment but also creates awareness about tobacco and cigarette addiction.
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“I've been coming here for treatment for four months and have gradually reduced my tobacco use because I'm now afraid of contracting a serious illness, like cancer. I feel confident that I'll receive quality treatment here,” said one of the patients.
The hospital also houses a centre dedicated to educating patients on the ill effects of tobacco use, and counselling is also provided.
The dental college team also visits nearby districts, village Anganwadi centres, schools and colleges to examine people's teeth and educate them about the dangers of tobacco use.
They also educate people about the importance of oral health through street plays and awareness rallies. These efforts have earned the Government Dental College and Hospital, Jamnagar, a nationally recognised institution, reports IANS.
Notably, the state government-run hospital organises various programmes to create awareness about oral and dental health, including lectures, street plays, rallies, essay and painting competitions, as well as dental diagnosis camps. Special camps and campaigns organised by the hospital to raise awareness through street plays and other activities got a special mention during the felicitation ceremony.
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