REPORT OF CAMP AT GOVT HSS VELLAMANAL, MAYYANAD, KOLLAM
The Department of Public Health Dentistry, Azeezia College of Dental Sciences and Research and NSS unit (NSS/SFU/KLM/KUHS/3) organized an oral screening camp in association with NSS unit of Govt HSS, Vellamanal, Mayyanad P.O Kollam on 1.11.2025. The camp started at 10:00 am with an inauguration ceremony. The welcome speech was addressed by Mrs Bindhu A.M, Principal of Govt HSS Vellamanal. The felicitation was given by Mr.Shibu Asanan, PTA president of Govt HSS, Vellamanal and Mrs.Selvi. S, Member of District council.
The camp was inaugurated by Mrs.Shahida. President of Mayyanad village council. The camp details were presented by Dr. Naveen Jacob Varghese, Senior Lecture and NSS Programme officer, Azeezia Dental College and vote of thanks given by Mrs. Thahira.S NSS Program officer. All the students as well as public were educated about the proper brushing technique which was demonstrated with a tooth model. About 62 patients were screened at the camp. Among them 59 patients referred to Azeezia Dental College. Among the 59 patients, 25 patients were referred to Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics. About 19 patients referred to Department of Periodontics, 2 patients referred to Department of Prosthodontics and crown & Bridge, 2 patients were referred to Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, 6 patients referred to OMFS and 5 patients referred to Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. The camp was concluded around 1: 30pm.
