11/08/2022
Dr. G. D. Pol Foundation's Y. M. T. Dental College and Hospital celebrated " Oral Hygiene Day 2022" on 01st August 2022 to mark the birth anniversary of Dr. G. B. Shankhwalkar,Doyen of Indian Periodontology.
The Department of Periodontology in association with the Indian Society of Periodontology (ISP) conducted this event. Dr. Roshni Thakur,ISP EC member and Oral Hygiene Day coordinator was the chief guest for the event. Director,Dr. Kavita Pol-Nalawade, Dean, Dr. Meghna Vandekar and all the Heads of the departments graced the event with their presence. Dr. Amit Benjamin, Head, Department of periodontology, gave a commemoration speech. All the dignitaries paid their tribute to Dr. Shankhwalkar sir following which "Plaque Detection Camp"was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Director and Dean.
The camp entailed plaque screening, sample distribution and oral hygiene awareness instructions to all the patients. Close to 130 patients were screened and appointed for subsequent cleaning appointments.
GSK pharmaceuticals provided their support by providing plaque detection scanners, promotional materials and samples and special mention to Group pharmaceuticals for providing additional samples for distribution.