In a joint community initiative by Sharavathi Dental College and Shivamogga Municipal Corporation, a mega free dental check-up and treatment camp was conducted for corporation workers of Shivamogga city from 5th to 7th of August. The camp was conceived as a part of Oral Hygiene Week 2025, under the umbrella of various departments. A fruitful three-day event saw the corporation workers visit our campus in large numbers for their dental check-up and many availing free treatment for their tooth related ailments. The camp was spearheaded by our Principal Dr. Samrat MR, Vice Principal Dr. Shrinidhi MS and Dr. Meghashyam Bhat, HOD of Preventive and Community Health Dentistry, and was assisted by specialist dentists and post graduate students across all departments of the dental hospital.
On the sidelines, awareness sessions in the local language were conducted by the speciality departments on signs and symptoms of the most common oral health problems and various treatment options available in today’s day and age to keep the teeth and gums strong and healthy. The camp was a great success and was lauded by the representatives of Shivamogga Municipal Corporation.