NOHPN organises dental health camps in Kohima, Longleng

Countrywide Oral Health Programme Nagaland (NOHPN) organised a absolutely free dental wellbeing camp on the concept “oral well being for nutritious life” at Kidima Village Council corridor on Friday.
Talking on the theme, director, dental Health and fitness & Family Welfare (H&FW), Dr. Theyiephrezo Khimiao reported oral health and fitness meant retaining one’s mouth clean and wholesome and that fantastic oral cleanliness was necessary for prevention of dental problems.
Dr. Khimiao stressed on preventive factors and urged upon the people today to make use of the companies introduced to them.
Meanwhile, in a quick speech, Kidima chairman, Zakito Thol acknowledged the wellbeing officers for their initiative.
The programme was chaired by dental surgeon, CHC Viswema, Dr Savi Naleo, invocation by Pastor, Tepewhekho Thokhwe and vote of many thanks was proposed by district oral wellbeing officer, Dr. Arenla Walling.
Completely, 164 patients have been screened in the totally free oral camp with 35 general patients, 47 less than extraction, 64 beneath restoration (everlasting and non permanent) along with 30 other beneficiaries.
A crew of nine medical practitioners ended up at the camp together with a social employee, Achila Walling who sensitised the folks on the unwell consequences of tobacco and spoke on nicotine replacement therapy.
Longleng: NOHPN organised a dental wellness camp on June 23, at Principal Wellbeing Centre (PHC), Bura Namsang, Longleng district.
In a push launch, district media officer, K Mongsen Phom educated that in his keynote address, District Medical center Longleng, dental expert, Dr. Bongau Phom highlighted the value of oral hygiene and how preserving oral cleanliness by brushing twice each day and getting care of the tooth could protect against oral problems’ this kind of as tooth decay, gingivitis, lousy breath, periodontal health conditions etc.
He emphasised on the destructive consequences of tobacco and how it results in precancerous and cancerous conditions of the oral cavity.
Even more, Dr. Phom inspired the public to quit chewing tobacco and cigarette smoking in get to live a prolonged and healthful life.
The dental overall health camp was carried out by Dr. Lemshikala and Dr. Bongau Phom.
Earlier, welcome speech was shipped by clinical PHC Bura Namsang, Dr. Mongmei when the programme was inaugurated by prayer from Bura Namsang Baptist Church pastor, Hamchong.
Altogether, 74 individuals availed the dental wellness expert services.