June 23, 2009 :A spokesman of the Health Department said here that the School Dental Health Programme for dental check up of school children is being launched from 25th of this month through out the State.He said that first such camp would be held in Government Senior Secondary School Hamirpur on 25th June, 2009 adding that the programme aims to reduce incidence of dental decay by creating awareness about regular dental check up and good oral hygiene practices.
He said that Medical Officers (MO) would carry the dental check up of school going children once a week and the treatment as such will be provided in the dental clinics of particular areas.He said that Dr. Rajiv Bindal, Health and Family Welfare Minister would inspect the dental check up camp on its launching.
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By : News Team
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