GDCH, Mumbai: December Outreach: Expanding Oral Healthcare Access, Transforming Smiles Across Communities

GDCH, Mumbai: December Outreach: Expanding Oral Healthcare Access, Transforming Smiles Across Communities

The Department of Public Health Dentistry, Government Dental College & Hospital, Mumbai, successfully conducted an extensive series of 25 outreach and extension camps during December 2025. This large-scale initiative focused on delivering accessible oral healthcare services, promoting preventive practices, and strengthening early diagnosis, particularly among school children and underserved communities across Mumbai and nearby regions.

Objectives

The December Outreach Campaign was designed with the following key public health objectives:

• Deliver comprehensive oral healthcare services to underserved and hard-to-reach populations 
• Encourage adoption of effective oral hygiene practices and preventive behaviors 
• Identify dental caries, periodontal diseases, and oral lesions at an early stage 
• Educate communities on the link between oral health and overall systemic well-being 
• Motivate individuals towards healthier lifestyles and regular dental check-ups 
• Utilize institutional, school-based, and community platforms for large-scale impact

A total of 25 outreach camps were conducted, reaching 5682  beneficiaries, including children, women, healthcare workers, and underserved populations.

Campaign Duration

• Start Date: 01 December 2025 
• End Date: 31 December 2025 

Target Population

The campaign effectively reached a diverse and inclusive population, including:

• School Children and Adolescents 
• Residents of Underserved Communities, including slum populations and economically disadvantaged groups 
• Women and Caregivers
• General Adult Population across urban and peri-urban areas 
• High-Risk Groups- Tobacco users
• Participants of Mass Gatherings and Institutional Settings, including schools, community centers, and public event locations

Campaign Highlights

• Total Camps Conducted: 25 
• Total Patients Screened: 5682 
  • Male: 2711 
  • Female: 3011

Camp Events & Activities

02–05 December 2025

Moru Narayan Mhatre Vidyalaya & Tukaram Narayan JR College, Ulwe, Navi Mumbai
Male: 478 | Female: 520 | Total: 998

05–06 December 2025

Chaitya Bhoomi, Shivaji Park, Dadar
Male: 210 | Female: 95 | Total: 305

08 December 2025

Municipal School Building, Road No. 32, RA Kidwai Road, Wadala
Male: 37 | Female: 33 | Total: 70

09–11 December 2025

Municipal Corporation School, Shivaji Nagar, Govandi (School Campus No. 3 Slums)
Male: 685 | Female: 953 | Total: 1638

10 December 2025

Suryodaya Co-operative Housing Society, Vikhroli
Male: — | Female: 104 | Total: 104

12 December 2025

Gaondevi Krupa, Opp. Post Office, Ghansoli Gaon, Navi Mumbai
Male: 8 | Female: 19 | Total: 27

15 December 2025

Kane Nagar Municipal School, Antop Hill
Male: 163 | Female: 164 | Total: 327

16 December 2025

Haji Ismail Haji Alana Municipal School, Wadala
Male: 127 | Female: 180 | Total: 307

15–16 December 2025

Goveli Kridasankul, Titwala
Male: 3 | Female: 4 | Total: 7

17–18 December 2025

Gilder Lane BMC School, Mazgaon Parsi Colony, Dalal Estate, Mumbai Central
Male: 327 | Female: 247 | Total: 574

18 December 2025

J R Municipal School, Umerkhadi
Male: 226 | Female: 262 | Total: 448

19 December 2025

Imamwada Mumbai Public School, Umerkhadi
Male: 125 | Female: 100 | Total: 225

22 December 2025

Don Bosco High School, Opp. Khalsa College, Nathalal Parekh Marg, Matunga
Male: 48 | Female: 12 | Total: 60

23 December 2025

Bharati Nagar, HP Colony, Vashi Naka, Chembur
Male: 51 | Female: 65 | Total: 116

Adarsh Foundation, R/67 Indira Nagar, Kurla (East)
Male: 38 | Female: 52 | Total: 90

24 December 2025

Meghraj Sethi Marg BMC School, Byculla
Male: 71 | Female: 61 | Total: 132

26 December 2025

Shree Kidz Preschool, Chembur
Male: 40 | Female: 86 | Total: 126

31 December 2025

Balaram Street, Grant Road (East), Bharat Nagar
Male: 74 | Female: 54 | Total: 128

Services Delivered

• Comprehensive Oral Health Screening 
• Oral Health Education and Awareness 
• Preventive Counselling and Hygiene Demonstration 
• Early Detection of Oral Diseases 
• Referral Services to GDCH, Mumbai for advanced care 

Impact

The December campaign reached an impressive 5682 beneficiaries, making it one of the largest monthly outreach efforts.

It significantly contributed to:

• Early diagnosis of oral diseases 
• Increased awareness of oral hygiene 
• Strengthened preventive healthcare practices 
• Expanded access to underserved populations

Conclusion

The December 2025 Outreach Campaign stands as a benchmark in large-scale public health dentistry, demonstrating the power of strategic planning, teamwork, and community engagement. Through sustained outreach and impactful service delivery, the Department of Public Health Dentistry, GDCH Mumbai, continues to advance its mission of: “Oral Healthcare for All – Reaching Every Smile aligned with World Oral Health Day theme of Healthy Mouth is.. Healthy Life.