NOHP Puducherry -Oral health awareness talk given to Anganwadi kariyamanikam

25.02.26 # PHC Nettapakkam @ Anganwadi Kariamanickam.
1) An awareness program was conducted pertaining to the topics
a) Oral health : Do's and Don'ts in oral care, Oral hygiene measures, common dental problems and management & geriatric dental Care.
b) Harmful effects of Tobacco and its vulnerability among adolescents. 
c) Second hand smoke and Third hand smoke and its impact on children.
d) Healthy habits for Tobacco Free Environment and Tobacco Free lifestyle.
e) Coping mechanism and alternative methods to get rid from Tobacco usage.
2) Role of TCC services and NRT gums availability were emphasised. 
3) Pamphlets were distributed .
Beneficiaries : 38
Health Staff: Dr M Helene Dental Surgeon/ TCC Incharge PHC Nettapakkam, Sankar Devi Dental Assistant
Anganwadi workers: 4