NOHP Puducherry- A special dental orientation session was conducted for Lab technician at NHM Conference hall Puducherry.

As part of the *World Oral Health Day celebration,* a special training program was conducted for *Laboratory Technicians* at the NHM Conference Hall on 9/3/2026 in collaboration with the *Programme for Prevention Control of Leptospirosis (PPCL )* .The session highlighted the theme *“Happy Mouth is a Happy Life.”* During the program, oral health awareness was provided by *Dr. Kavipriya .O* ,SNO , NOHP, Puducherry and the importance of maintaining proper oral hygiene was explained. Basic brushing techniques were demonstrated to help participants understand effective oral care practices. The session also emphasized the role of healthcare workers in spreading awareness about oral health and tobacco prevention among the community. Nearly *60* participants benefited from this training program.