KMU arranges free dental awareness camp

PESHAWAR: Khyber Medical University (KMU), Institute of Pathology and Diagnostic Medicine (IPDM), organized a dental awareness camp aimed at providing free checkups and promoting awareness about oral health among university students, faculty, and staff.

The camp was led by Dr Beenish Aleem, head of the Oral Pathology Department, who encouraged participation from students, teachers, staff, and members of the local community. Under the supervision of doctors, free dental checkups were conducted, accompanied by interactive sessions on oral hygiene education and dental care.

A team of experienced dental professionals, faculty members, and student volunteers offered consultations on dental examinations, diagnosis, and essential treatments, emphasizing the importance of maintaining good oral health.

Speakers from Colgate and ClearPath Orthodontics Pakistan delivered talks on dental hygiene practices and modern treatment options. An interactive question and answer session provided attendees with the opportunity to engage directly with dental experts, enhancing their understanding of oral care.

Prof Dr Rubina Nazli (Dean, Basic Medical Sciences), Prof Dr Inayat Shah (Director, IBMS), Prof Dr Yasir Yousafzai (Director, IPDM), and Dr Ehsan Ullah (head of Microbiology, IPDM) highlighted its importance in promoting public health. The free dental checkups were conducted inside a mobile dental clinic set up by ClearPath Orthodontics on the university campus, where over 600 individuals were examined.