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Event VIHASA (Values in Health Care – A Spiritual Approach) Government Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur            Internal Quality Assurance Committee (IQAC) in collaboration with Bramhakumaris, conducted a unique value added program “VIHASA” for the personal and team development amongst students and health care workers on 5th and 6th July 2022 at Government Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur In the inaugural function, Dean Dr Abhay Datarkar emphasized that development of communication and interpersonal skills along with self care will help the doctors take better care of the patients. He also appreciated the valuable time spared by the Bramhakumaris for the function and assured that such value added programs will be conducted time to time for the betterment of the students and health care workers. Chief of Bramhakumaris, Nagpur BK Rajni didi highlighted how professionals can improve their coping skills, raise morale and restore a sense of purpose, helping to prevent problems of burnout, sickness absence and staff retention. She also emphasized the importance of connecting self (soul) to the Supreme soul to face any challenge in life. Dr Abhay Datarkar, Dean, and Dr Wasundhara Bhad, Vice Dean, felicitated the chief guest BK Rajni didi and BK Manisha didi and the facilitators – BK Uma didi, BK Sangam didi, Dr. Nirmal Channe and Dr. Ulhas Ghotkar. On the first day, Module 1 comprised of importance of Values in life. The facilitators introduced everyone to the different values in life followed by group activities and meditation. Second day of VIHASA consisted of module 2 emphasizing the importance of Compassion in doctor’s life, various group activities and meditation. All the Heads of the Department, faculty and students were present during the program. The Organizing committee consisted of Dr. Amit Parate, Dr. Pallavi Sonpimpale, Dr. Shilpa Warekar, Dr. Damyanti Walkey and Dr. Vaishali Sarve. Dr. Pallavi Sonpimpale conducted the program and Dr. Vaishali Sarve proposed vote of thanks.

Event Under Azadi ka Amrit Mahautsav Oral health awareness screening and treatment was conducted by Department of Public Health Dentistry Under Azadi ka Amrit Mahautsav Oral health awareness screening and treatment was conducted by Department of Public Health Dentistry, Government Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur on 29/06/2022 at Sharansthan, Itwari. OPD – 27 Scaling – 08 GIC- 03 Referred – 16

Event Under Azadi ka Amrit Mahautsav Oral health awareness screening and treatment was conducted by Department of Public Health Dentistry Under Azadi ka Amrit Mahautsav Oral health awareness screening and treatment was conducted by Department of Public Health Dentistry, Government Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur on 28/06/2022 at Grampanchyat, Gomti. OPD – 36 Scaling – 10 Extraction – 01 GIC- 02 Referred – 20

Event Under Azadi ka Amrit Mahautsav Oral health awareness screening and treatment was conducted by Department of Public Health Dentistry Under Azadi ka Amrit Mahautsav Oral health awareness screening and treatment was conducted by Department of Public Health Dentistry, Government Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur on 04/07/2022 at PHC, Savner. OPD – 122 Scaling – 47 Extraction – 10 GIC- 34 Referred – 30

Event Rising of the compound wall of GDC Hostel Rising of the compound wall of GDC Hostel premises establishment of security cabin and student recreation areas like walking track and new garden work started

Event Under Azadi ka Amrit Mahautsav Oral health awareness screening and treatment was conducted by Department of Public Health Dentistry Under Azadi ka Amrit Mahautsav Oral health awareness screening and treatment was conducted by Department of Public Health Dentistry, Government Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur on 26/06/2022 at Jain  Dawakhana, Gandhibagh Nagpur. OPD – 89 Scaling – 24 Extraction – 02 GIC- 21

Event World Environment Day World Environment  DayOn the occasion of ‘World Environment Day’, “NATURE CLUB”, Govt. Dental College and Hospital (GDCH), Nagpur has conducted Plogging & Awareness Campaign addressing Big issue that is ‘ Plastic is menace to the environment’. The program was conducted at Ambazari Lake, Nagpur. The deleterious effects of plastic are very well known, yet the use has not been discontinued. Enthusiastic Support From Head of Institution Dean of GDCH Dr. Abhay Datarkar,congratulated the student members of Nature Club, Mr. Ankush, Mr. Palsh, Mr. Sangharsh, Mr. Pawan, Miss Rosy, Miss Kshama, Miss Shreya and staff Dr. Damyanti Walkey and Dr. Shubha Hegde for creating awareness among youngsters for Reduce Reuse & Recycle ♻️ Plastic.With more than 40 volunteers, the campaign was organised to create awareness amongst people pertaining to the hazardous effects of plastic. The local people at the lake were addressed,motivated and educated inculcating the importance of environmental cleanliness. The students of the college actively participated in slogan and poster making competition which were displayed to the mob. GDCH has always been voluntarily involved in various programs educating people about oral and general health so far. Through the “NATURE CLUB”, GDCH has taken a step forward to create awareness amongst people about healthy environment through various eco- friendly activities.

Event World No Tobacco Day Observed in GDCH, Nagpur. World No Tobacco Day Observed in GDCH, Nagpur.To spread awareness about ill effect of tobacco, world’s no Tobacco Day is observed every year on 31st may. Government Dental College and Hospital Nagpur have always been pioneer in tobacco fight since its establishment, following the tradition this year also various programs were conducted in span of a three day on world no Tobacco day1. Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Govt Dental College and Hospital Nagpur and Susanskar Bahuuddeshiya Sanstha, Nagpur for adopting 10 villages located in tribal areas. Main moto behind village adoption is to create awareness about oral health, to provide basic treatments for underprivileged population who do not have access to dental treatment. The department of public health dentistry GDCH Nagpur will be conducting oral health screening, treatment of basic dental problems & tobacco cessation counselling by specialists with regular follow-up at each of these villages.2. Anti-tobacco awareness was carried out via Nukkad Natak performance by 3rd year student for the staff at the Ganesh Peth bus depot.3. Department of public health also organised Oral precancer and cancer screening camp for bus drivers and other staff as they have habit of chewing tobacco for various psychological and occupational reasons.4. Department of public health dentistry along with Dept of oral pathology organised a two-day training module for interns to enable them for effective tobacco cessation counselling.5. Role play competition was also organised for interns, to give them a real-life experience in tobacco counselling.Concluding program was organised on 1st June in the presence of the chief guest Mrs Pratibha Patil, corporator civil lines Nagpur & Guest of honour Ajay Patil a renowned social worker. Logo of department of Public Health Dentistry was released, by the hands of the Chief guest. Digital Tobacco de-addiction campaign was launched, and was appreciated by all. Dr. Abhay Datarkar, Dean, GDCH Nagpur assured that institution will try to reach the each & every unreached population through de-addiction campaign. Dr. Akshay Dhoble was given a certificate of appreciation for conducting 2-day intern training module for tobacco cessation. The 3 day long programs was organised under the guidance of Dr. Sachin Khatri Associate Professor and Head Department of Public Health Dentistry. Dr Akshay Dhoble, Dr.Dipak Ghatage, Dr. Shilpa Warhekar, Dr. Noopur Kokane, Dr. Aniket Dhote, Dr Niharika Mistry played a vital role in making the program successful.

Event Under Azadi ka Amrit Mahautsav Oral health awareness screening and treatment was conducted by Department of Public Health Dentistry Under Azadi ka Amrit Mahautsav Oral health awareness screening and treatment was conducted by Department of Public Health Dentistry, Government Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur on 26/05/2022 at Gandhibagh Garden, Gandhibagh Nagpur. OPD – 101 Scaling – 48 Extraction – 02 GIC- 08 Referred – 61

Event Under Azadi ka Amrit Mahautsav Oral health awareness screening and treatment was conducted by Department of Public Health Dentistry Under Azadi ka Amrit Mahautsav Oral health awareness screening and treatment was conducted by Department of Public Health Dentistry, Government Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur on 21/05/2022 at ,Ambedkar Sabhagruha, Prerna nagar, Katol road, Nagpur. OPD – 79 Scaling – 34 Extraction – 02 GIC- 10 Referred – 33