RD Dental College

RANJEET DESHMUKH DENTAL COLLEGE & RESEARCH CENTRE, NAGPUR-440019

Formerly, VSPM Dental College and Research Centre

Recognized by Dental Council of India, Affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Science, Nashik

(NAAC Accredited with B+)

Pit and Fissure Sealant Program in rural schools of Chandrapur District
Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Ranjeet Deshmukh Dental College and Research Centre, Nagpur signed MOU with District Oral Health Cell, District General Hospital, Chandrapur for the pit and fissure sealant programme under the National Oral Health Program. The sealant placement programs were held on 20th and 22nd of January 2025, 4th and 6th of February 2025. These programs were arranged in Zilla parishad schools of Chandrapur district as mentioned below,

Date

School name, Village

Block

20/01/25

ZP School, Thavare

 

 

 

 

 

Nagbhid

ZP School, Navkhala

ZP School,Kanpa

22/01/25

ZP School,Jankapur

ZP School, Balapur

ZP School, Vadhona

04/02/25

ZP School,Saradpar

 

 

 

 

Sindewahi

ZP School,Khatgaon

ZP School,Mendha Mal

06/02/25

ZP School,Ramala

ZP School,Wasera

The sealant programme aimed to protect children from tooth decay by providing pit and fissure sealant treatments, raising awareness about the importance of preventive dental care, and encouraging healthier oral habits within the community. The primary focus was on children aged 6-14 years from rural ZP schools of Chandrapur district. The programme was coordinated by District Coordinator/DOHO Dr. Sandeep Pipare and College Coordinator, Dr. Devendra Nagpal (HOD and Professor) and executed by Senior lecturers Dr. Ayushi Gurharikar and Dr. Samrudhi Khondalay and postgraduate students from the Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, under the able guidance of Dr. Abhay Kolte Dean, Ranjeet Deshmukh Dental College and Research Centre, Nagpur.A total of 384 children from 12 schools were treated, with 717 teeth were sealed, providing long-term protection against dental caries. Apart from sealant application children were also educated regarding oral hygiene maintenance and prevention and early treatment of dental caries.
20th and 22nd of January 2025, 4th and 6th of February 2025

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