A screening camp was organized by Department of Public Health Dentistry, RRDCH in association with Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka (CHC Chandrappa Circle) as part of the National Programme for health care of the Elderly, a national initiative towards Healthy life style and Healthy ageing, at Tavarekere on 28-12-2021 from 10.A.M to 3.00 P.M.
A total of 188 subjects were screened for oral diseases including oral cancer at the venue and all the patients were provided necessary health education and sensitized about their oral health status and the treatments needed by them .Referral mechanisms to enable them to seek dental care at RRDCH was ensured. About 177 patients were referred to RRDCH for further required treatment.