Overview
Department of Periodontology, School of Dental Sciences, Sharda University is Celbrating Oral Hygeine Day (OHD) on 1 August 2026. to mark the birth anniversary of Dr. G.B. Shankwalkar, founder of the Indian Society of Periodontology. It will be a week long celebration.
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Objectives of Event
1.To increase public awareness regarding the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene for the prevention of periodontal diseases, and other oral health problems.
2. To educate individuals on proper oral hygiene practices, including effective tooth brushing techniques, interdental cleaning, and the appropriate use of oral hygiene aids.
3. To promote the concept of preventive dentistry through regular dental check-ups, early diagnosis, and timely intervention.
4. To motivate children, adolescents, and adults to adopt lifelong oral hygiene habits through interactive educational activities, demonstrations, and awareness campaigns.
5.To reinforce the importance of periodontal health as the foundation of healthy teeth and a healthy smile, thereby improving the overall quality of life.
Convener Details
Covvener
Dr Shailesh Varshney, Pofessor & HOD, Department of Periodontology, School
of Dental Sciences, 9650734967, Shailesh.varshney@sharda.ac.in
Co-Conveners
1.Dr. M. Siddharth, Professor Department of Periodontology, School of Dental Sciences, 9810256106, m.siddharth@sharda,ac,in
2. Dr. Radhika Gupta, Professor, Department of Periodontology, School of Dental Sciences. 9818150018,radhika.gupta@sharda.ac.in
3. Dr. Pallavi Sharma, Professor, Department of Periodontology, School of Dental Sciences , 9717995328,pallavi.agrawal@sharda.ac.in
Co-ordinators:
1.Dr. Stuti Gupta, Associate Professor, Department of Periodontology, School of Dental Sciences
2. Dr Srishti Thakur, Assistant Professor, Department of Periodontology, School of Dental Sciences
3.Dr Ritika Gupta, Assistant Professor, Department of Periodontology, School of Dental Sciences
4.Ms. Nishi Khanka, Dental hygienist, Department of Periodontology, School of Dental Sciences
