In a joint community initiative by Sharavathi Dental College & Shivamogga Municipal Corporation, a mega free dental check-up & treatment camp was conducted for corporation workers of Shivamogga city from 5th to 7th of August. The camp was conceived as a part of Oral Hygiene Week 2025, under the umbrella of various departments. A fruitful three-day event saw the corporation workers visit our campus in large numbers for their dental check-up, with many availing free treatment for their tooth-related ailments. The camp was spearheaded by our Principal, Dr. Samrat M. R., Vice Principal, Dr. Shrinidhi M. S., and Dr. Meghashyam Bhat, HOD of Preventive & Community Health Dentistry, and was assisted by specialist dentists & post-graduate students across all departments of the dental hospital.
On the sidelines, awareness sessions in the local language were conducted by the specialty departments on signs & symptoms of the most common oral health problems and various treatment options available in today’s day & age to keep the teeth & gums strong & healthy. The camp was a great success and was lauded by the representatives of Shivamogga Municipal Corporation.