Smile Walk organised by the West Bengal Branch of Indian Prosthodontic Society Source: Indian Prosthodontic Society
A unique ‘Smile Walk’ was organised by the West Bengal Branch of Indian Prosthodontic Society to commemorate its Golden Jubilee year in Kolkata today. The walk was flagged off by Mr. Manoj Tiwary, Cricketer and Minister of State for Youth Services and Sports, Government Of West Bengal. Also present at the occasion were Mr. N. S. Nigam, IAS, Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Govt of West Bengal, Mrs Usha Uthup, iconic singer, Mrs Sharmila Biswas, Odissi Dance exponent, Mr. Gautam Ray, President Designate, Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Mr Raj Kanojia, Information Commissioner, West Bengal Information Commission, Mr. Manoj Kumar Dubey, IG, CRPF, West Bengal Sector, Dr V Rangarajan, President, Indian Prosthodontic Society, Chennai, Dr Akshay Bhargav, Former President of the Indian Prosthodontic Society, New Delhi and Dr. Udey Vir Gandhi, Chairperson & Founder President,Indian Prosthodontic Society - West Bengal Branch.
The Clock Tower at Newtown was beautifully decorated for the programme that also featured a talk Session on 'Proper Dental Health And Prosthodontic Care', a cultural programme and a free Dental Checkup Camp. During the awareness session the dental experts shared their valuable insights on the concepts of 'Teeth Replacement', 'Implants', 'Dentures', 'Crowns', 'Caps', Bridges etc
“Since its inception, Indian Prosthodontic Society has endeavoured to make people aware of proper oral hygiene and dental treatment. The activities curated for the Golden Jubilee Celebration of Indian Prosthodontic Society is aimed to share knowledge among everyone about such basic hygiene associated with oral health. Similar programmes have been planned all over the country. I am grateful to all the guests and participants for making this event a grand success,” said Dr. Udey Vir Gandhi, Chairperson & Founder President, Indian Prosthodontic Society - West Bengal Branch.
Free oral hygiene kits were also distributed among the participants on the occasion. More than 300 participants attended the programme.