Centre for Dental Education & Research organises conclave on oral health
Discussions were held to create a common platform for researchers, academicians, clinicians, policymakers and chiefs of dental colleges across the country
A conclave on Advancing Oral Health in India - The Oral Health Collaborative Network was hosted by Centre for Dental Education & Research, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi in collaboration with IDA. It was supported by Haleon.
Dr Vinod Kumar Paul, Member, NITI Aayog, delivered the keynote address. He gave several key pointers for the experts to think and come back with several ideas in oral healthcare, community-based and mobile dental unit-based models and the future of dental research. He also highlighted the contribution of AIIMS, in particular CDER in taking initiatives for enhancing oral healthcare, education and awareness, further highlighting the growing recognition of oral health as a critical priority.
Dr Ritu Duggal, Chief of the Centre for Dental Education and Research, AIIMS, said, " “We must elevate the importance of oral health education, awareness, and preventive measures, particularly for our youth, to effectively combat the rising prevalence of oral diseases in the country. This effort was focused on creating a common platform for researchers, academicians, clinicians, policymakers and chiefs of dental colleges across the country. We hope to foster a common dialogue and find common objectives we can work on together to address the disparities in access to oral health in India. We look forward to continuing this journey beyond today's gathering and bringing more focus to oral health”.
Navneet Saluja, General Manager, Haleon (Formerly GSK Consumer Healthcare) India Subcontinent said, “Oral Health is closely linked to our overall health and well-being, yet it often doesn’t receive the attention it deserves. Its economic and personal implications are significant, particularly in a country like India. The Oral Health Collaborate Network, a scientific initiative supported by Haleon, serves as a platform for fostering dialogue, collaboration, and action toward achieving better oral health for all. We are proud of this initiative which reflects our commitment to transforming Oral Healthcare in India through improved access, increased awareness, and empowerment.”