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“Do Ordinary things with extraordinary love”-Mother Teresa
Our CDH team kick-started their first CDH program in the women old age home @Royapettah (29-12-2021)- !st CDH Program.

CDH Program 2022 -2nd CDH CAMP REPORT My work is about Helping Humanity Agnes jenes IDA Madras branch conducted a Community Dental Health program on 23/2/2022 at Sir M.ct Muthiah chettiar boys Hr.sec.school,purasaivalkam for 6,7,8 standard students with the collaboration of Sree balaji Dental college & Hospital. We examined the oral cavity as per WHO guidelines provided oral health education.This was the second camp under the presidency of Dr.selvakumar and Hon.sec Dr.A.P. Maheshwar. CDH Convenor Dr.S.vijaya and advisor Dr.chandragupta and team of doctors -Dr.Akbar,Dr.Riaz,Dr.Suganthi screened the school kids along with the Sree balaji Dental college Team .

CDH Program 2022 -3rd CDH CAMP REPORTIDA Madras along with sri Balaji dental college & sri Balaji medical college conducted a health camp for the underprivileged children between the age groups 8-12 years on 26 th March,2022,3-6 pm at sethu foundation, Teynampet. We the IDA Madras, with the collaboration were offered medical services for children as Dental,Eye check,ENT and skin. We examined the oral cavity,eyes,skin and ENT as per WHO guidelines and provided the oral health education. This was the third camp under the presidency of Dr.J.Selvakumar,Hon.secretary Dr.A.P.Maheswar and Dr.S.Vijaya Suresh with the able guidance of Dr.Chandragupta and our own CDH team of doctors Rakesh,suganthi for their presence and support throughout the program. Under the head of Dr.Anitha,HOD,CD department, sree Balaji dental college, we are taking this screening to the treatment part for the underprivileged children. The camp screened 72 students. The data collected is as follows: Extraction-34 Scaling-19 Restoration- primary teeth-20 Permanent teeth-15 Orthodontic treatment-19. The school kids were educated regarding oral hygiene maintenance. IDA Madras branch donated paste,brush and awareness brochure for oral hygiene.

Fourth CDH Report IDA Madras along with sri Balaji dental college & sri Balaji medical college conducted a health camp for the underprivileged children between the age groups 8-12 years on 2nd April,2022,3-6 pm at sethu foundation, Teynampet. We the IDA Madras, along with the collaboration were offered medical services for children as Dental,Eye check,ENT and skin. We examined the oral cavity,eyes,skin and ENT as per WHO guidelines and provided the oral health education. This was the third camp under the presidency of Dr.J.Selvakumar,Hon.secretary Dr.A.P.Maheswar and Dr.S.Vijaya Suresh with the able guidance of Dr.Chandragupta and our own CDH team of doctors Saravanan and Mansoor for their presence and support throughout the program. Under the head of Dr.Anitha,HOD,CD department, sree Balaji dental college, we are taking this screening to the treatment part for the underprivileged children. The camp screened 147 students. The data collected is as follows: Extraction-26 Scaling-20 Restoration- primary teeth-25 Permanent teeth-15 Orthodontic treatment-10. The school kids were educated regarding oral hygiene maintenance. IDA Madras branch donated paste,brush and awareness brochure for oral hygiene.

Fifth CDH report The way to get meaning into life is to devote yourself to the community and to create something that gives purpose & meaning to life. On the occasion of World Health Day as a part of amrit mahotsav,on behalf of the IDA Madras branch, we are honoured to screen( dental) which has been organized at National Institute of Empowerment of persons with multiple disabilities (NIEPMD) at East coast road, muttukadu,kovalam,chennai on April 7,2022. Under the presidency of Dr.J.selvakumar,Honorary secretary Dr.A.P.Maheswar and CDH Convenor Dr.S.VIJAYA Suresh. Team of doctors from IDA Madras branch- Dr.Selvakumar, Dr.Chandragupta, Dr.Daya,Dr.Suganthi,Dr.Rajavalli,Dr.Anitha and 10 doctors from Ragas Dental college headed by Dr.Naveen Raj. We screened 139 special children. We IDA Madras branch team of doctors undergone online training how to handle these special children. We IDA Madras are proud to be the part of the Guinness World Record Event,Special Olympics Bharat.

CDH CAMP REPORT (MAY 30, 2022):You can reject now so that you don’t regret tomorrow. Say No to tobacco. SENSITIZATION PROGRAM FOR TOBACCO USERS Cancer institute, adyar along with the collaboration of IDA MADRAS has conducted a sensitization program for tobacco users, shop keepers and auto drivers along with the department of public health , Government of Tamilnadu on may,30,2022 at the auditorium , Dr.S.K Campus,cancer institute, [WIA]Dr,T.S.Selvavinayagam,director of public health and preventive medicine, Government of tamilnadu , Dr,G.Selvaluxmy, Director,Cancer Institute,has explained the ill effects of tobacco among women, Health consequences of tobacco usage are well explained with slide show by Dr.Venkatesh,surgical oncology. Tobacco- threat to our environment was very well potrayed by Mr.Cyril alexander,Annai charitable trust. Under the presidency of Dr.J.Selvakumar,Hon, Secretary Dr.A.P.Maheshwar, CDH CONVENOR Dr,Vijaya Suresh and Dr.Kishorekumar from IDA MADRAS attended the program. Around 250 autodrivers, shopkeepers and tobacco users were benefitted by this program.

7th CDH CAMP REPORT MAY 31 , 2022: CIGARETTES ARE KILLERS TRAVELLING IN PACKS !!! SAY YES TO LIFE BY SAYING NO TO TOBACCO!!! IDA MADRAS along with the CANCER INSTITUTE organised for a SAND SCULPTURE based on this year WHO theme, TOBACCO, A THREAT TO ENVIRONMENT on account WNTD 2022 at Elliots beach, besant nagar on 31st May ,2022 with the help of Govt fine arts college. The sculpture was inaugurated by our state health minister Ma, Subramaniam and the honourable Chennai mayor mrs .priya. Under the presidency of Dr.J.Selvakumar, Honorary secretary Dr.A.P.Maheshwar, CDH Convenor Dr.S.Vijaya Suresh, Dr. Chandragupta ,Dr. Pranav Balaji, Dr. Mansoor Ali attended the program. APP to stop using tobacco was realeasd by the honourable minister.CAT -children against tobacco performed tamil martial art in front of the public gathering to create awareness. Hundreds of public gathered and learnt the ill effects of tobacco usage by the sand sculpture which was opened to the public.

8 TH CDH CAMP REPORT : WE NEED TO BURN CALORIES DAILY, NOT TOBACCO.. CANCER IS NO JOKE,SO PUT DOWN THAT SMOKE.. IDA Madras Branch in association with Cancer Institute, Adyar and IAPHD (Tamilnadu Chapter), is jointly organised a“Signal Campaign” on account of World No Tobacco Day, at 20 major signals across the Chennai city, on May 31st 2022, Tuesday, between 8am to 9am. All the 18 dental colleges have chosen ONE major traffic Signal, close to their college, did this campaign. This is mainly done for awareness, early diagnosis and prevention of Cancer. The campaign included the skit for the awareness, display of placards, banners, posters and distribution of pamphlets to the general public. All COVID safety protocols were strictly followed. All the participating students and staff in -charge were given certificates. Cancer institute extended their sincere gratitude to all dental colleges who worked with passion to take this tobacco awareness to next level. Under the presidency of DR.J.SELVAKUMAR, Honorary secretary DR.A.P MAHESHWAR, CDH CONVENOR DR.S.VIJAYA SURESH, with the guidance of ADVISOR DR. M.S.CHANDRAGUPTA, has successfully coordinated with the different college coordinators for this mega signal campaign. Around 200 doctors, interns and students from various dental colleges participated in the signal campaign across the city.