1. Oral Pathologist Day Initiative conducted over a one-month period (February 2026 – March 2026)

2. Extensive community outreach programs organized, including screening camps across 42 metro stations

3. A total of 1500+ individuals screened, ensuring wide population coverage.

4. Special focus on early detection of oral cancer and Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders (OPMDs)

5. Targeted screening conducted at SIPCOT Industrial Estate.

6. Inclusion of high-risk groups, including industrial workers and Chennai police personnel.

7. Comprehensive clinical oral examination performed to identify suspected OPMD cases.

8. Exfoliative cytology carried out for individuals with suspicious lesions.

9. Cytological smears processed using Papanicolaou (Pap) staining for risk assessment and early diagnosis

10. Oral health education and awareness programs conducted for all screened participants.

11. Oral Cancer Prevention & Awareness Early Detection Camps

12. Oral Cancer Screening Program

13. Oral Health and Oral Cancer Screening Camp Sidco

On 22 December 2025, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology & Oral Microbiology postgraduate students, in collaboration with COCPAR – Centre for Oral Cancer Prevention, Awareness and Research and the Rotary Club, conducted an oral health and oral cancer screening camp for SIDCO Industrial Estate employees at Thirumazhisai. A total of 150 individuals were screened. Oral examinations were performed as part of general oral health screening as well as targeted oral cancer screening and swab samples were collected from suspicious cases for further evaluation. The camp emphasized early detection, awareness and prevention of oral cancer.

14. Master Stroke – “Pal Thalanghal” Mega Dental Camp

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology & Oral Microbiology participated in the “Master Stroke – Pal Thalanghal” Mega Dental Camp for CMRL employees, organized by Rotary District 3234 in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Centennial Madras and Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital.

The camp was inaugurated by Thiru. Ma. Subramanian, Honourable Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu. Oral Pathology postgraduate students were deployed at Chennai Central, Alandur, Airport, and Koyambedu Metro stations, where they conducted oral screening, identified potentially malignant disorders and educated participants on early diagnosis and oral cancer prevention.

The program was conducted in association with COCPAR – Centre for Oral Cancer Prevention, Awareness and Research, emphasizing community-based oral cancer screening and preventive oncology. The initiative enhanced postgraduate students’ clinical exposure while contributing to community oral health promotion.