Overview
The Department of Public Health Dentistry at Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital focuses on comprehensive dental care and its impact on the oral health of underprivileged areas. We train students to become complete oral physicians who can address and eradicate problems at their root. Emphasizing public health and preventive services, the department extends specialty services to rural populations through health talks on personal hygiene, water conservation, and air pollution. Since its inception, numerous health programs, including treatment and check-up camps, have been conducted. Our vision is to train professionals in dental skills, attitudes, and ethics, ensuring accessible and scientifically sound oral healthcare for all..
VISION
The Department of Public Health Dentistry aspires to Train young professionals to support le arning and knowledge acquisition, attainment of fundamental dental skills, development of he althy dental attitudes and habits, and comprehension of professional and ethical principles.
MISSION
To provide everyone with access to oral health care that is accessible, universal, and scientifically acceptable.
Aims & Objectives:
- Oral and dental care delivery to the masses at their doorsteps – An institutionalized approach
- Orient students to the profession of dentistry, its development, and philosophies and to the activities related to community oral health promotion.
- Provide the student with principles and working details required for administering dental practice effectively.
- Create awareness about oral and dental health among members of the community through activities of community organisations and professional bodies. Make the student aware of the prevailing or changing socio-economic conditions.