Awantipora, October 9: The Centre for Vocational Studies, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), in collaboration with the Government Dental College (GDC), Srinagar, organized a Free Dental Check-up Camp on the theme “Oral Health – The Gateway to Overall Healthcare” at the IUST campus.
The camp emphasized the vital link between oral hygiene and overall health. A team of around 20 dental professionals provided consultations, on-site tooth fillings, scaling, and free medicines to students and staff. More than 200 students, faculty, and employees benefited from the initiative.
The program inaugurated by Prof. A.H. Moon, Dean Academic Affairs was coordinated by Dr. Shahid Mudasir Baba, Coordinator, Centre for Vocational Studies, and Dr. Aasim Farooq Shah, Head, Department of Public Health Dentistry, GDC Srinagar. Prof. Moon felicitated the dental team while exploring avenues for future academic collaborations and community health partnerships between the two institutions.
