World Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon’s Day at I.T.S Dental College, Greater Noida
GREATER NOIDA TENNEWS REPORTER LOKESH GOSWAMI
The Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, ITS Dental College, Hospital & Research Centre, Greater Noida celebrated the International Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons’ Day on 13 th February 2017. The Chief Guest for the occasion was Dr.Sujata Mohanty, Prof & Head,Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi. Also present on the occasion were Prof Anmol S Kalha, Director – PG Studies, Dr. Puneet Ahuja, Principal, all dental and medical HODs, faculty members and students. To commemorate the day, a public awareness and education campaign projecting the work done by Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon was organized by the department.A survey was conducted to assess the awareness among the general public and dental & medical practitioners about the Role of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, by a team led by Dr.Himanshu Bhutani, Senior Lecturer. The findings of the survey were presented during the seminar held by the department. It was found in the survey that majority of the people did not know Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery as separate branch of dentistry.Dr. Sujata Mohanty addressed the gathering and mentioned that she was honoured to be part of the ceremony. She spoke about the scope and future of the specialty in India. She also encouraged the budding Oral Surgeons and told that sky is the limit for them. She said that this branch of dentistry deals with surgical treatment of conditions like trauma to the face and jaws, cancer and precancer of mouth, sinus, throat infection,acquired and congenital facial deformities. 0 (Maj. Gen.) Dr G.K Thapliyal, Prof & Head welcomed all the invited guests & delivered an inspiring lecture to the young budding surgeons in the specialty. He said that "Initially, this branch dealt with only dental surgeries. Over the years, its domain has widened and now deals with problems from head to throat. With aid from technologies like LASER and titanium implants, the branch offers a lot of scope in the future too," his address acted as a medium to inform students about the specialty and encourage them to opt for it." Dr. Anmol S Kalha, Director P.G Studies shared his words of wisdom and addressed the gathering. He told that International OMS Day is celebrated to acknowledge the contributions of oral and maxillofacial surgeons to society around the world and to raise the profile of the specialty.Dr. Puneet Ahuja, Principal apprised the gathering and emphasized that the job of a dentist today has surpassed taking care of one's teeth or oral health. Whether it is dealing with patients having cancer anywhere above the neck, correcting birth defects like cleft lip or dealing with people who have incurred grave injuries on the face, one specialist who is always needed on board is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.The event came to an end with the cake cutting ceremony. The function was followed by High Tea for the faculty members and students.
