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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe Faculty of Dentistry at Jamia Millia Islamia, in collaboration with the National Dental Commission (NDC), celebrated National Public Health Dentistry Day on 19 June 2026 at the NDC premises in RK Puram, New Delhi. The NDC is the newly formed regulatory body of the Government of India, replacing the Dental Council of India to regulate the dental profession in India.The event was organised under the theme \u201cHealthy Mouth, Healthy Communities, Healthy Nation,\u201d emphasising the vital role of oral health in improving overall health and well-being and promoting healthier communities across the country. It was attended by Dr. Sanjay Tiwari, Chairperson of NDC and Dr. Chandrashekhar Janakiram, President of the Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate Dental Education Board. Addressing the gathering, the dignitaries highlighted the importance of Public Health Dentistry in improving population oral health, reducing oral health disparities, and strengthening preventive oral healthcare services across the country.They appreciated the efforts of the Faculty of Dentistry, JMI, in promoting community oral health through academic and outreach activities. In a message shared on the occasion, Prof. Nadeem Yunus, Dean, Faculty of Dentistry, JMI, reaffirmed the Faculty’s commitment towards improving community oral health through education, research, service delivery, and community engagement. He emphasised that oral health is an integral component of overall health and highlighted the Faculty’s continued efforts to conduct community outreach programmes that promote oral health awareness, disease prevention, and equitable access to oral healthcare services.An interactive oral health education session was delivered by Prof. Abhishek Mehta, who highlighted the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene practices, adopting healthy dietary habits, preventing common oral diseases, and seeking regular dental check-ups. As part of the observance, an Oral Health Screening Camp was organised for the officials and staff members of the National Dental Commission. Around a hundred people were screened and underwent oral health examinations. They also received personalised counselling on maintaining good oral hygiene, preventing oral diseases, and seeking timely dental care. Individuals requiring further treatment were advised to receive appropriate follow-up care.<\/div>\n