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Ministry of Ayush organized a nationwide awareness drive to emphasize the significance of maintaining oral hygiene and its impact on the occasion of World Oral Health Day. Students, community members, and doctors, actively engaged in interactive workshops, demonstrations, and free dental check-ups.
The primary objective was to educate the public on good oral hygiene habits and preventive measures to maintain optimal oral health.
The Global Burden of Disease Study 2016 estimated that oral diseases affected at least 3.58 billion people worldwide, with caries of the permanent teeth being the most prevalent of all conditions assessed.
In Ayurveda, to improve oral hygiene and prevent oral cavity related problems, techniques like Danta Dhavana (tooth brushing), Jihwa Nirlekhana (tongue cleaning), Kavala (gargling), Gandoosha (holding of medicated liquid in oral cavity) are included under Dinacharya (daily regimen).
At All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Prof. (Dr.) Manjusha Rajagopala, Head of the Shalakya Department, shared valuable insights on foods responsible for tooth decay, emphasizing the importance of making mindful dietary choices.
During the lecture, she highlighted using a soft-bristled toothbrush, replacing it every three months, and avoiding junk food, sticky food, soda drinks, and ice cream to maintain good oral health.
Similarly Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN), New Delhi organized an educational session and free dental check-up at CRIYN, Jhajjar.
Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Patiala, Clinical Research Unit (Unani), Bengaluru, National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders (NRIUMSD), Hyderabad also conducted various programmes on oral health.
