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Department of Public Health Dentistry

The Department of Public health dentistry works to improve the health of the people in the nearby areas by preventing illness, promoting good oral health and protecting people from oral health problems. It aims to provide leadership and excellence in the field of oral health promotion and dental public health. The department undertakes a plethora of outreach activities to benefit the population through screening and treatment camps, oral health awareness camps, street plays, and distribution of oral hygiene kits. The Department ensures strengthening of interaction with the community and support of community oriented programs.

Faculty

Dr. MOHIT DADU (Reader)
Dr. JYOTI SINGH (Senior Lecturer)
Dr. VIBHOR KUKRETI (Tutor)

Achievements

Department of Achievements

Public Health Dentistry is the science and art of preventing and controlling dental diseases and promoting dental health through organized community efforts. It is that form of dental practice that serves the community/country as a whole rather than an individual.

Department of Public Health Dentistry is responsible for promoting oral health among communities through oral health education programmes and outreach programmes in various Villages, Schools, Institutes and Industries.

The department successfully organizes NO Tobacco Day, Oral Health Day, Oral Hygiene Day, Women’s Day, National Public Health Dentistry Day, National Dentist’s Day, Children’s day, World’s Health Day, Oral Health month etc. celebrations in the dental college and hospital and nearby villages and schools every year wherein general public (children, adult and old age people) gets educated on the harmful effects of tobacco, benefits of cleaning teeth every day, awareness towards oral health and suggesting ways to stop tobacco intake, methods of tooth brushing and how to maintain good oral health.
Department also participates in public awareness programmes organized by government of Uttarakhand.
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Screening and Treatment Programmes organized by Khel Mandal Doiwala Currently, two satellite dental clinics are functional under this department.
Also, two villages are adopted under this department for providing oral health care to the rural population of the villages.
Regular school oral health programmes are being conducted in the two schools adopted by the institute.
Department conducts more than 100 camps every year.

List of places where outreach programmes are conducted:

  1. Nunnawala Gurudwara, Mazri Grant
  2. Teliwala Village, Doiwala
  3. Jyoti Special School, Rishikesh
  4. Lambardar Point, Ranipokhari
  5. Maharishi Vidyamandir, Dehradun
  6. Rajiv Nagar, Doiwala
  7. Rajkiya Prathmik Vidhyalya, Khatta, Doiwala
  8. Gram Panchayat, Doiwala
  9. Police Station, Doiwala
  10. Taxi Stand – Airport, Jolly Grant
  11. Rajkiya Prathmik Vidhyalya, Lalthappar, Doiwala
  12. Police Station, Harrawala
  13. Mochiko Pvt Ltd, Lalthappar
  14. Upper Jolly Village
  15. Khadri Khadak Maaf Village, Rishikesh
  16. Fabsol Company, Lalthappar
  17. Santmat Ashram, Chak Jogiwala
  18. Junior High School, Kanaharwala
  19. GMPS Kandoli, Sahastradhara Road, Dehradun
  20. Kuawala Village, Dehradun
  21. National Primary School, Bhaniawala
  22. Keshavpuri School, Doiwala
  23. Eureka Forbes Ltd Company, Lalthappar
  24. Girls School, Chak Jogiwala
  25. Kudkhawala Village, Doiwala
  26. Sapera Basti, Mazri, Doiwala
  27. Kudkhawala Masjid, Doiwala
  28. Lower Kudkhawala, Doiwala
  29. Madarsa, Doiwala
  30. Lacchiwala Village
  31. Keshavpuri Basti, Doiwala
  32. Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara, Rishikesh
  33. Sri Vaishno Mata Mandir, Dhamawala, Dehradun
  34. Sunshine Public School, Rishikesh with collaboration of Panthi Foundation
  35. Dandi Panchayat Ghar, Rishikesh
  36. Modern School, Dudhli Road, Dowel
  37. Salandh Khal Village, Bhogpur
  38. Rajkiya Prathmik Vidhyalya, Fatehpur Dhanda, Mazri
  39. Nijanand Ashram, Prem Nagar Bazar, Doiwala
  40. Maa Anandmayee Memorial School, Raiwala
  41. Sr. Secondary School, Mazri Grant
  42. Himalayan Public School, Mazri Grant
  43. Holy Angel Sr. Secondary School, Mazri Grant
  44. Takshila School, BHEL, Haridwar
  45. Shiv Mandir, Kudkhawala
  46. Kheda Mandir, Mazri Grant
  47. Gurudwara Shahidan Singha, Nunnawala
  48. Dudhli Village, Doiwala
  1. Rajkiya Intercollege, Raiwala
  2. Chiddarwala Village
  3. Village Kheri, Doiwala
  4. Bichali, Jolly Grant
  5. Miyawala Panchayat Bhawan
  6. Panchayat Bhawan, Ranipokhari
  7. Balawala Village, Dehradun
  8. Thano Village, Raipur, Bhaniawala
  9. Charle’s Wain Academy, BheeshanGarh, Bhogpur, Dehradun
  10. Ghamandpur Village, Doiwala
  11. Sugar Mill, Doiwala
  12. Amar Jyoti Bal Vikas Sansthan, Resham Mazri
  13. Indra Rashtriya Bal Vikas Junior High School, Khand Gaon, Raiwala
  14. Sangam Children’s Academy, Bhaniawala
  15. Shell Boys Junior High School, Harrawala
  16. The Doon Grammer School, Dehradun
  17. Sophia Public School, Harrawala
  18. Gram Panchayat, Rainapur Grant, Bhaniawala
  19. Niamwala Village, Doiwala
  20. Chabrawala Village, Doi wala
  21. Bulandawala Village, Doiwala
  22. Bullawala Village Ward No. 2, Markham Grant
  23. Jwalapur, Hardwire
  24. Doon Scholar’s School, Mazri Grant, Dehradun
  25. Daishwala Village, Doiwala
  26. Doon Bright Land School, Bhaniawala
  27. Vikaskhand, Lacchiwala
  28. Canterbury Bells School, Dudhli
  29. Gram Panchayat, Dharkot, Raipur, Dehradun
  30. Gram Sabah, Haripur Kala, Shyampur Panchayat
  31. Shyampur Village, Rishikesh
  32. Adarsh Navchetna Sansthan, Ambuwala, Haridwar
  33. Village Itharna, Dehradun
  34. Poorva Madhyamik Vidhyalya, Lalthappar
  35. Village Itharna -2, Doiwala
  36. Rajkiya Prathmik Vidhyalya, Fanduwala, Dehradun
  37. Arya Samaj Mandir, Nehrugram, Dehradun
  38. Rajkiya Prathmik Vidhyalaya, Barkot
  39. Chandmari Village, Bullawala, Doiwala
  40. Gram Panchayat, Simlas Grant, Doiwala
  41. Nathuvawala Village, Doiwala
  42. Gram Panchayat, Ram Nagar Danda, Raipur, Dehradun
  43. Gram Panchayat, Badasi Grant

In-charge of the Department

Dr. Mohit Dadu
BDS, MDS

Reader

Dr. Mohit Dadu, Reader, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Uttaranchal Dental and Medical Research Institute, completed his graduation from Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University, Agra in the year 2009 and post-graduation from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut in the year 2013. He has several National and International publications to his credit and is co-author of the book titled “Role of Physical Anthropology in Dental Public Health”. He is life member of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry and EC member for Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry – U.P. Chapter. He is actively involved in various community outreach programmes in nearby schools, villages and industries. He attended several conferences/ workshops/ CDE programme at state, national & international level and contributed as the member of organizing committee in conventions and conferences. He Have a sound knowledge of biostatistics and helped several MDS, MD and DNB students by performing statistics in their thesis work and research projects.

Faculty Achievements

Dr. Mohit Dadu

Co -Author of book titled “Role of Physical Anthropology in Dental Public Health” by Lambert Publishing Ltd.
Attended several conferences/ workshops/ CDE programme at state, national & international level.
Chaired Scientific Session during the 23rd IAPHD National Conference held at D J College of Dental Science and Research, Modinagar, Ghaziabad in 30th Nov – 2nd Dec 2018.
EC member for Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry – U.P. Chapter since 2016.
Contributed as the member of Organizing Committee in National PG Convention – 2016 (IAOMR) at The Leela Ambience Hotel, New Delhi.
Contributed as the member of Organizing Committee in 8th National PG Convention – 2014, (IAPHD) at I.T.S Dental College, Hospital & Research Centre, Greater Noida, U.P.
Contributed as the member of Organizing Committee in Indian Dental Student Conference – 2013, at I.T.S – Centre for Dental Studies & Research, Muradnagar, Ghaziabad, U.P.
Contributed in 15th Indian Prosthodontic Society National PG Convention – 2013, at I.T.S – Centre for Dental Studies & Research, Muradnagar, Ghaziabad, U.P.
Helped several MDS, MD and DNB students by performing statistics in their thesis work and research projects.

Faculty Achievements

Dr. Mohit Dadu

  1. Gupta S, Gupta V, Misra A, Misra D, Dadu M. Awareness of few highly contagious diseases encountered in the dental Set-up: A cross-sectional study. Indian J Stomatol 2018; 9(1): 1-6.
  2. Thakral R, Singh J, Dadu M, Rekhi A, Gupta N. Impact of “Selfie – Video recording while brushing” on oral hygiene improvement: A clinical trial. Br J Bio Med Res 2018; 2(4): 409-19.
  3. Bhagat S, Gupta V, Tyagi N, Sharma E, Gupta S, Dadu M. Berry’s Index: Adjuvant to bite marks. J Forensic Dent Sci 2018; 10 (1): 45-9.
  4. Gupta S, Gupta V, Tyagi N, Ettishree, Bhagat S, Dadu M, Anthwal N, Ashraf T. Index/Ring Finger Ratio, Hand and Foot Index: Gender Estimation Tools. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research 2017: 11(6): ZC73-ZC77.
  5. Misra A, Misra D, Rai S, Dadu M, Khatri M, Mallick P. Crime Solvers: A Correlative Study Amongst 500 Individuals. MAMC J Med Sci 2017; 3(2): 79-86.
  6. Ettishree, Gupta V, Tyagi N, Gupta S, Bhagat S, Dadu M, Chhibber N, Lakhnotra D. Dermatoglyphics: Hidden Evidence. Indian J Stomatol 2017; 8(1): 1-5.
  7. Arora D, Marya C, Oberoi SS, Menon I, Dadu M. Dental caries experience among patients attending a private dental institute: A retrospective study. International Journal of Current Medical And Pharmaceutical Research 2016; 2(8): 566-9.
  8. Singh J, Menon I, Singh A, Dadu M, Latiyan D. Relationship of dental fear with oral health behaviour among 12 and 15 years old school children of Muradnagar. J Dent Specialities 2016; 4(2): 119-23.
  9. Misra A, Rai S, Gupta V, Gupta S, Misra D, Dadu M. A cross-sectional study to determine the anxiety levels caused by dental treatment. Indian J Stomatol 2016; 7(1):9-14.
  10. Kote S, Dadu M, Sowmya AR, Aruna DS, Arora D. Knowledge, Attitude and Behaviour for Choosing Oral Hygiene Aids among students of Management Institutes, Ghaziabad, India. West Indian Med J 2013; 62 (8): 758-63.
  11. Dadu M, Datta P, Arora D, Shokeen S. Computer Based Review on Research and Development of Forensic Odontology. IJFO 2013; 6(1): 25-30.
  12. Arora D, Aruna DS, Menon I, Dadu M, Dixit A, Sharma A. Cross Sectional Survey on Knowledge and Attitude towards Identifying and Reporting Of Suspicious Activities among Patients Attending Private Dental College in Muradnagar, Ghaziabad. IJFO 2013; 6(1): 5-12.
  13. Dadu M, Aruna DS, Arora D, Arora R. Evolution of Dental Informatics: A Cornerstone of Dental Practice. IJDE 2013; 6(1): 33-9.
  14. Kote S, Aruna DS, Singh A, Dadu M, Arora D. Predictors of Oral Hygiene Behavior And Expected Social Outcomes In Patients Attending Private Dental Institution In Muradnagar, Ghaziabad. Journal of Dental Specialities 2013; 1(1): 10-6.
  15. Basavaraj P, Khuller N, Dadu M, Khuller RI. Dental Erosion, Dental Caries Experience and Periodontal status among Battery Factory Workers of Ghaziabad. J IndAssoc Pub Health Dent 2011; 18(SII): 827-31.
  16. Basavaraj P, Khuller N, Kumar P, Dadu M. Dental Caries Experience, Periodontal status and wear of Tooth among Adult Patients at De-addiction Centers of Ghaziabad District. J IndAssoc Pub Health Dent 2011; 17(1): 51-6.
  17. Basavaraj P, Khuller N, Dadu M, Kumar P. Dental Caries Experience and Periodontal status of Police personnel in Ghaziabad City. J IndAssoc Pub Health Dent 2011; 17(1): 44-50.
  18. Co -Author of book titled “Role of Physical Anthropology in Dental Public Health” by Lambert Publishing Ltd.

Dr. Mohit Dadu

  1. Thakral R, Singh J, Dadu M, Rekhi A, Gupta N. Impact of “Selfie – Video recording while brushing” on oral hygiene improvement: A clinical trial. Br J Bio Med Res 2018; 2(4): 409-19.
  2. Rai A, Singh A, Menon I, Singh J, Rai V, Aswal GS. Molar Incisor hypomineralistaion: Prevalence and risk factors among 7 – 9 years old school children in Muradnagar, Ghaziabad. The Open Dent J 2018; 12: 714-22.
  3. Latiyan D, Menon I, Singh A, Singh RP, Sharma A, Singh J. Assessment of Dental caries risk profile among 12 years old school children of Muradnagar by Cariogram. International Journal of Scientific Research 2017; 6(3): 359-60.
  4. Singh J, Menon I, Singh A, Dadu M, Latiyan D. Relationship of dental fear with oral health behavior among 12 and 15 years old school children of Muradnagar. Journal of Dental Specialities 2016; 4(2): 119-23.
  5. BOOK ACCEPTED. Assessment of Cariogenicity of Indian food. Lambart Academic Publishing, Germany.