07/05/2026
National Oral Medicine and Radiology Day Celebration
The Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology commemorated National Oral Medicine and Radiology Day with a series of academic and outreach activities aimed at enhancing awareness, early diagnosis, and interdisciplinary understanding of oral health.
As part of the celebration, an outreach program was conducted through active participation in an oral screening and treatment camp held on 17 April 2026. A total of 120 patients were screened. The camp primarily focused on oral cancer screening, during which several cases of potentially malignant disorders were identified. All patients undervent oral prophylaxis. A significant proportion of the participants reported to***co chewing habits, emphasizing the continued need for public education and preventive strategies in this area.
In addition to the clinical outreach, students of the department actively engaged in academic competitions organized by the National IAOMR Academy. The participation included 25 poster presentations, 4 reels, and 1 video submission, reflecting the enthusiasm and creativity of the students in promoting oral health awareness through digital and academic platforms.
To further enrich academic learning, an online live webinar was conducted on 29 April 2026 under the theme “Decoding Systemic Health through Oral Signs.” The program witnessed active participation from approximately 150 undergraduate students and faculty members.
The webinar featured distinguished speakers:
• Dr. J. Venkatesh, Associate Professor, Government Dental College, Cuddalore, who delivered a lecture on “Radiology as Visual Art – Training the Diagnostic Eye,” highlighting the importance of interpretative skills in radiographic diagnosis.
• Dr. B. Niveditha, Reader, Madha Dental College and Hospital, Kundrathur, who spoke on “Oral Clues to Hematological Disorders – What the Mouth Reveals About Blood,” emphasizing the role of oral manifestations in systemic disease detection.
The event was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Vijay V. K., Director cm Principal, and with the support and blessings of Dr. K. V. Kuppusamy, Chairman.The program commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Sasirekha, Professor and Head, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology. Dr. Lakshminrusimhan, Reader, provided an introduction to the speakers. The session concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Sowmya, Senior Lecturer.
E-certificates were presented to the speakers in recognition of their valuable contributions, along with token of appreciation.
Overall, the celebration successfully integrated community outreach, student engagement, and academic enrichment, reinforcing the pivotal role of Oral Medicine and Radiology in early diagnosis and comprehensive patient care.