Event Summary
JKKN Dental College and Hospital, Kumarapalayam celebrated World Artificial Dental Experts Day (Prosthodontists Day) to honor dental professionals specializing in artificial teeth and dental prosthetics. The event featured free dental check-ups, distribution of artificial dentures to elderly patients, and awareness programs about modern prosthodontic treatments.
Key Dignitaries
Chairperson: Smt. N. Sendamaraai (Chairperson, JKKN Institutions)
Managing Director: Shri. S. Ommsharravana (Managing Director, JKKN Institutions)
Special Guests: Mrs. Iswaryalakshmi Ommsharravana
Principal: Dr. Ilanjezhiyan (Principal, JKKN Dental College)
Head of Department: Dr. Dinesh Kumar (Head, Prosthodontics Department)
Event Highlights
Theme
"Conversion of Senile Smile to Fresh Smile"
The event focused on transforming the smiles of elderly patients through modern prosthodontic treatments.
Free Dental Services
Free Dental Check-up - Provided to elderly men and women
Artificial Dentures - Distributed free of cost
Treatment Duration - 24-hour comprehensive dental care
Beneficiaries - 30 elderly patients
Student Involvement - BDS and MDS students participated
Program Details
Prosthodontics Department Initiative
The Prosthodontics Department, under the leadership of Dr. Dinesh Kumar, organized comprehensive dental services including:
Complete denture fabrication
Partial denture fitting
Modern prosthodontic treatment methods
Dental hygiene awareness
Oral health counseling for elderly patients
Student Participation
BDS and MDS students from JKKN Dental College actively participated in:
Patient examination and diagnosis
Denture fabrication process
Patient care and follow-up
Community dental health awareness
Expert Speakers
The event featured presentations from dental specialists including:
Dr. Sai Sadan
Dr. Monisha
Dr. Jagadeesh
Dr. Prasanna
Dr. Saranya
Dr. Sathya Lavanya
Other prosthodontics faculty members
Prize Distribution
Smt. N. Sendamaraai, Chairperson of JKKN Educational Institutions, distributed:
Artificial dentures (Paste and Dental Care kits)
Certificates to participating students
Awards to best-performing dental students
Special recognition was given to Mr. and Miss Smile Award winners selected from among the dental students.