KARACHI: An educational trip was arranged by the Department of Community Dentistry Baqai Dental College to Baqai medical complex, Khushal Nagar Gharoo recently.
The sole purpose of this visit was to enlighten the 2nd year BDS students with the mission and vision of Late Prof Dr Fareeduddin Baqai in setting up this complex. Students of 2nd year BDS were firstly invited by the administration for a tour to the complex.
Dr Farhan Sufi who has been serving here as dental surgeon gave a round to the students of 2nd year BDS during which he showed them the charitable medical and dental OPD setup and a school located within this complex. This school has been providing free education to the nearby residents for many years which will assist the residents of nearby area in acquiring education and better jobs which will aid them in supporting themselves and their families.
After this the 2nd year students were divided into groups and were sent to classes for proving dental health education to the students of the school. This activity also facilitated the BDS students in enhancing their health promotion and health education skills.
During the session they guided the students about the good and bad foods for oral cavity, proper plaque disposal methods and correct tooth brushing techniques. All students were given a chance to practice tooth brushing on the models. Students and faculty members received appreciation by the administration.
