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Minister Yasmin calls for advancement in dental treatment

LAHORE- Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid, while speaking at a seminar held at the Lahore Medical and Dental College, Harbanspura, said that doctors in field of dentistry should introduce advance studies with full commitment and passion. Dr Yasmin was attending a scientific session on advance sciences as Chief Guest.

Principal, faculty members and a large number of students were also present. Different aspects of dental diseases and cure were discussed in the session.

Dr Yasmin said, “Dental treatment in southern areas of the province was very important.”

She said that the best dental treatment was available in all government hospitals of Punjab. "We are going to start awareness programs in teaching institutions about dental diseases," she added.

The minister urged parents to make their children brush their teeth daily. She said, “The Pakistan Medical Dental Council (PMDC) should prefer the best dentists in market and international standards in medical and dental teaching institutions must be ensured at any cost.”