Media Release

Mangaluru, Dec 1: Department of Public Health Dentistry A J Institute of Dental Sciences in association with Indian Cancer Society, Mangaluru and Oracle organized an awareness programme on oral hygiene and ill effects of tobacco and cancer for the students of Karnataka Polytechnic, Mangaluru on November 29.

Bhaskar – student welfare officer, Karnataka Polytechnic, Mangaluru welcomed the gathering. Shaila Lobo, regional operations manager- Indian Cancer Society along with her team were present. Dr Pooja J Shetty and Dr Vajida Banu, - from department of Public Health Dentistry, A.J Institute of Dental Sciences were the resource persons for the awareness session on Oral Hygiene and Ill effects of Tobacco and cancer.

The students were made to take a Pledge to never use Tobacco in Any form. A walkathon to reinforce the awareness on Cancer and Ill effects of tobacco was held for the students. Saplings of Gooseberry tree known for its cancer prevention effects were planted in the institution premises. Balakrishna B, head of department of Science and Sports incharge, Girish Babu head of department of Mechanical Engineering, Karnataka Polytechnic were present.