Thumbay Hospital, Ajman Private Education Affairs Office launch oral health screening drive
Thumbay Dental Hospital, in collaboration with the Ajman Private Education Affairs Office, has launched a large-scale Oral Health Awareness and Screening Drive targeting 85,000 children aged 5 to 14 years across the Northern Emirates. This initiative, running throughout the 2024-2025 academic year, will offer free oral health screenings and consultations to primary and secondary school students in private schools.
The drive aims to promote essential oral health practices, raise awareness about preventive care, and address common dental issues among children, particularly in the areas of oral hygiene, alignment, and dietary habits. The initiative will be implemented in schools across Ajman, as part of Thumbay Dental Hospital’s commitment to improving the oral health of young individuals in the UAE.
Speaking about the initiative, H.E. Mahmood Khaleel Al Hashmi, Director General of the Private Education Office in Ajman, commented, “We are delighted to partner with Thumbay Dental Hospital, as this collaboration represents new opportunities for synergy between the public and private sectors. This partnership underscores our shared commitment to enhancing the standard of healthcare and education in the Emirate, while providing students with a holistic environment that nurtures both academic and personal development. The initiative further strengthens our ongoing efforts to launch innovative health and wellness programs, promoting preventative care and awareness. With this collaboration, we aim to ensure that students in Ajman receive the highest quality of oral healthcare, adhering to international standards, which is integral to their overall well-being and academic success.”
For younger students in primary schools, the focus will be on preventive and therapeutic measures, including education about proper brushing techniques, the importance of regular dental check-ups, and the prevention of dental caries. Thumbay Dental Hospital’s team of expert pediatric dentists, periodontists, and dental hygienists will provide guidance on maintaining oral hygiene and offer basic treatment where necessary. On the other hand, for secondary school students, the drive will focus on more specialized oral health concerns, including alignment issues, crowding, speech impairments, and the effects of dietary habits. The campaign will also address psychological aspects, such as boosting confidence and enhancing self-esteem through proper dental care.
Schools like Delhi Private School Ajman, which has already hosted a successful drive, have expressed immense satisfaction with the program's effectiveness in improving the dental awareness of their students. “We are incredibly grateful to the Ministry of Education – Ajman for their support of this initiative,” said Dr. Danavanthi Sadashiv Bangera, Medical Director, Thumbay Dental Hospital. “By screening over 85,000 children across the Northern Emirates, we are taking a significant step towards addressing potential risk factors before they become more serious.
This drive not only focuses on prevention but also on educating children about the scientific foundations of good oral hygiene, including the prevention of tooth decay, gum disease, and alignment issues. Our goal is to instill healthy dental habits that will last a lifetime and improve their overall well-being.”
The screenings will include comprehensive oral health assessments, providing each child with a personalized oral health report that will offer recommendations for treatment, further screening, or follow-up care. By leveraging Thumbay Dental Hospital’s expertise and advanced technology, the initiative will also focus on increasing awareness about orthodontic treatments and their benefits for older children, particularly in relation to speech, alignment, and overall dental aesthetics.
“We understand that team-based care is best for patients and providers alike. Thanks to the extraordinary support of the Ajman Private Education Affairs Office, students will now have access to comprehensive oral health education and screening in a truly collaborative environment. In addition to providing the next generation with the means to take charge of their dental health, this program promotes prevention, early detection, and comprehensive care throughout the Northern Emirates,” said Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Vice President, Thumbay Healthcare.
Thumbay Dental Hospital, the largest academic dental hospital in the Middle East region operated by the Thumbay Group, is a state-of-the-art facility offering comprehensive dental care across a wide range of specialties. Spanning 37,000 sq. ft. with 72 dental chairs, the hospital provides high-quality services in General Dentistry, Orthodontics, Paedodontics, Periodontics, Implants, Cosmetic Dentistry, and more. Equipped with advanced technologies like CBCT 3D Dental Imaging, laser dentistry, and endodontic microscopes, it ensures precise and effective treatments. As part of the Gulf Medical University Academic Health System (GMUAHS), Thumbay Dental Hospital also serves as a leading academic institution, committed to advancing dental education and research while providing personalized care in a patient-friendly environment.
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LoP Ashoka targets CM govt over corruption, says being 'shameless' in public life not forgivable
Bengaluru (PTI): Targeting Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the Congress government in Karnataka on corruption, BJP leader R Ashoka on Friday said, being foolish was forgivable, but being "shameless" in public life was not.
The Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly claimed that in just 30 months of its tenure, the Congress administration has broken every previous record on corruption-related controversies.
He was responding to Siddaramaiah's post on 'X' on Thursday hitting back at the BJP, stating that Upa Lokayukta Justice Veerappa's claims of "63 per cent corruption" were based on his report in November 2019, when BJP's B S Yediyurappa was the CM.
"But Ashoka, without understanding the Upa Lokayukta's statement properly, has ended up tying the BJP's own bells of sins onto our heads and has effectively shot himself in the foot," the CM had said, as he accused Ashoka of foolishness for trying to twist Veerappa's statement to target the current government.
Responding, Ashoka said, "it is one thing to be called foolish in politics, that can be forgiven."
"But in public life, especially in the Chief Minister's chair, one must never become shameless," Ashoka posted on 'X' on Friday addressing Siddaramaiah.
Noting that the CM himself had admitted on the floor of the Assembly that a Rs 87 crore scam took place in the Valmiki Development Corporation, he said that when a CM acknowledges such a massive irregularity inside the floor of the House, the natural expectation is immediate action and accountability.
"But instead of taking responsibility, you continue in office as if nothing has happened. What should the people of Karnataka call this, if not sheer shamelessness," he asked.
Pointing out that the CM's Economic Advisor and senior Congress MLA Basavaraja Rayareddy had publicly stated that under Congress rule, Karnataka has become No.1 in corruption, Ashoka said, "Yet, you still cling to the Chief Minister's chair without a moment of introspection. What should the people of Karnataka call this, if not sheer shamelessness."
Senior Congress MLA C R Patil had exposed the "money for House" racket in the Housing Department and even warned that the government would collapse if the details he has were made public, Ashoka said.
"Despite such serious allegations from within your own party (Congress), you neither initiated an inquiry nor acted against the concerned minister. What should the people of Karnataka call this, if not sheer shamelessness," Ashoka asked the CM.
Highlighting the "40 percent commission" allegation Congress made against the previous BJP government, the opposition leader said, the commission that the Siddaramaiah government appointed concluded that the accusation was baseless.
"After your own panel demolished your own claim, what moral right do you have to continue repeating that allegation. What should the people of Karnataka call this, if not sheer shamelessness," he asked.
For the last two and a half years, Karnataka has been 'drowning' in corruption, scandals, irregularities and allegations across departments. Ashoka said, "If I begin listing every case that emerged under your government, even 24 hours would not be enough."
"And the most tragic aspect of your administration is this: the unbearable pressure, corruption demands and administrative harassment under your government pushed several officers and contractors into extreme distress - including the suicide of Chandrasekharan which exposed the Valmiki Development Corporation scam - a sign of how deeply broken the system has become under your watch," he said.
Instead of fixing this hopeless environment, the government has tried to bury every complaint and silence every voice, he charged.
"Being foolish is forgivable, but being shameless in public life is definitely not."
"When your own ministers admit scams, when your own advisors certify Karnataka as No.1 in corruption, and when your own MLAs expose rackets inside your departments - clinging to power without accountability is not leadership. It is shamelessness in its purest form." PTI KSU
Earlier on Thursday Ashoka had demanded that the corruption case and allegations in the state against the Congress government be handed over to a CBI investigation, citing a reported statement by Upalokaykta Justice Veerappa alleging "63 per cent corruption", following which Siddaramaiah hit back at the BJP leader.
