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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Congress leadership asks Deputy CM Shivakumar to continue, say sources
Bengaluru (PTI): The power tussle and squabbling in the ruling Congress in Karnataka has subsided for the time being as the party high command told the Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar to continue as the party state unit chief, Congress sources said on Sunday.
Shivakumar along with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was on a two-day visit to New Delhi on last Thursday and Friday where they had a meeting with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
The meeting assumes significance as a campaign has begun to replace Shivakumar as the party state president.
Several MLAs and Ministers believed to be from Siddaramaiah camp want Shivakumar to discontinue as the Congress state chief.
They have been demanding the strict adherence of the party policy of 'one person, one post'.
Since Shivakumar is the state Deputy Chief Minister and Congress president, his rivals in the party have been demanding his removal.
The argument is also that a person holding a ministerial position cannot do justice to the state president's post as he cannot give time to the party cadres willing to meet him.
Party high command is not keen on replacing Shivakumar considering his immense contribution to the party especially in winning the assembly elections, good performance of parry during Lok Sabha elections and in winning all three assembly bypolls, the sources said.
"The party high command was not inclined to replace Shivakumar at least till November and December this year," a senior party functionary told PTI.
There are reports about a secret pact that Siddaramaiah would helm the first half of the Congress' five-year tenure in Karnataka, who will be replaced by Shivakumar.
Neither Siddaramaiah, nor Shivakumar have confirmed this but their supporter ministers and MLAs in the party have started lobbying for their leaders.
There were also discussions on Cabinet reshuffle, MLC elections and honey trap attempts on ministers and MLAs, the sources said.
According to them, cabinet reshuffle is not on the cards as of now.
Another party office-bearer said the Congress high command has left the selection of candidates for the MLC election to Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar.
Regarding the honey trap issue, Congress top sources said Rahul Gandhi was upset with the way it was raised.
"Gandhi was of the opinion that it shouldn't have been discussed inside the assembly, especially by Cooperation Minister K N Rajanna," a source said.
Rajanna had raised the issue inside the Karnataka Assembly. He even claimed that at least 48 MLAs have been honey-trapped.
The Minister got backing from state Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi who too stated that honey trap attempts were made on some ministers and MLAs.
About a fortnight ago, Rajanna had been to New Delhi to apprise the party high command how honeytrap attempts were made.
