Oral and Maxillofacial Day at BGS Medical College and Hospital, Nagarur
Introduction
The Department of Dentistry, BGS Medical College and Hospital, organized a specialized event on the occasion of Oral and Maxillofacial Day on 13th February 2026. The program was conducted to commemorate the contributions of the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery to healthcare. The event aimed to create awareness among nursing students and the general public about various oral and maxillofacial conditions and their management, while also highlighting the advanced surgical capabilities and services available at the institution.
Event Proceedings
The Department of Dentistry, BGS Medical College and Hospital, organized an event on the occasion of Oral and Maxillofacial Day on 13th February 2026. As part of the program, an episode of Arogya Vani was presented by Dr. Nikhil N, MDS (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery), Associate Professor, Department of Dentistry, on the topic “Impacted Wisdom Tooth.” The episode was released on YouTube for the benefit of the general public.
The episode highlighted the occurrence, causes, and possible complications associated with impacted wisdom teeth, and also explained when and how such conditions require treatment. The aim was to create awareness among the public regarding early diagnosis and proper management.
In addition, Dr. Nikhil N delivered a lecture to nursing students on the topic “Introduction to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,” providing an overview of the specialty and educating them about its scope, common conditions managed, and treatment modalities.
Overall, the program was informative and beneficial for both the nursing students and the general public.
Key Highlights
- • The Department of Dentistry, BGS Medical College and Hospital, organized a program on the occasion of Oral and Maxillofacial Day on 13th February 2026.
- An episode of Arogya Vani was presented by Dr. Nikhil N, MDS (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery), Associate Professor, Department of Dentistry.
- The talk was delivered on the topic “Impacted Wisdom Tooth.”
- The episode was released on YouTube to create awareness among the general public.
- The session explained the occurrence, causes, complications, and treatment options for impacted wisdom teeth.
- Dr. Nikhil N also delivered a lecture to nursing students on “Introduction to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.”
- The lecture provided an overview of the specialty and its scope in clinical practice.
- The program helped educate nursing students and raise awareness among the general public regarding oral health.
Conclusion
The program conducted on the occasion of Oral and Maxillofacial Day by the Department of Dentistry, BGS Medical College and Hospital was informative and impactful. The Arogya Vani episode on “Impacted Wisdom Tooth” helped create awareness among the general public about the causes, complications, and treatment options for impacted wisdom teeth. Additionally, the lecture delivered to nursing students on “Introduction to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” enhanced their understanding of the specialty and its role in patient care. Overall, the event successfully achieved its objective of promoting oral health awareness and educating both healthcare students and the general public.
