World Oral Health Day 2021 was observed in the Conference Hall, Directorate of Health & Family Welfare on 20th March 2021 with the theme “Be proud of your mouth”.

The meeting was chaired by Director (Dental) Dr James Theyiephrezo. Director (Health) Dr Neikhrielie Khimiao in his exhortation mentioned that we should be proud of our mouth but we also should be careful with our mouth as it is the entry point of everything into our body. Deputy Director and State nodal Officer National oral health program officer Dr Meribeni gave key note address. She stated that good oral health always contributes to overall general health. She said that oral disease is a silent epidemic affecting large section of the population and it’s important to inculcate good oral hygiene practice as most of oral diseases are preventable.

During the function, Principal Director’s Commendation certificate for outstanding service for 2021 was declared by Director (Health). Dr Neiphriezo Sorunuo Junior dental surgeon CHC Aboi  is the recipient of the commendation certificate for ” Outstanding dedication and service above and beyond the call of duty”. Elaborating on the initiatives, Dr C Tetseo Joint director and SNO NTCP stated that, beginning from 2021, dental surgeons rendering outstanding service will be recognised by the department.  The function was attended by Mission Director NHM,and Program Officers and staff in the directorate.