By Ahmed Raza | Project Leader
Assalam-o-Alaikum and Happy New Year in advance.
Today's report is the second part of the series of Al-Mustafa's free dental camps held in Azad Kashmir. After the successful two-day camp in the capital of Azad Kashmir, our team was stationed in Kotli.
The Camp Location
Kotli is one of the ten districts of Azad Kashmir. It is an ancient valley which dates back to the fifteenth century. The city is known for its abundance of waterfalls and mosques.
Al-Mustafa's local team did a community assessment beforehand, so our team was well-equipped for the services.
Dental Issues and Oral Manifestations Encountered
The primary diagnosis were:
1. Periapical infection
2. Gingivitis (Inflammation of gums)
3. Periodontitis (Loss of supporting tissues of the teeth)
4. Dental Caries
5. Halitosis (Bad breath)
6. B.D.R.s (Broken down roots)
The main obstacles people faced in getting these issues treated were: the private sector's dental treatment was expensive, and most of the population was economically weak. Also, there was no such dental awareness amongst the people or any dental education given to them by the related authorities. Long travelling requirements due to rough terrain discourage people from travelling far for any treatment, major or minor.
Our team did its best to provide immediate relief and treatment and create awareness of the importance of practising oral hygiene.
Statistical Summary
Diagnosis 450
Scalings 201
Extractions 102
Fillings 36
R. C. T (Root Canal Therapy) 10
prosthesis 13 patients 49 units
Xray 196 plus
Medication 120
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