Every year, March 8th is celebrated as International Women’s Day. The Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology commemorated this occasion with a series of events aimed at promoting awareness and empowerment.

Events Conducted:

• 28/02/2025 – Bone Mineral Density Camp
• 04/03/2025 – Guest Lecture and Workshop
  • Organized in association with Spandana, Alumni Association
  • Topic: “The Need for Self-Defence Techniques for Doctors”
  • Speaker: Dr. Rahul Tonse Ganesh, Assistant District Commissioner, Bharat Scouts and Guides, Mangalore North
• 05/03/2025 – National Webinar
  • Speaker: Dr. Amita Aditya, Professor, DY Patil Dental College and Hospital, Pune
  • Topic: “Effective Communication Skills: The Roadmap to Success”
• 18/02/2025 – Radio Talk on SDM Aarogya Samvada, All India Radio Dharwad
  • Speaker: Dr. Shantala Arunkumar
  • Topic: “ಬಾಯಿಯ ಆರೋಗ್ಯದ ಮೇಲೆ ಸ್ತ್ರೀ ಹಾರ್ಮೋನ್ಗಳ ಪರಿಣಾಮಗಳು” (Effects of Female Hormones on Oral Health)
• 08/03/2025 – Radio Talk on KLE Dhwani, Hubli
  • Topic: “ಮಹಿಳೆಯರ ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣ ದೇಹದ ಆರೋಗ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ಬಾಯಿಯ ಆರೋಗ್ಯದ ಪಾತ್ರ” (Role of Oral Health in Women’s Overall Well-being)
• Kannada Essay Writing Competition
  • Topic: “ಮಹಿಳೆಯರಲ್ಲಿ ಬಾಯಿಯ ಆರೋಗ್ಯದ ಮಹತ್ವ” (Importance of Oral Health in Women)
  • Open for non-teaching faculty
  • Judged by Dr. Vijaylaxmi Basavaraddy

The celebration was a grand success, with enthusiastic participation from faculty, students, and staff, reinforcing the importance of women’s health and empowerment.