02 October 2024
Fenny Julistine Tarigan
The event was opened with a prayer led by drg. Armia Syahputra, Sp.Perio, Subsp. RPID (K), followed by remarks from the Chairman of the Committee Dr. drg. Ahyar Riza, Sp.B.M.M., Subsp.C.O.M (K)
The Faculty of Dentistry of the Universitas Sumatera Utara and the USU Dental and Oral Hospital collaborated with Pepsodent to organize National Dental Health Month from October 02, 2024, to October 04, 2024.
The event was opened with a prayer led by drg. Armia Syahputra, Sp.Perio, Subsp. RPID (K), followed by remarks from the Chairman of the Committee Dr. drg. Ahyar Riza, Sp.B.M.M., Subsp.C.O.M (K), explained the purpose and emphasized the joint commitment to increasing awareness about dental health among the community.
Furthermore, remarks were delivered by representatives from Unilever, Mr. Imam Pratomo, Area Sales Manager for Medan GT, followed by the Chairman of PDGI Medan Branch drg. Ranu Putra Armidin, M.K.M, and Director of RSGM USU drg. Siti Salmiah, Sp.KGA, Subsp.KKA (K) expressed her hope that this activity could positively impact and directly benefit the community and was committed to supporting sustainable dental health programs.
Then, remarks from the Dean of FKG USU Dr. drg. Essie Octiara, Sp.KGA., Subsp.PKOA (K), and Secretary of Universitas Sumatera Utara Prof. Dr. dr. Muhammad Fidel Ganis Siregar, M.Ked (OG) Sp.OG (K)-Fer, who represented the rector of USU.
The event was also enlivened by free dental examination and treatment activities involving all dentists, co-ass students, and other medical personnel from the Faculty of Dentistry and RSGM USU. The community enthusiastically participated in the examination, and the medical team provided information and education on how to take good care of their teeth. With these various activities, it is hoped that the community will be more aware of the importance of oral health and be motivated to maintain their dental health in their daily lives.
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