Institutional best practices are the strategies, policies, and procedures that are recognized as being effective in achieving the goals and objectives of an organization. Institutional best practices help the organization to achieve its mission and vision effectively and efficiently. They help to ensure consistency, enhance efficiency, improve quality, promote innovation, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. By implementing institutional best practices, a dental college can provide a high-quality educational experience to its students while contributing to the welfare of society.
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COMPASSIONATE DENTISTRY: PALLIATIVE ORAL HEALTHCARE OUTREACH PROGRAMME
Al Azhar Dental College has launched an initiative to provide oral health services to inmates in Mariyasadanam, Pala, and Divyarakshalayam, Kumaramangalam. The initiative is a significant step towards bridging the gap in oral health care for individuals in institutionalized settings. The aim of the initiative is not only to provide oral health care services to inmates but also to develop the social commitment of dental students towards society.
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EMPOWERING SMILES: BRIDGING ORAL HEALTH DISPARITIES THROUGH TRIBAL OUTREACH
Al-Azhar Dental College, as the sole dental institution in the entire Idukki district, has undertaken significant initiatives to conduct outreach programs. The college is committed to its mission and vision, emphasizing social responsibility. Many tribal and scheduled caste communities reside in various locations across the district. These marginalized groups face lower literacy rates compared to the state average in Kerala. Providing oral health awareness to them is of utmost importance, as these communities not only suffer from economic backwardness but also adhere strictly to their cultural norms and beliefs.
