The department is running Tobacco Intervention Initiative (TII) since 2014 and now the same under the name of Tobacco Cessation Centre (TCC) after its introduction in June 2018 according to DCI guidelines. Tobacco cessation and Control is practiced particularly with behavioural therapy and medication. We have recently completed counseling session/behavioral therapy of more than12,000 patients having tobacco related habit with or without lesions.
Here we, create awareness among the people about the risk factors and preventive measures of cancer, its early detection and its timely treatment. People are also educated and counselled to quit their adverse habits of tobacco (smoke/smokeless), gutka and alcohol. We also encouraged them to further share their knowledge with their family, friends, relatives and all other people associated with them, with the intention of spreading the awareness about cancer and oral cancer.
We also celebrate various days of national importance related to cancer like World Cancer Day, No Tobacco Day and Head and Neck Cancer Day.
Smokerlyzer- carbon monoxide breath test monitor is clinically proven to help people stop smoking and is ideal for stop smoking services, GP’s, schools, pharmacies and health visitors. It provides instant results shown in exact ppm and %COHb which makes recording and interpreting patient’s results quick and easy and also ensure optium infection control.
WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY 2018
On this ocassion patient education and counseling along with one to one interaction with the patients was done with the help of power point presentations, and educative materials.
WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY 2019
On this occasion the Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology organized a lecture on "Tobacco Intervention" for the patients and non teaching staff to sensitize them towards importance of tobacco control. The aim was to raise awareness on the deadly effects of tobacco use and second hand smoke exposure thereby discouraging the use of tobacco in any form.
WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY 2020
On this occasion the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Tobacco Cessation Center (TCC) organized a thought provoking caption tagline phrase writing and video making for the final and third year BDS students , which was further used as an educative audiovisual aid in the education and awarness of the patients coming to the department.
Events Details:- Batch-2016-17, Batch-2017-18
WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY 2021
On this occasion the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Tobacco Cessation Center (TCC) organized a thought provoking caption tagline phrase writing and video making for the interns batch 2016, which was further used as an educative audiovisual aid in the education and awarness of the patients coming to the department.
WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY 2022
On this occasion, department of Oral Medicine & Radiology conducted an educative and awareness program in the form of a questionnaire based survey for all the patients visiting the department. The questionnaire included 10 questions assessing the knowledge and awareness of the ill effects of tobacco on health and environment. It was distributed among the patients to assess their knowledge for the same. The patients were further examined to assess the damages already caused on their health due to tobacco consumption. The event continued for 1 week which was followed by a lucky draw contest and the winner was felicitated with a gift hamper.Read More
WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY 2023
Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology Tobacco Cessation Centre (TCC) celebrated the " World No Tobacco Day" 31st May 2023, by taking the views of and making aware the Teaching, Non- teaching and Technical Staff of Saraswati Dental College & Hospital on the topic " Zones of Restrictions Pertaining to Tobacco Smoking and the Policies of the Government of India regarding the Smoke Free Zones". Read More
WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY 2024
On World No Tobacco Day 2024 at Saraswati Dental College & Hospital, the dedicated interns and BDS undergraduate students posted in the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology Tobacco Cessation Centre (TCC), showcased their creativity on the 2024 theme: Protecting Children from Tobacco Industry Interference. We stood together to shield our children from the tobacco industry's manipulations. Share and spread the message.Read More
WORLD HEAD AND NECK CANCER DAY 2019
On the occasion of World Head & Neck Cancer day 2019, the department of Oral Medicine & Radiology organized an awareness program with an aim to educate the society and health specialist regarding risk factors and cessation of tabacco related products along with prevention, early diagnosis and management of head & neck cancer.
WORLD HEAD AND NECK CANCER DAY 2020
The Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology celebrated World Head and Neck Cancer Day 2020 by initiating a tradition of elevating each other, under the title of "Elevating People is Our Tradition" specifically with our Alumni. Dr. Suzanne Tanya Nethan, Consultant (Medical) & Program Manager, Project ECHO, Clinical Oncology, ICMR-National Institute of Cancer Prevention & Research was the External Resource person, who also happens to be our Alumni from our very first postgraduate batch (2012-13). The department conducted a webinar on the topic "Oral Cancer Prevention and the Role of Dentist" for the BDS final year students.
WORLD HEAD AND NECK CANCER DAY 2021
Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, celebrated "World Head & Neck Cancer Day" on 27th July 2021 by organizing an Educative Simulation Competition for Final Year Students (Batch 2017-18) who were posted in the clinic. These simulations were later utilized for the education and awareness of all the patients, students and non-teaching staff, regarding the ill effects of tobacco. A total of 11 Educative Simulations illustrating the ill effects of tobacco, were submitted out of which the best threewere awarded.Read More
WORLD HEAD AND NECK CANCER DAY 2022
On the occasion of World Head & Neck Cancer Day 2022, The department conducted an educative and awareness program involving BDS final year students (Batch 2018-2019) posted in the department and patients attending the OPD. The series of events were as follows:
Catchphrase writing competition for BDS final year students (Batch 2018-2019)
Round the table discussion on “Debunk the Cancer Myths” among the BDS final year students, emphasizing the importance of the day and their individual take as youth on tobacco and its ill effects.Read More
WORLD HEAD AND NECK CANCER DAY 2023
On this occasion, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology celebrated World Head and Neck Cancer Day by conducting a webinar for BDS final year students, interns and PG students on the topic “Peering into the future: Advances in diagnosing and treating oral premalignant disorders”. Dr. Tushar Phulambrikar, Professor and Head, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sri Aurobindo College of Dentistry, Indore, M.P. was the External Resource Person of the event.Read More
WORLD HEAD AND NECK CANCER DAY 2024
World Head & Neck Cancer Day- 27th July 2024
In honor of this day, the Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology at Saraswati Dental College and Hospital, Lucknow, organised a lecture for Final Year BDS students and Interns under the Capability Enhancement and Development Scheme (Human Values and Professional Development).
Dr. Priyanshi Mathur, 1st year Junior Resident, was the internal resource person and delivered a lecture on the topic: “Young Lives at Risk: Unveiling the Dangers of Smoking & Alcohol.
This initiative is part of our postgraduate training to foster public speaking and personality development among future doctors.Read More
WORLD CANCER DAY 2017
On the occasion of World Cancer Day 2017, a CDE and a poster competition was organized. The theme for the poster competition was 'Preventing Cancer...We Can..I Can'. Dr. Vivekananda Singh, Head & Neck Oncosurgeon presently associated with Sahara India Hospital, Lucknow delivered the guest lecture on “Newer Trends in the Management of Head & Neck Cancer”, where he emphasized on the importance of prevention, early diagnosis and management of Oral Cancer.
WORLD CANCER DAY 2018
On the occasion of World Cancer Day 2018, the department conducted an interactive session to create awareness among the people about the risk factors and preventive measures of cancer, its early detection and its timely treatment. People were educated and counselled to quit their adverse habits of tobacco (smoke/smokeless), gutka and alcohol.
WORLD CANCER DAY 2019
On the occasion of World Cancer Day 2019, an educative and interactive program named "HUM JAGARUK HAIN" was organized in the department, in which the patients in the OPD wers encouraged to share their knowledge about oral cancer, its prevention and its ill effects. The patient who did the best interaction was acknowledged with a token of appreciation by the department.
WORLD CANCER DAY 2020
On the occasion of World Cancer Day 2020, the patients visiting the Out Patient Department were educated and made aware about the ill effects of tobacco (smoke, smokeless), risk factors of cancer, its early detection, cessation techniques and preventive measures along with their timely treatment. The patients were encouraged to further dissipate dweit knowledge with their family, friends and relatives with the intention of spreading cancer awareness.
WORLD CANCER DAY 2021
On the occasion of World Cancer Day 2021, an awarness program was conducted in the department for the patients in the OPD through educative materials and audio-visual presentations to counsel the patients regarding stoppage of all deleterious habits (smoked/smokeless tobacco) which can lead to oral cancer. Also a poster competiton was organised for the final year students.Read More
WORLD CANCER DAY 2022
On the occasion of World Cancer Day 2022, all the final year students were educated on Tobacco Cessation and Control. It aimed to enhance the participants knowledge about the history, forms of tobacco, its adverse effects, and various laws related to its sale. They were also provided with a better understanding of patient’s assessment and the management of tobacco addiction by brief behavioural interventions complemented by pharmacological treatment.
WORLD CANCER DAY 2023
On the occasion of World Cancer Day 2023, based on the theme "Close the Care Gap" Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology Tobacco Cessation Centre (TCC) urged all to take a Tobacco Cessation Pledge "Commit to Quit" and receive the Certificate of Commitment. The link was https://sdcindia.ac.in .
The department solicited all to share among their family, friends and colleagues.Read More
World Cancer Day 2024
Dr. Prachi Anand, Technical Officer from Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital, Muzaffarpur & an alumna from Batch of 2012-13 enlightens us with a webinar on Cancer Screening and Awareness under the aegis of “Elevating People is Our Tradition.” Read More
