Dental Health

Spreading Smiles in the Hills: Community Dental Health Camps in Rural Areas of Uttarakhand

In the picturesque yet geographically challenging state of Uttarakhand, access to basic healthcare remains uneven—especially in rural and tribal belts. Oral health, often overshadowed by other medical priorities, is one of the most neglected aspects of community well-being. According to national surveys and regional field observations, dental caries affect nearly 50–60% of school-aged children in Spreading Smiles in the Hills: Community Dental Health Camps in Rural Areas of Uttarakhand