“Mouth Cancer Care Connect” Campaign Highlights the Vital Link Between Oral and Overall Health
SRM Kattankulathur Dental College and Hospital, SRMIST, in association with the Tamil Nadu & Puducherry chapter of AOMSI, hosted an awareness event on oral cancer
SRM Kattankulathur Dental College and Hospital, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST), in collaboration with the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry chapter of the Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India (AOMSI), organised an impactful oral cancer awareness campaign titled “Mouth Cancer Care Connect – Oral Health is Overall Health” on June 12, 2025, at SRM Medical Hospital.
The campaign aimed to spread awareness about the early detection and prevention of oral cancer, highlighting the critical connection between oral health and overall well-being. The event featured free oral cavity screening, distribution of informative pamphlets, and educational displays of models and posters that conveyed important messages about risk factors, symptoms, and preventive measures.
Faculty, students, and healthcare professionals actively participated in the initiative, engaging with patients and visitors to emphasise the importance of routine oral check-ups and lifestyle modifications to prevent oral cancer.
This awareness drive is part of SRM’s ongoing commitment to community health and education, reinforcing the message that “oral health is not separate from general health but an integral part of it.”






