FROM IKHILI EBALU, BENIN CITY
Dean of the School of Dentistry, University of Benin, UNIBEN, Professor Idia Ize-Iyamu, yesterday, flagged off the institution’s free oral health outreach and treatment programme, tagged ‘Operation Know Your Oral Health Status and Take Control of your General Health.’
Professor Ize-Iyamu, who is the Chief Medical Director-CMD-designate of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, UBTH, said the exercise will herald the 10th lecture series and the annual scientific conference of UNIBEN School of Dentistry in collaboration with the Departments of Community Dental Health, Periodontics and the UNIBEN Health Centre Dental.
Ize-Iyamu also performed the commissioning of the renovated and fully equipped dental clinic in UNIBEN donated by the family of Dr Victor Ovbiagele.
She noted that the school is committed to educating the people on the many benefits of oral health hygiene.
She hailed the visionary leadership of the Vice Chancellor, Professor Edoba Omoregie, for investing and improving the physical facilities, equipment and remodeling of the institution’s health centre.
She pledged her commitment to enhance the quality of care by ensuring that services are delivered to a high standard, with skilled personnel and adherence to best practices.
While commissioning the dental clinic, Ize-Iyamu charged the alumni of the institution to pick a project as part of their contribution to their alma mater.
She expressed appreciation to the Ovbiagele family for the renovation of the dental clinic, saying they have etched their name in gold.
Speaking at the occasion, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Professor Christopher Osubor, who represented the vice chancellor, said the university is proud to identify with the school of dentistry for organising the free medical outreach for staff and students.
He described the renovated and fully equipped dental clinic as a world-class healthcare facility.
