Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting
The University of Benin (Uniben) School of Dentistry has organized free Oral Health Outreach, unveils remodeled dental clinic on campus
The Dean, School of Dentistry, University of Benin (Uniben), Prof.(Mrs) Idia Ize-Iyamu flagged-off the institution’s School of Dentistry free Oral Health Outreach and treatment programme, tagged” Operation Know Your Oral Health Status and Take Control of your General Health “.
Prof. Ize-Iyamu, who is the Chief Medical Director (CMD) designate of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) said the exercise is to commemorate the 10th Distinguished Lecture Series and the Annual Scientific Conference of the University of Benin School of Dentistry in partnership with the Department of Community Dental Health, the Department of Periodontics and the Uniben Health Centre Dental.
Prof Ize-Iyamu also performed the
Commissioning of the Renovated and equipped dental clinic in Uniben donated by the Dr. Victor Ovbiagele of blessed memory’s family.
She said that the University of Benin School of Dentistry is committed to educating the people on the many benefits of oral health hygiene.
Prof. Ize-Iyamu commended the visionary leadership of the University of Benin Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Edoba Omoregie for investing and improving the physical facilities, equipment, and remodeling of the institution’s health centre .
Prof. Ize-Iyamu pledged her commitment to enhance quality of care by ensuring that healthcare services are delivered to a high standard, with skilled personnel and adherence to best practices.
”We are giving back to the society by way of this free Oral Health Outreach and treatment programme.
”Our Vice-Chancellor’s mandate is to ensure staff and students’ welfare .This event is in commemoration of 10th public lecture series and our School of Dentistry Annual Scientific Conference .”Prof. Ize-Iyamu said.
While commissioning the Uniben dental’s clinic, Prof. Ize-Iyamu charged alumni to pick a project as part of their contribution to their alma mater.
She expressed appreciation to the Ovbiagele’s family for the renovation of the dental clinic, saying the family of Dr Victor Ovbiagele have etched their name in gold as a result of the donation
of the dental clinic.
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) at the University of Benin Prof. Christopher Osubor, who represented the Vice-Chancellor, Prof . Edoba Omoregie said the university community is proud to identify with the school of dentistry for organizing the free dental care and treatment outreach for staff and students.
The DVC described the renovated and fully equipped dental clinic in Uniben as a world-class healthcare facility.
In his remark, Dean Faculty of Law Uniben Prof. Bright Bazuaye expressed his appreciation to the dean of the school of Dentistry (UNIBEN), Prof. (Mrs) Idia Ize-Iyamu and the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Edoba Omoregie (SAN) for extending the free dental care gesture to staff and students of the faculty of law.
On his part, Chairman Local Organizing Committee (LOC), School of Dentistry free Oral Health Outreach and treatment, Dr. Philip Ogordi said over 150 staff and students of the Uniben faculty of Law benefited in the exercise aimed at ensuring staff and students’ wellbeing in terms of oral health hygiene.
Ogordi said the free dental health care treatment is in line with the mandate of the institution’s Vice Chancellor, Prof Edoba Omoregie (SAN) vision to promote the overall well-being of staff and students on campus.
Ohioma Ovbiagele, son of the late former Edo State Commissioner of Health, who spoke on behalf of the Ovbiagele’s family, said that the renovated and fully equipped dental clinic is in commemoration of the 20 years remembrance of Late Dr. Victor Oamien Ovbiagele .
Personalities at the event include Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu,
Justice Roland Amaize (rtd), Dr. Dan Aigbavboa, Ven. David Egbenusi, Prof. Wilson Sadoh, Prof. Osawe Omoregie, Prof. Joan Enabulele and Mrs Rosemary Ovbiagele, matriarch of the family of the former Edo Commissioner of Health, Dr. Victor Ovbiagele of blessed memory and donor of the renovated dental clinic at UNIBEN among others.