Navy’s first mobile dental surgical unit wheels off to commence its operations

In an attempt to improve oral health of naval personnel as well as the public living in rural areas, a mobile dental surgical unit introduced by the Navy, commenced its operations with effect from today (25^th June 2020).

Going by the able guidance of Commander of the Navy, this project first mooted by the Navy’s Dental Department. Accordingly, with the assistance of Automobile Engineering and Electrical Engineering Departments, Surgeon Commodore (Dental) Nandani Wijedoru and Surgeon Captain (Dental) Hemantha Karandeniya took much interest to see the successful execution of this project.

In circumstances where there is an increasing tendency in oral health problems among most of the people in society, the realization of this innovative concept will help serve the public in rural areas as well as naval personnel on duty in areas where dental facilities are hard to come by.

This mobile dental surgical unit has been designed using advanced medical equipment and it is interesting to note that a refurbished bus has been utilized to set up this unit. With the help of a staff including two dental surgeons, the Navy is expected to wheel off this mobile dental surgical unit with advanced dental technology, to address oral health problems of naval personnel and community in underprivileged areas across the island. Further, this mobile dental surgical unit is also made available to be deployed in any emergency situation in the country.