Dental hospital gets world class auditorium
Kolkata: In a major infrastructure revamp, the Dr R Ahmed Dental College and Hospital has received a newly renovated world class auditorium, a digital classroom, a toilet complex equipped with modern technology and an OPD token system.
Apart from these new facilities a new 'implant clinic' was also inaugurated at the hospital for the better treatment of the patients.
A huge number of patients from various parts of the state visit the hospital, which is one of the oldest dental hospitals in Asia.
Trinamool Congress MP Sudip Bandopadhyay, who is also the Rogi Kalayan Samiti Chairman of the hospital, laid the foundation stone for setting up a guest house for the doctors. Minister of state for health Chandrima Bhattacharya, Dr Nirmal Majhi, minister of state for Labour department and the Member of Parliament Dr Santanu Sen also graced the occasion.
Various departments, including Pedodontia and Orthodontia, have been given a major facelift in terms of enhancing infrastructure. This will immensely benefit the patients as they would be able to avail better health services.
"Ankur", an annual wall magazine of Dr R Ahmed Dental College and Hospital was also released by the delegates. Some of the senior health department officials were also present at the programme.
It was learnt from the hospital sources that the newly published magazine focuses on Indian Army and their contribution, valour and sacrifices.
The magazine was inaugurated by Dr Maji in presence of Dr Pradip Mitra, director of Medical Education and Principal of the Dr R Ahmed Dental College and Hospital Dr. T.K Giri. A moment of silence was observed during the inauguration to pay tributes to the martyrs of Pulwama terror attack.
Dr Raju Biswas, member of Rogi Kalayan Samity at the hospital, said: "As many as 38 newly equipped dental chairs have been installed at orthodontia and pedodontia departments. The automated token vending machine along with a digital display has been set up inside the hospital complex to prevent unnecessary queues."
Dr Tapan Kumar Giri, the principal of Dr R Ahmed Dental College and Hospital, said: "The oldest institute of South East Asia has always been a pioneer in serving best dental treatment not only to the patients from the state but from outside as well. We are thankful to our Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for various initiatives at the hospital."
