PADS dental camp in Skardu delivers vital oral health services and awareness to underserved communities
SKARDU, GILGIT BALTISTAN: In a commendable display of student-led healthcare service, the Pakistan Association Of Dental Students (PADS) organized a free dental camp in Shigar, Skardu, providing much-needed oral health screenings and hygiene education to more than 600 individuals in the remote region of Gilgit-Baltistan. The initiative is part of PADS’ national outreach program aimed at promoting preventive oral health and improving access to dental care in Pakistan’s underserved areas.
The camp was held at Government High School, Shigar, and successfully delivered free checkups, oral hygiene education, and awareness sessions to children, parents, and elderly residents—many of whom rarely have access to dental professionals.
This community health outreach demonstrates PADS' core values of service, leadership, and education, while offering young dental professionals a transformative opportunity to gain real-world experience in resource-limited environments. Through this initiative, PADS continues to uphold its reputation as a trusted and credible national body advancing oral healthcare equity across Pakistan.
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Meet the organizing team that made it possible
The success of the Shigar dental camp was made possible by the dedication and teamwork of a passionate group of dental students and young professionals. The organizing committee included Dr. Mariyum Yousaf (President), Dr. Farwa Shahid (Supervisory Council), Dr. Noor Fatima (Vice President Internal Affairs), Ahmad Haseeb (Vice President Media & Communication), Talha Ahmad (Vice President Finance), Dr. Fizza Shahid (Vice President Scientific Council), Dr. Zar Khan (Vice President External Affairs), Dr. Laiba Qaiser (Director Prophylaxis), Dr. Parihan Khattak (Director Voluntary Affairs), Khawaja Ahmad Aman, Anas Khan, Hassan Maqbool, Roshaan Mazhar, Abdullah Hashmi, Haseeb Nadeem, Farwa Ali, Meerub Rana, Muhammad Hanzla, Sufiyan Ali, Ibad Khan, Sheikh Muhammad Husnain, Ali Tahawar Bari, Huzaifa Naeem, and Jaweria.
Their coordinated effort covered everything from clinical care and patient engagement to logistical planning and educational outreach.
Strengthening dental education and public service
This PADS dental camp in Skardu served as more than a public service— it was also a learning laboratory for future dental leaders. Students and young dentists sharpened their clinical, communication, and organizational skills, gaining a deeper understanding of community needs and public health challenges.
The positive community response, enthusiastic participation from local schools, and successful delivery of care underscore the importance of replicating such student-led dental outreach programs across the country.
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PADS continues to lead community-centered dental outreach
PADS’ ongoing commitment to reaching Pakistan’s rural and underserved regions aligns with national goals for equitable healthcare delivery. The organization aims to expand these efforts to other provinces, ensuring more communities benefit from essential oral health education and preventive care.
By bridging the urban-rural healthcare gap, PADS is not only uplifting oral health standards but also empowering a new generation of dentists to lead with compassion, competence, and a strong sense of civic responsibility.
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