1. Preventive Dental Care
DR. MONIKA AGRAWAL, CEO
SYMA DENTAL CARE PVT. LTD.

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4. What you can expect from this session
WHY?
• Why Is
Oral And
Dental
Healthcare
Important
For You
and Your
Family
WHAT?
• What
Should Be
Done to
Prevent
Oral And
Dental
Diseases?
HOW?
• How
Should
Oral And
Dental
Diseases
Be Treated

5. Life stages to be understood for
understanding oral and dental care
Pregnancy
Babies
and Kids
Preteens
and Teens
Adults
under 40
Adults 40-
60
Adults
over 60

6. Few Myths and Facts
Some people think tooth decay is just for children
Did you know you are at risk your whole life?
Untreated dental disease can lead to serious health problems
such as infection, damage to bone or nerve and tooth loss
Dental infections that are left untreated can even spread to other
parts of the body and, in very rare cases, can be life threatening

7. Good news is
Dental disease is preventable
You can practice preventive dentistry on yourself by adopting these healthy habits:
Always remember to brush your teeth twice a day, floss between teeth once a day, eat a
balanced diet and limit between-meal snacks.
And don't forget to schedule regular dental visits.
By following a healthy dental routine and making smart food choices, you can lower your risk for
tooth decay.

8. Healthy Habit No 1: Brushing
Brushing your teeth is the cornerstone of any good oral hygiene routine.
To keep your teeth and gums healthy, always be sure to brush your teeth twice a day with a soft-
bristled brush.
The size and shape of your brush should fit your mouth allowing you to reach all areas easily.
Also, don’t forget to replace your toothbrush every three or four months or sooner if the
bristles are frayed.
A worn toothbrush won’t do a good job of cleaning your teeth.
Finally, make sure to use an IDA-accepted fluoride toothpaste. It makes no difference whether
you choose a manual or powered toothbrush—just make sure to brush twice a day, every day!

9. The proper brushing technique is to:
Place your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to the gums.
Move the brush back and forth gently in short (tooth-wide) strokes.
Brush the outer surfaces, the inner surfaces, and the chewing surfaces of the teeth.
To clean the inside surfaces of the front teeth, tilt the brush vertically and make several up-and-
down strokes.
Brush your tongue to remove bacteria and keep your breath fresh.

10. Healthy Habit No 2: Flossing
Flossing goes hand in hand with brushing.
By flossing once a day, you help to remove plaque from between your teeth in areas where the
toothbrush can't reach.
This is extremely important because plaque that is not removed by brushing and flossing can
eventually harden into calculus or tartar.
Once tartar has formed, it can only be removed by a professional cleaning.

11. How to floss?
Talk to your dentist about what types of oral care products will be most effective for
you. Look for products that contain the IDA Seal of Acceptance so you know they
have been evaluated for safety and effectiveness.

12. Concerns: Dental and Oral Diseases
Gum Disease
Teeth Grinding
TMJ
Root Canals
Sensitive Teeth

13. Common Dental and Oral Problems
Oral and
Dental
Issues
Bad
Breath
Bleeding
Gums
Plaque
and
Tartars
Crowding
Ulcers
Sore
Tongue

14. Bad Breath (Halitosis)
For the majority of people (85-90% of those who
have bad breath halitosis), the single most
frequent cause of bad breath problems are the
bacterial that live in their mouth.
Bad breath remains a taboo subject and most
people realize that they cannot rely on their
friends, work colleagues, partners to let them
know when they smell the odor from their
mouth. Most of your friends will avoid you rather
than tell you about your breath for the fear that
you may get upset.
An extensive survey carried out by the British
Dental Association some years ago found that bad
breath was rated as the number 1 turn-off for
everybody, no matter what their age or gender.

15. Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease, an infection of the teeth, gums,
and bone that surrounds the teeth, is the number-one
cause of adult tooth loss. It begins when plaque, a sticky
film of food and bacteria, builds up on your teeth.
If plaque isn’t removed, it hardens into calculus, also
called tartar. The buildup of plaque and tartar
dramatically increases the number of harmful bacteria
in your mouth and can result in deepening spaces
between the teeth and gums, called pockets.
Bacteria trigger the body’s immune system to produce
enzymes. These enzymes destroy the bone surrounding
the teeth, which
ultimately leads to tooth loss.
Ultrasonic scaling removes calculus and reduces the
number of harmful bacteria below the gum line. It is an
important tool in the prevention and treatment of
periodontal disease.

16. What is Orthodontics
Orthodontics, formerly orthodontia is the first specialty
of dentistry that is concerned with the study and
treatment of improper bites, which may be a result of
tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or
both.
Orthodontic treatment can focus on dental displacement
only, or can deal with the control and modification of
facial growth. In the latter case it is better defined as
"dentofacial orthopaedics".
Orthodontic treatment can be carried out for purely
aesthetic reasons with regards to improving the general
appearance of patients' teeth. However, there are
orthodontists who work on reconstructing the entire face
rather than focusing exclusively on teeth.

17. Oral Treatments
Dentoalveolar surgery (surgery to remove impacted teeth, difficult tooth extractions, extractions on medically compromised patients,
bone grafting or preprosthetic surgery to provide better anatomy for the placement of implants, dentures, or other dental prosthese
Diagnosis and treatment of benign pathology (cysts, tumors etc.)
Diagnosis and treatment (ablative and reconstructive surgery, microsurgery) of malignant pathology (oral & head and neck cancer).
Diagnosis and treatment of cutaneous malignancy (skin cancer), lip reconstruction
Diagnosis and treatment of congenital craniofacial malformations such as cleft lip and palate and cranial vault malformations such as
craniosynostosis, (craniofacial surgery)
Diagnosis and treatment of chronic facial pain disorders
Diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders
Diagnosis and treatment of dysgnathia (incorrect bite), and orthognathic (literally "straight bite") reconstructive surgery, orthognathic
surgery, maxillomandibular advancement, surgical correction of facial asymmetry.
Diagnosis and treatment of soft and hard tissue trauma of the oral and maxillofacial region (jaw fractures, cheek bone fractures, nasal
fractures, LeFort fracture, skull fractures and eye socket fractures).
Splint and surgical treatment of sleep apnea, maxillomandibular advancement, genioplasty (in conjunction with sleep labs or physicians)

18. Nutrition Tips
As you know, a balanced, nutritious diet is essential to healthy living.
Poor nutrition can lead to all kinds of health issues, including oral health problems such as gum
disease and cavities.
Your mouth is your body’s initial point of contact with the nutrients you consume. So naturally,
what you put in your mouth impacts not only your general health but also the health of your
teeth and gums. In fact, if your nutrition is poor, the first signs often show up in your oral health.

19. About SYMA
Started as a Pvt. Ltd. company in Oct 2012 with a vision to be the most easily accessible Dental Care Facility in India for
everyone.
Currently has 3 centers: Bavdhan , Baner and Kothrud
Plan to have 2 more centers in next 2 months: Aundh & Pimple Saudagar
Will have around 10 centers by end of 2013.
Partnership with Healthberries to provide Dental Care Services at their Diagnostic Centers in Pune

20. Leadership Team
Dr. Monika Agrawal, MD & CEO
Satish Agrawal, Director and COO
Dr. Trilok Bajaj, Chief Dentist

21. Dr. Monika Agrawal
Dr. Monika is a Dental Surgeon having 10 years of experience in general
dentistry in India, mostly in Pune. She attended many short term
courses to keep herself updated with latest trends and advancements in
Dental Surgery. She is the MD and CEO of the company. Her mission is
to have 50 dental clinics in Maharashtra by 2015 supported by central
administration and support team, panel of super-specialist Dental
Surgeons and a dedicated sales-force. She is life member of IDA and has
attended may entrepreneurship programs organized by TiE, Pune and
Mumbai.
Dr. Monika meets CXOs of various IT and Services companies in Pune to
organize free dental check up camp. She is also involved in brand
promotion through print media as well as through digital media.
http://in.linkedin.com/pub/dr-monika-agrawal/1a/b96/b0b/

22. Satish Agrawal
Satish is well known IT professional having experience of 16 years and
has worked with Indian MNCs like Tech Mahindra and Persistent
Systems in past. He is currently working as VP – Technology Operations
at e-Zest Solutions Ltd and as a part time director at SYMA.
His role at SYMA is to set up standard operating procedures for all the
current and future clinics and staff. He is working to create strategic
partnerships with diagnostic centers and hospitals in Pune. He also
looks after setting up centralized IT infrastructure for the chain of
clinics. Satish is helping SYMA to penetrate its presence in multi-billion
IT industry through his contacts and professional network.
in.linkedin.com/in/agrawalji

23. Dr. Trilok Bajaj
Dr. Trilok Bajaj is a well-know Dental Surgeon in Nagpur. He is backing
SYMA’s quality delivery practices with his vast experience of 30 years.
His objective is to align dentists and dental hygienists with SYMA’s
quality principles and identify any training needs for them.

24. Mission, vision and values
Vision
◦ To be the most easily accessible Dental Care Facility in India for everyone.
Mission
◦ To bring back lost smiles on the faces of patients through affordable and modern Dental Care.
Values
◦ Quality : We believe in delivering what we say
◦ Passion : We care our patients with deep bonding
◦ Society : We believe in creating better societies and hence organize either free or discounted dental treatment
camps for poor and underprivileged people
◦ Planet : We care mother earth and make sure we deploy energy efficient equipment at our facilities
◦ Leadership : We believe in leading from front to create better tomorrow

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26. Contact Us
SYMA Dental Care Pvt. Ltd.
L-11, Navkar Avenue
NDA-Pashan Road, Bavdhan
Pune 411021
Phone: 020 6651 1670
Email: info@symadental.com
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“SYMA Dental Care” and “Reclaim Your Smiles” are trademarks owned by SYMA Dental Care Pvt. Ltd.
© Copyright 2012-13. All rights reserved by SYMA Dental Care Pvt. Ltd.