The validation program of the innovation: an automatic speech to sign language translation software titled “V3: A bilingual bicultural principle based oral health education model for hearing impaired children” was held on 19th June 2019 in the Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, JSS Dental College and Hospital, Mysuru under the Programs of International College of Dentists (ICD) India Section for Special Children.
The program was inaugurated by Dr P V Salimath Associate Director Research and Patent Cell, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, along with Dr. Ravindra S, Principal, Mrs. Anushree, Assistant Administrative Officer and Mr. Ravi, Superintendent, JSS Dental College and Hospital.
30 students from Shri Sai Ranga School for Hearing impaired and their teachers Mrs. Manjula and Mrs. Rekha were invited for the event. Oral health education was imparted to the students using the digital software and the live demonstration. Their awareness regarding oral hygiene was evaluated through questionnaires before and after the program.