UHSR Strives to Provide Excellent Healthcare Facilities to the Elderly Right at Their Doorsteps: Vice-Chancellor Dr. H.K. Agarwal

Rohtak, June 1, 2026: The elderly population of Haryana will no longer have to make repeated trips to hospitals for dental treatment. It is the endeavor of UHSR and the Government of Haryana to provide excellent healthcare facilities to the elderly right at their doorsteps. AI applications will play a pivotal role in this initiative, and this system is set to become a role model for the entire state of Haryana. These views were shared by Dr. H.K. Agarwal, Vice-Chancellor of Pt. Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences (UHSR), Rohtak, while serving as the Chief Guest at the two-day conference—titled 'Dentures in a Day'—organized by the Department of Prosthodontics at PGIDS (Dental College).

Vice-Chancellor Dr. Agarwal inaugurated the conference by lighting the ceremonial lamp and remarked that the elderly are the cherished heritage of our society. At this stage of life, making frequent trips to the hospital can be an extremely arduous experience for them. In today's technological era, dental treatment has also become integrated with digital technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI). PGIDS, Rohtak, stands as the only dental institute in all of Haryana where complete dentures are being fabricated without any waiting list. Dr. Agarwal stated that this initiative by PGIDS would bring a smile to the face of every elderly person in Haryana.

He emphasized that the university administration is committed to ensuring that no elderly resident of Haryana suffers from malnutrition due to the absence of teeth. AI technology will be leveraged to deliver excellent healthcare facilities to the elderly right at their doorsteps. He further informed that a specialized AI chatbot has been developed by the Dental College team; this chatbot will converse in Hindi and will proactively call elderly patients to schedule and confirm their treatment appointments. He added that 150 dentists from across the entire state are currently undergoing training at the institute. Additionally, an AI-based algorithm is also being developed to support this initiative.

Dr. Manu Rathi, Principal of the Dental College, stated that this AI chatbot will provide significant relief to elderly patients, sparing them the need to make repeated trips to the hospital. She explained that the AI system will keep patients informed regarding everything from their medical reports to physician consultations. This will result in savings of their time, money, and physical discomfort.

Dr. Manu Rathi further noted that the AI system will also provide a comprehensive online analysis of the patient's condition and, following treatment, will gather data regarding patient satisfaction. This data will help determine how many patients benefited from the treatment and identify areas where improvements are needed. She emphasized that geriatric patients remain their top priority.

Organizing Secretary Dr. Pankaj Gehlot mentioned that the state government plans to introduce this facility in the Civil Hospitals of every district across Haryana; to this end, approximately 150 dentists from across the state have arrived to undergo training. He explained that all post-treatment procedures—including check-ups and follow-ups—will be managed through AI and telemedicine, thereby eliminating the need for elderly patients to visit the hospital repeatedly.

Those present at the event included Dr. Jigyasa, Dr. Ritu, Dr. R.K. Sharma, Dr. Harneet Singh, Dr. Vipul, Dr. Shefali Singla, Dr. Komal K. Saroya, Dr. Sarthak Singh Tomar, Dr. Kusum, Dr. Stalin M., and Dr. Vaibhav.

Principal Dr. Manu Rathi highlighted that the Dental College offers services extending beyond just dental care; under the scope of maxillofacial prosthetics, the facility also fabricates artificial eyes, noses, ears, and fingers. This service serves as a boon for patients who have lost parts of their face due to cancer, Black Fungus infections, or accidents. Thanks to the integration of AI and digital scanning technologies, these prostheses now possess an incredibly natural and lifelike appearance.