The Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, proudly hosted
the eagerly anticipated second edition of the Manipal Dental Conference on August 10th and
11 th , 2023. Aligned with MAHE's declaration of 2023 as the Year of Internationalization, this
undergraduate student conference featured distinguished alumni who have excelled at
international universities as keynote speakers.
The esteemed conference was inaugurated by Lt. General Dr. M. D. Venkatesh, Vice
Chancellor of MAHE. In his address to the enthusiastic student audience, he emphasized the
paramount significance of multidisciplinary research and ardently encouraged students to
actively engage in research pursuits. Gracing the inaugural ceremony was Dr. Rohit Singh,
Director of Alumni Relations at MAHE, who underscored the lasting bonds between the
institution and its accomplished alumni.
The conference boasted an impressive lineup of keynote speakers, all accomplished alumni,
who have made indelible marks in their respective fields across international borders. The
distinguished speakers included Dr. Subraya G. Bhat, Associate Professor at Imam
Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Saudi Arabia; Dr. Soni Stephen, Clinical Senior Lecturer in
Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Sydney; Dr. Neil Pande, Director of Healthy Smiles,
Kathmandu, Nepal; Dr. Arindam Dutta, Senior Clinical Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry at the
School of Dentistry, Cardiff University, U.K; and Dr. Ritul Agarwal, an accomplished Aesthetic
Dentist in the UAE. The keynote addresses resonated with insights into pioneering concepts
spanning Pediatric Dentistry, Aesthetic Dentistry, Implantology, Restorative Dentistry, and
Periodontology.
The conference witnessed an enthusiastic participation of over 300 undergraduate students
hailing from 35 dental schools across the nation. The event's agenda was enriched by a total of
five enlightening guest lectures, supplemented by four immersive hands-on workshops.
Additionally, the conference featured an e-poster presentation session, during which a
remarkable array of 61 e-posters were showcased.
The Manipal Dental Conference 2023 emerged as a significant platform for dental students to
glean invaluable insights from accomplished alumni and to exchange ideas among peers. This
event not only underscored the college's commitment to fostering academic excellence but also
served as a testament to the institution's dedication to innovation, research, and international
collaboration in the field of dentistry.
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