Dr. SM Balaji attends the Inauguration Ceremony of the 33rd Annual Conference of the Indian Society for Dental Research

by smbalaji | May 29, 2023 | Events

Dr. SM Balaji attends the Inauguration Ceremony of the 33^rd Annual Conference of the Indian Society for Dental Research

Dr. SM Balaji, Secretary General, Indian Society for Dental Research (ISDR), attended the 33^rd Annual Conference of the Indian Society for Dental Research that recently concluded in New Delhi, India.

Dr. SM Balaji welcomes Chief Guest, Prof. Vinod K. Paul to the Conference

The Chief Guest, Dr. Vinod K. Paul, distinguished Neonatal Pediatrician and member, NITI Aayog and the Guest of Honour, Prof. Brian O’Connell, President, International Association for Dental Research (IADR) were warmly welcomed to the conference by Dr. SM Balaji and Prof. Mahesh Verma, President, ISDR. They also warmly welcomed Prof. Nick Jakubovics, Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Dental Research (JDR) to the conference. The conference was officially inaugurated by the lighting of the lamp by the distinguished invitees.

Recognition for Meritorious Members of the ISDR

This was followed by the awards ceremony for outstanding members of the ISDR who had made significant contributions towards the advancement of dental research. Meritorious students were also honoured with ISDR awards. The conference souvenir and transactions book were also released during the inauguration ceremony.

Dr. SM Balaji chairs the Dr. JG Kannappan Oration at the Conference

Dr. SM Balaji and Prof. Mahesh Verma chaired the scientific session at the conference. Prof. Brian O’Connell delivered the Dr. JG Kannappan Oration at the conference and Prof. Nick Jakubovics, delivered the keynote speech at the occasion. Dr. SM Balaji and Prof. Mahesh Verma presented Prof. Brian O’Connell and Prof. Nick Jakubovics with a certificate of appreciation and a memento for their contributions at the conference.

Prof. Nick Jakubovics presents Dr. SM Balaji with a Certificate of Appreciation

Dr. SM Balaji was also presented with a certificate of appreciation for chairing the scientific session by Prof. Nick Jakubovics. The inauguration ceremony of the ISDR 33^rd Annual Conference was a resounding success with a record number of delegates in attendance.

Dr. SM Balaji Participates in the Annual Convocation of the International College of Dentists

by smbalaji | May 28, 2023 | Events

The Annual Convocation & Awards Function of the International College of Dentists (ICD), India, Sri Lanka & Nepal Section was recently held in New Delhi, India. Dr. SM Balaji, Editor-in-Chief, participated in the awarding of fellowships to the newly inducted members of the International College of Dentists as well as attended the ICD board meeting during his visit.

Prof. Mahesh Verma, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi was invited to be the chief guest at the convocation. The convocation was a resounding success with the newly inducted fellows reiterating to follow the high standards set by the International College of Dentists India, Sri Lanka & Nepal Section.

Dr. SM Balaji Invited to Visit Department of Maxillofacial Surgery Unit at Ain Shams University, Egypt

by smbalaji | May 21, 2023 | Events

Dr. SM Balaji was Invited to visit the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Ain Shams University

Prof. Marwa AW El-Kassaby, BDS, MDSc, Ph.D., Head of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Ain Shams University, Cairo, extended a personal invitation to Dr. SM Balaji to visit the Ains Shams University Hospital.

During the visit, accompanied by Prof. Marwa AW El-Kassaby, he interacted with students, residents and faculty members and participated in the ward rounds as well as attended the outpatient wards. He provided valuable inputs and treatment guidance during his outpatient visit and ward rounds.

Dr. SM Balaji Invited to Perform Complex Craniofacial Surgeries at Ain Shams University

Prof. Marwa AW El-Kassaby also further extended an invitation to Dr. SM Balaji to visit and operate with the surgical team during a forthcoming conference. Dr. SM Balaji gladly accepted the invitation and is soon to visit Egypt for demonstrating complex surgeries for the benefit of the students and residents at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.