Dr SM Balaji, Vice President, International College of Continuing Dental Education (ICCDE) attended the Asia Pacific Dental Federation/Asia Pacific Regional Organization (APDF/APRO) Council meeting where many issues related to the development of dentistry in Asia were discussed and plans formulated towards implementation of decisions made at the meeting.He was also an active participant at various regional meetings throughout the congress in recognition of his vast experience in dealing with issues that are pertinent at regional levels throughout the world.