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Dr. SM Balaji Delivers Keynote Lecture at 25th EACMFS Congress in Paris

by smbalaji | Jul 28, 2021 | Events

Dr. SM Balaji was invited to EACMFS 2021 for the Craniofacial Surgery Lecture

The 25^th European Association for Craniomaxillofacial Surgery (EACMFS) Congress was held in Paris, France from July 14-16, 2021. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic made the physical congress impossible this year. It was therefore held online for the first time. There was the participation of a record number of delegates from around the world.

Stalwarts from the field of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery were invited as speakers to deliver lectures at the plenary session of the congress. Dr. SM Balaji is a leading Craniomaxillofacial surgeon with many surgical innovations to his credit. He was invited by Prof Jean-Paul Meningaud, EACMFS 2021 Congress Chairman for a Craniofacial Surgery lecture at the plenary session.

The genesis of the European Association for Craniomaxillofacial Surgery

The European Association for Craniomaxillofacial Surgery was established in 1970. It is a preeminent association of craniomaxillofacial surgeons, which was formed to advance the surgical superspecialty. The EACMFS Congress has always been a platform for leading surgeons to share the latest advances in the field.

Many specialists from oral and maxillofacial surgery also register as delegates for the conference. They also perform plastic and reconstructive surgeries. Plastic surgery is performed by many oral surgeons. There were many oral and maxillofacial surgery lectures at the congress.

The oral and maxillofacial surgery presentations were greatly appreciated by the delegates. These were delivered by leading oral and maxillofacial surgeons from around the world.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Masterclasses by Eminent Surgeons

The oral and maxillofacial surgery masterclasses by leading surgeons provide a great learning platform for the participants. Craniofacial surgery masterclasses focus on complex craniofacial reconstructions in a variety of conditions. The oral and maxillofacial surgery lectures present groundbreaking research findings at these congresses.

Invitations to Leading Craniomaxillofacial Surgeons as Plenary Session Speakers

Leading craniofacial surgeons from around the world are invited as speakers at the plenary sessions of the conference. The invited speakers delivered expert oral and maxillofacial lectures at the congress. This serves as an ideal platform to update on the latest advances made around the world.

The EACMFS Congress plays host to over 3000 delegates who converge on the venue from around the globe. Craniomaxillofacial surgeons from around the world deliver cutting-edge research findings at the plenary sessions. Congress serves as a platform for everyone to catch up and renew professional and personal relationships.

25^th EACMFS Congress held Online due to the Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic

The last two years however have been unprecedented due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has played havoc around the world. COVID-19 cases have seen a lot of fatalities as well as residual comorbidities.

The Ministry of Health of the Government of India has played a leading role in the control of the pandemic. It has drawn stringent guidelines for international travel to prevent the spread of the virus. Public health studies have helped in the control of the virus.

After due deliberation, it was decided to conduct the 25^th EACMFS 2021 in Paris entirely online. The EACMFS 2021 congress has seen the registration of even higher numbers of delegates than usual.

Dr. SM Balaji Delivers Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Presentation at Congress

Dr. SM Balaji has delivered successful plenary session lectures at previous EACMFS conferences. He was also invited to deliver a lecture at the EACMFS 2021 plenary session. The topic chosen by him was the management of secondary orbital deformities caused by fractures and soft tissue trauma.

This was both an oral and maxillofacial surgery lecture as well as a craniofacial surgery masterclass. He is a specialist in orthognathic surgery, surgical removal of impactions with tooth extraction, cleft lip and palate surgery and temporomandibular joint surgeries.

Craniofacial Surgery Masterclass on Management of Secondary Orbital Deformities

Fractures of the orbital cavity are on the rise around the world. They are caused most commonly by road traffic accidents and falls. Other causes include assaults and sports-related injuries. The number of cases with secondary orbital deformities after surgeries is also on the rise.

Dr. SM Balaji chose this topic for his plenary session lecture at the EACMFS 2021 Congress. He has handled a wide variety of patients with postoperative complications of orbital fractures. These include cases with gunshot injuries, multiple fractures caused by road traffic accidents and sports-related injuries.

Appreciation of Craniofacial Surgery Lecture at Plenary Session by Delegates

Dr. SM Balaji began his lecture by explaining the alignment of bones in the orbital cavity. He then explained the importance of the reestablishment of correct alignment following surgery. This was followed by enumerating the complications that would arise by improper reduction of the bones.

The presentation next included a wide variety of patients with secondary orbital deformities. He enumerated the various techniques that can be adopted for the surgical management of individual cases. Materials used for the reconstruction of defects were presented in detail. Rehabilitation of the patient back to complete normalcy was documented at the end of the presentation.

Dr. SM Balaji’s lecture was widely appreciated by the delegates. It showcased the important role played by Craniomaxillofacial surgeons in the rehabilitation of victims of craniofacial trauma.

Successful Conclusion to 25th EACMFS Congress in Paris, France

The EAFMFS Congress held in Paris, France saw a record number of delegates. Presentations at the plenary session provided significant research findings from around the world. Innovations to improve results were presented at the congress.

Prof. Jean-Paul Meningaud thanked the speakers at the plenary session for their excellent presentations at the EACMFS conference. He also invited all delegates to the 26^th European Association for Craniomaxillofacial Surgery Congress. This is scheduled to be held next year in Madrid, Spain.

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Dental International Congress and Exhibition

by smbalaji | Jun 4, 2021 | Events

Dental International Congress and Exhibition

Dental International Congress and Exhibition -DICE, which is supported by the International College of Continuing Dental Education (ICCDE) (the educational arm of the Asia Pacific Dental Federation), will highlight the most cutting-edge advances in dental technology and oral care from Asia Pacific suppliers as well as from around the world. An extraordinary program has received the same level of attention. It includes a scientific program delivered by some of the world’s finest clinicians and specialists in the area that addresses the primary themes and issues of today’s dentistry practitioners.

The conference will highlight future trends in dental medicine and firmly situate them within the context of public health policy and noncommunicable disease policies, as well as the importance of integrating oral health with overall health.

Dr. SM Balaji selected as Scientific Chairman

We are happy to share with you our chief consultant Dr. SM. Balaji has been selected as the scientific chair of the forthcoming Dental International Congress and Exhibition (DICE). The DICE program is an official event of the International College of Continuing Dental Education (ICCDE), a Singapore registered body and is the educational arm of the Asia Pacific Dental Federation (APDF).

APDF is the regional organization of the FDI, the world dental parliament. This event is endorsed by the APDF, FDI and several national dental associations in the Asia Pacific region.

This virtual conference will highlight the most cutting-edge developments in dental technology and oral care from Asia Pacific suppliers as well as from other parts of the world. With the support of International affiliates, an extraordinary programme has been conceived and it has received global attention.

This meeting will feature virtual scientific lectures & panel discussion delivered by some of the world’s finest clinicians and specialists in the area that addresses the primary themes and issues of today’s dentistry practitioners. The congress will emphasize future trends in dental medicine and set them squarely within the context of public health policy and strategies.

World Hemophilia Day 2021

by smbalaji | Apr 17, 2021 | Events

What is Hemophilia?

Hemophilia is a rare condition in which the blood fails to clot properly due to a lack of blood-clotting proteins (clotting factors). If you have haemophilia, you can bleed for a longer period of time after an injury than if your blood clotted normally. Small cuts are typically not a big deal.

World Hemophilia Day

World Hemophilia Day is an international day to raise awareness of haemophilia and other bleeding disorders. It is held each year on April 17, the birthday of Frank Schnabel, the founder of the World Federation of Hemophilia.

Since 1989, World Hemophilia Day has brought together the whole bleeding disorders community to celebrate the ongoing developments in treatment while also raising awareness and bringing understanding and attention to problems related to proper care to the general public.

Managing Treatment in a New World: Adapting to Change

The aim of World Hemophilia Day is to bring the global bleeding disorders community together. With the COVID-19 pandemic wreaking havoc on people with bleeding disorders, the goal has never been more critical. The world has changed dramatically in the last year, but one thing has remained constant: we are all in this together. Join us on April 17, 2021, and tell us how you’ve adapted to change during this extraordinary period, and how you’re working hard to help sustain treatment in a new world!

Dr. SM Balaji’s Message on World Hemophilia Day

Hon’ble Abdulla Shahid, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maldives visits BDCH

by smbalaji | Apr 9, 2021 | Events

Hon’ble Abdulla Shahid, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maldives meets with Dr. SM Balaji at the India Today Conclave 2021

Hon’ble Abdulla Shahid, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Maldives, visited India to attend the India Today Conclave 2021 that concluded recently at the Taj Coromandel in Chennai. He warmly greeted Dr. SM Balaji who was also an invitee at the Conclave. They discussed many issues that were related to the healthcare system of the Republic of Maldives.

High Praise for Dr. SM Balaji’s contributions to the Island Nation

During their interaction, the Hon’ble Abdulla Shahid recalled Dr. SM Balaji’s contribution through his free surgical missions to the island nation’s hospitals, including IGMH and Hulhumale Hospital in Male, Gan Regional Hospital in Gan and other regional hospitals at Kulhudhuffushi, Addu and various other atolls.

He spoke about the transformation of the lives of children and young adults with craniofacial birth deformities at these government hospitals after corrective surgery by Dr. SM Balaji. He also emphasized Dr. SM Balaji’s contribution to the Maldivian Healthcare System, which included writing an oral healthcare book entirely in Dhivehi, the Maldivian language.

Dr. SM Balaji interacts with various Dignitaries at the India Today Conclave

Dr. SM Balaji also met with Mr. Shashi Tharoor, Congress MP & Former Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Mr. Ram Madhav, Former National General Secretary, Bharatiya Janata Party and Mr. Rahul Kanwal of India Today who moderated the discussions at the conclave.

Minister visits Dr. SM Balaji at Balaji Dental and Craniofacial Hospital, Chennai

During the course of his visit to Chennai, Hon’ble Abdulla Shahid paid a visit to Balaji Dental and Craniofacial Hospital, which is a leading, Chennai-based surgical centre for Craniofacial Surgery. He visited a recuperating Maldivian child who had undergone surgery with Dr. SM Balaji. The young child, as an infant, had a rare, rapidly enlarging tumor called Cemento-ossifying fibroma of both the upper and lower jaws.

Use of Cutting Edge Technological Advances for the Treatment of the Child

Many international medical facilities had turned away the parents due to the complexity of the child’s clinical presentation. Dr. SM Balaji took him under his care, removed the tumour and successfully rehabilitated him. To create a new jaw, he used novel tissue growth guiding proteins – rhBMP2. The lower jaw was successfully completed some time ago and the upper jaw was revised to accommodate the child’s growth.

The Hon’ble minister expressed his heartfelt admiration for the child and congratulated him on his recovery from the ordeal. He also conveyed his sincere appreciation to Dr. SM Balaji for readily providing help to the young Maldivian child, assisting him in conquering the disease and enabling him to lead a normal life.

Dr Sm Balaji Interacts With Hon’ble Abdulla Shahid, Minister Of Foreign Affairs, Republic Of Maldives, Mr Ram Madhav, Former National General Secretary, Bharatiya Janata Party

Dr Sm Balaji With The Hon’ble Abdulla Shahid, Minister Of Foreign Affairs, Republic Of Maldives And Mr Rahul Kanwal Of India Today

Dr Sm Balaji In Discussion With Mr. Shashi Tharoor, Congress Mp &Amp; Former Minister Of State For Human Resource Development And The Hon’ble Abdulla Shahid, Minister Of Foreign Affairs, Republic Of Maldives

The Hon’ble Abdulla Shahid, Minister Of Foreign Affairs, Republic Of Maldives, Interacts With The Maldivian Child At Balaji Dental And Craniofacial Hospital, Chennai

COVID-19 Prevention Vaccination

by smbalaji | Jan 16, 2021 | Events

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus virus.

Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will develop mild to moderate respiratory disease and recover without needing special care. Older people and those with underlying medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease and cancer are more likely to develop severe illnesses.

The best way to avoid and delay transmission is to be well informed about the COVID-19 virus, the disease it causes and how it spreads. Protect yourself and others from contamination by washing your hands or using alcohol-based rubbing regularly and not touching your skin.

COVID-19 Vaccination

Happy to share that just now have been vaccinated as a part of the COVID19 prevention vaccination drive, initiated today. On the auspicious inaugural edition of COVISHIELD inoculation across India today, Prof. Dr. SM Balaji was one of the very few doctors to be given the first dose of the vaccine on the morning of 16 January 2021.

The vaccine is the most reliable, safest, and efficient product and the crowning part is it is part of the Made in India. Also, very happy to note that the vaccine will be delivered to frontline workers across the nation soon. We hope that the COVID-19 pandemic ends soon and Indian vaccines would be a tool against the virus

Covishield

Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is developed locally by the Serum Institute of India, the world’s largest manufacturer of vaccines. It is said to generate more than 50 million doses a month.

The vaccine, known as Covishield, is made from a weakened strain of the common cold virus (known as adenovirus) from chimpanzees. It has been tweaked to look more like coronavirus-though it can’t cause illness.

When the vaccine is administered into a patient, the immune system is activated to start producing antibodies and to start fighting any coronavirus infection.

Jab is administered in two doses between four and 12 weeks apart. It can be kept safely at temperatures between 2 degrees celsius and 8 degrees celcius, roughly the same as a domestic refrigerator, and can be delivered in current healthcare settings such as medical surgeries.

This makes it easier to distribute than any other vaccines.

Jab developed by Pfizer-BioNTech, which is currently administered in many countries, must be stored at-70 degrees celsius and can only be transferred a limited number of times-a specific challenge in India, where summer temperatures can exceed 50 degrees celsius.

Best center of excellence in the Craniofacial Surgery and Dental Hospital

by smbalaji | Oct 1, 2020 | Award, Events

Balaji Dental and Craniofacial HospitalChennai, India

Balaji Dental and Craniofacial Hospital, Chennai is very happy to share with you that it has been voted as the best center of excellence in the “Craniofacial Surgery” and “Dental Hospital” category for the consecutive sixth time by the Times of India. Times of India, a renowned publisher yearly conducts a survey for excellence among various medical clinics and hospitals. The winners are judged by several parameters including patient feedback, level of service provided, the quantum, and the quality of services. Balaji Dental and Craniofacial Hospital, Chennai has been judged as a center of excellence in the entire South India- Chennai category.

The Balaji Dental and Craniofacial Hospital, Chennai provides an array of Craniomaxillofacial and dental services including congenital and other craniofacial deformities corrections (Cleft lip, cleft palate, and other craniofacial Syndromes), esthetic corrections (orthognathic surgeries, facial feminization, rhinoplasty, Bhleopharoplasty, Genioplasty, etc), trauma (road traffic accidents and other trauma including bullet injuries), scar revision, ear, and nose reconstruction, post-tumor/ cancer resection rehabilitation as well as a variety of dental implant options. Balaji Dental and Craniofacial Hospital, Chennai houses the latest diagnostic equipment like X-rays and laboratories to carter to the requirements of the patients.

During this COVID-19 pandemic, all precautionary guidelines issued by the authorities besides International treatment norms are being diligently followed. Due to the continued, real-time monitoring and active patient interaction norms laid down, Balaji Dental and Craniofacial Hospital, Chennai has been able to continuously upgrade its service to patients, even in the midst of the pandemic.

Balaji Dental and Craniofacial Hospital, Chennai is grateful to its patients, patrons, and well-wishers for their trust and continued support.

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