Dr. SM Balaji was invited to attend the FDI World Dental Federation Workshop on Tobacco Cessation that was held in Cairo, Egypt. This was held in association with the Egyptian Armed Forces Dental Corps along the sidelines of the Africa Health ExCon.

Dr. SM Balaji interacts with the leadership of the Egyptian Armed Forces Dental Corps

Dr. SM Balaji met Maj. Gen. Dr. Ahmed Amin Moselhy, Leader of Specialized Military Dental Hospital, Alkoba Armed Forces Hospital, Maj. Gen. Prof. Raafat Riad, Former Chief of the Dental Office, Egypt Force Defense and Maj. Gen. Dr. Emad Eldin Saad Mohamed, Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Military Medical Academy at the workshop.

Dr. SM Balaji Delivers Keynote Lecture at FDI Tobacco Cessation Workshop

Dr. SM Balaji delivered the keynote lecture at the workshop. Drawing from his vast experience related to rehabilitatory surgery for oral cancer survivors, he explained the degree to which the use of tobacco can affect the general health of the user. He provided valuable inputs that can be used to help wean the use of tobacco in the armed forces.

Dr. SM Balaji presented with Memento in Appreciation of his Keynote Lecture

Dr. SM Balaji received a memento for his participation at the workshop from Dr. Nahawand Thabet who expressed her appreciation for his insightful keynote lecture.