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Virtual dentist convention 2021 - GDCRI Bangalore & IDA - Event Report

A virtual dentist convention for the year 2021 was conducted by the Indian Dental Association, Bangalore branch in association with Government Dental College...

Dr. Rockson Samuel

Dr. Rockson Samuel

Founder & Chief Dentist · Indira Dental Clinic; DentalReach

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A virtual dentist convention for the year 2021 was conducted by the Indian Dental Association, Bangalore branch in association with Government Dental College and Research Institute, Bangalore on 26th August 2021, Thursday at Ramachandra Auditorium.

New ideas, technologies, and studies were discussed by some of the eminent personalities in the dental fraternity. Dr.Ganapathi was the Chief Guest for the event while Dr.Sudhakarwas the Guest of Honor. The program was supported by Indian Dental Association, Oral-D, and Group Pharma.

The program started with the Invocation and Welcome address which was followed by the Lighting of Lamp. There was a speech by the honorable dignitaries, felicitations, and some very educative lectures.

The scientific sessions included lectures on various topics from current trends in dentistry to technological advances and pharmaceutical developments.

The 1stlecture on the topic of ‘COVID-19 and periodontitis: Possibility of an association’ was taken by Dr.Janitha S, Associate Professor at GDCHRI, Bangalore.

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  1. [1]World Health Organization. Global Strategy and Action Plan on Oral Health 2023–2030 World Health Organization. 2024. Available at: source
  2. [2]FDI World Dental Federation. Vision 2030: Delivering Optimal Oral Health for All FDI World Dental Federation. 2021. Available at: source

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Dr. Rockson Samuel

Dr. Rockson Samuel

Founder & Chief Dentist · Indira Dental Clinic; DentalReach

Dr. Rockson Samuel is a dental surgeon, healthcare content strategist, and Founder and Chief Dentist of Indira Dental Clinic in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. He provides comprehensive general and family dental care with professional interests in endodontics, implant dentistry, clear aligner therapy, digital dentistry, preventive care and patient education. A graduate of K.G.F. College of Dental Sciences and Hospital under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, he also has formal training in management and digital marketing. As Community Leader at DentalReach, he contributes to dental publishing, professional education, international media partnerships and the development of evidence-informed resources for dentists.

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