Indian Dental News

1st South India Dental Conference a 'big hit'
Sunday, December 18, 2005 | gp

The First South India Dental Conference In Cochin turned out to be a Big Success.The Conference started on the 16th and came to a close on 18th. The venue was the picture perfect Le Meridian Conference Hall in Cochin, Kerala. The attendence was in big numbers and the venue was over crowded with Dental Surgeons from all over South India. The trade fair also was exemplery. The only hitch up was the change of venue for the banquet due to the President of India's visit to the city. But the organisers did a commendable job in finding an alternate venue in time.

Awareness required about oral hygiene
Sunday, November 13, 2005 | gp

A recent survey has expressed concern over the low awareness and poor oral hygiene habits among people which is resulting in a sharp rise in the dental problems. A new national survey, sponsored by Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited and conducted by Synovate India, found that people do not associate dental health with adequate oral care, with over 60 per cent people in India having never visited a dentist in their life. The survey, the results of which were released here, said only a meagre two per cent of the population actually visit a dentist regularly and when it comes to dental problems, over 50 per cent people are unconcerned about preventing or curing them. The survey also reported that during the last one year, 24 per cent of people using toothpaste suffered from toothache and while 96 per cent were aware of the problem, only 35 per cent sought treatment. ''Research has shown that dental diseases can best be prevented through early detection and primary prevention. This means that people need to get the basics right - brush twice daily and visit a dentist twice a year.

Jammu dental college denied recognition
Sunday, November 13, 2005 | gp

The State government has received a major setback in their plan of establishing a dental college and hospital in Jammu as the Dental Council of India (DCI) has refused to grant recognition to the college citing many deficiencies. The dental council team accused the college authorities of violating DCI guidelines by admitting 40 students for the Bachelors in Dental Surgery (BDS) course without getting permission from the central government. The visiting team of council has further said the State government was not following the minimum basic qualification and teaching experience required for appointment and promotion of teaching faculty as prescribed in the DCI regulations. Regarding the college infrastructure, the dental council has recommended restoration of two lecture halls. Sources further disclosed that the State government after receiving the details about the shortfalls in college has started working on them and is considering approaching the dental council again for re-inspection.

Dental national conference in Lucknow
Sunday, November 13, 2005 | gp

About 1,000 dental experts from all over the world have assembled in Lucknow for the National Conference of the Federation of Operative Dentistry of India and Indian Endodentic Society that got underway this morning. Hailed as one of the the biggest gathering of its kind, the three-day conference was inaugurated by Dr Anil Kohli, president of the Dental Council of India. The main feature of the conference would be the video conferencing from Germany and the United States for the purpose of presentation and advanced information. As many as six guest speakers from Australia, the US and Singapore will share their expertise during the conference. The event is being organised by the Lucknow-based King George's Dental University and over 100 medical and dental colleges are attending it.