President’s Message

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Hearty Welcome and warm Greetings Oral health is essential to overall health and well-being. Oral health professionals have recognized the need to provide Sustainable care, by minimizing the impact on resources and promoting and delivering optimal oral health in a safe manner. We are poised to celebrate 27th National Conference of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry on 1-3 December 2023 at SGT Dental College, Hospital and Research Institute (Faculty of Dental Sciences) SGT University, Gurugram, Haryana. The theme is “Public Health Dentistry Synergizing towards Sustainable Oral Health”. The theme focuses on the impact of Public Health Dentists in providing leadership and guidance in areas such as population-based dentistry, oral health surveillance, policy development, community- based disease prevention, health promotion and many more such avenues. The Department of Public Health Dentistry at SGT University believes in planning and executing the conference meticulously with scientific program consisting of Guest Oration and lecturers from renowned speakers for period of three days. Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry conducts national level competitions/awards/grants for UG & PG students since several years. National level essay competition for UG & PG students helps to create awareness and motivate the students to understand the philosophy of Public Health Dentistry. IAPHD recognizes and appreciates meritorious students by giving away prizes for the toppers in the subject of Public Health Dentistry at UG and PG level. Financial Assistance to UG & PG students & Faculty Research Projects provides dynamism to research. I take this occasion to thank all the members in uplifting of the association during my tenure as President. I take this opportunity to thank Hon Secretary Dr Vamsi Krishna Reddy, Office Bearers and EC members for their sustained support and collaboration. JIAPHD under the leadership of Editor Dr Naveen Kumar P G and the Board of members have made significant impact in the quality of the journal and reaching international standards. Best wishing and regards to all the IAPHD members.