ORAL PATHOLOGIST DAY

ORAL PATHOLOGY WEEK CELEBRATIONS – 13th to 17th Feb 2023

NATIONAL ORAL PATHOLOGIST DAY – 25th Feb 2023

Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology & Oral Microbiology conducted, “ORAL PATHOLOGY WEEK CELEBRATIONS” from 13th to 17thFeb 2023 on the occasion of “NATIONAL ORAL PATHOLOGIST DAY” on 25th Feb 2023. Many competitions were held like “Soap Carving” for all students, “Best out of Waste” for IBDS, “Puzzles & Quiz” for IV BDS students & Interns. The competitions were held in both the DADH practical hall & Smart class room within the college. On the valedictory function held on 17th February 2023, all the Heads of departments/Professors spoke about the importance of Oral pathology, lauded the participation by students and appreciated the arrangements made by our staff. Our department HOD Dr.Vandana Raghunath in her inaugural talk spoke about the legendary & first Oral Pathologist of India, Dr. H.M Dholakia Sir and his contributions to Oral Pathology and also thanked all the staff for their relentless efforts in making the program a huge success. Departmental staff members Dr. Siva Reddy, Dr. Firoz and Dr. Samatha were engaged in prize distribution and inviting the staff to give a feedback on the celebrations. A video made by Dr. Samatha compiling all the events was showcased. Prizes were distributed to the winning batches / individuals in all four categories, by the staff members from other departments. In addition prizes were given to the students who secured highest percentage of attendance in DA & DH (I BDS) and Oral pathology (III BDS) subjects. Hi tea was served to all. A departmental get together in addition to the above celebrations, was organized on 25th February on the occasion of Dr. H.M Dholakia Sir’s birth anniversary and “National Oral Pathologist’s Day”

More than 200 students participated in the Oral Pathology Week celebrations with great enthusiasm & fervor along with staff members from all other departments. They found the quiz programs very challenging and useful. It was a grand success on the whole.