Honorary Secretary’s Message

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Dear IAPHD Members, Indian Association of Public health Dentistry (IAPHD) is working relentlessly to promote the art and science of dentistry for the benefit of professionals as well as for the community. Our Association needs to work hand in hand to meet the challenges confronting the profession in the coming years, which include: Having a large cohort of post graduates to be absorbed into the profession, For this we need to create some job opportunities which will make the young public health dentists more enthusiastic. We have to meet the increasing oral health needs and demands of Indians, especially amongst the expanding geriatric population. Public Health Dentists, therefore need to continuously upgrade themselves in skills and knowledge for the benefit of the public whom we serve. 27th IAPHD National Conference is going to be held on December 1–3, 2023, in Gurugram. The theme of this Conference was ““Public Health Dentistry Synergising towards Sustainable Oral Health” I am sure the students, delegates, and faculty must have had interesting and exciting scientific exchange brimming with newer learning ideas. I request all the student members and life members to register for the annual conference and make it a memorable one. With support of the IAPHD members, we hope that the association would continue to serve as a strong platform that promotes professional excellence, friendship and wellbeing of the dental fraternity. Be with us and we can assure you, we will- “Go Boldly Where Dentistry Has Never Gone Before”. With best wishes and regards, see you all at the Annual Conference! Long live IAPHD!