NATIONAL ORAL PATHOLOGISTS DAY

National Oral Pathologist Day was celebrated by the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Microbiology at Srinivas Institute of Dental Sciences, Mukka Mangalore on 25th February 2025.This day was instituted by Indian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist on the occasion of the birth anniversary of legendary Oral Pathologist Dr. H. M. Dholakia sir, who started the 1st PG in Oral Pathology in Mumbai ,India. He is called the Teacher of Teachers and Bheeshma pithamaha of Oral Pathology in India.The Department Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, SIDS celebrated this day by conducting various competitions for the students in the Department followed by Valedictory function. Prof.(Dr.)Hemanth M, H.O.D, Department of Oral Pathology welcomed the gathering.Chief guest Prof.(Dr.)K Reshma Pai, Dean, Srinivas Institute of Dental Sciences, praised the efforts put forward by the students in various competitions.Prizes were distributed to all the winners of the competitions.Dr.Shreekanth NG , Reader, Department of Oral Pathology rendered the vote of thanks.Dr Shabla,Intern was the MC for the event.