National oral pathologist day 2024

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 1st March 2024.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.)Praveen Shetty, HOD Department of Orthodontics praised the efforts put forward by the students in various competitions and spoke about the importance of the Oral Pathologist Day. Dr Ravichandra Udupa and Dr Pooja Naik , senior Lecturers, Department of Oral And Maxillofacial Pathology alongwith the interns Dr.Kaushik Rao, Dr.Suhasini Dr.Kathieja Naina conducted the 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 Suhasini ,Intern was the MC for the event.