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Indian Dental Student Conference held on 15th & 16th March, 2016
I.T.S Centre for Dental Studies & Research, Ghaziabad (Del-NCR) in association with Indian Dental Association hosted Indian Dental Student Conference – 2016 (North Zone) on 15th and 16th March, 2016.
The dignitaries on the dais for the inaugural function were Mr. Pankaj Singh (General Secretary, BJP Uttar Pradesh & Chief Guest of the function), Prof R K Khandal (Former Vice Chancellor UPTU & Guest of Honour for the Function), Dr R P Chadha (Chairman, I.T.S - The Education Group & Chief Patron of the Conference), Dr Hari Parkash (Director General, I.T.S Group of Dental Institutions & Patron of the Conference), Dr Ashok Dhoble (Hon Secretary General, IDA) and Dr T N Tilakraj (President, IDA Ghazibad).
The program started with the lamp lighting by the dignitaries followed by welcome address by Dr Hari Parkash who welcomed all the delegates from various institutions across the country. He highlighted the achievement of the Institution and thanked IDA for bestowing their trust in the Institution for hosting a Conference of such magnitude.
This was followed by an address by Dr Ashok Dhoble who praised the Institution and the efforts of the Organising Committee for the meticulous arrangements. He also apprised the students about the present scenario of dentistry. This was followed by the Presidential Address by Dr Tilakraj.
The Student Council for the Conference was Constituted.
This was followed by the address by Guest of Honour - Prof. R K Khandal who emphasized upon the role of Ayurveda in Dentistry.
Shri Pankaj Singh – Chief Guest of the Conference talked about the need of youth to take charge of the field and work in a very dedicated way both towards the profession as well as towards the nation.
Dr R P Chadha felicitated the Chief guest and Guest of Honour. Dr Hari Parkash felicitated Dr Ashok Dhoble and Dr T N Tilakraj.
A standing ovation was given to Mr Arpit Chadha (Vice Chairman, ITS THE Education Group & Patron of the Conference) for conceptualizing the whole Conference and making it possible to organize an event of such magnitude. Dr Vinod Sachdev felicitated Mr Arpit Chadha. The Vote of Thanks was proposed by the Organising Secretary Dr Piush Kumar.
The Conference witnessed a participation of around 3000 delegates from more than 30 Dental Institutions across the nation. There were 4 Keynote Lectures more than 350 Scientific presentations, Cultural and Sports events etc. The Conference had a trade fair also.
Cash awards were given for Fashion show, War of Bands, Group Dance and many other events.
The Overall Winner trophy went to ITS CDSR, first runner up was ITS Dental College Greater Noida and 2nd Runner up was Santosh Dental College Ghaziabad.
Best Cultural trophy went to ITS CDSR, Ghaziabad. Best Sports team awards went to K D Mathura.
War of Bands competition was won by Santosh Dental College. Fashion Show award went to ITS CDSR.
Special attraction of the Conference included performance by Rap Star Badshah and Aasatha Gill on eve of 15th March, 2016 and DJ night on 16th March,2016. The delegates really enjoyed the Indian Dental Student Conference – 2016 and parted with fond memories of the event.