Dental experts ponder over early diagnosis of oral cancer
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Mangaluru: Department of Oral Pathology Yenepoya Dental College, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) Derlakatte, Mangaluru celebrated ‘Oral Pathology Day’ on February 26.
Dr M Vijayakumar, Vice-Chancellor (Yenepoya deemed to be University) spoke on the importance of role of dentists and early diagnosis of oral cancer.
The guest of honour Dr U S Krishna Nayak Principal & Dean, A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte University shared his views on this occasion.
Dr L K Chatra Principal, Yenepoya Dental College presided over the function.
Dr Sham S Bhat, Dean of Faculty, Yenepoya Dental College was also present on the occasion.
Dr Riaz Abdulla, Professor and Head Department of Oral Pathology, Yenepoya Dental College welcomed the gathering and highlighted the achievements of the department for the past many years including teaching, research and patient care by rendering free biopsy services for all type oral cancer patients.
The department is recipient to many awards through various extramural funding, startups and patents from government agencies, added Dr Riaz Abdulla.
The department was also adjudged as “Best Department ” on the occasion of National Science Day celebrations by Yenepoya University on February 28.
Dr Imran Mohtesham, coordinator of the celebration day program was also present at the function.
Dr Pallavi and Dr Yugashini compered the programme.
Dr Vishnudas Prabhu proposed the vote of thanks.
The programme was concluded with the national anthem.
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