It is with great pleasure and excitement that I announce the upcoming National PG Convention, set to be held in the historic city of Agra in April 2025. As the organizing chairman of this esteemed event, I cannot wait to welcome you all to this enriching and memorable gathering.

The National PG Convention has always been a platform for learning, networking, and sharing knowledge among postgraduate students and the delegates from across the country. With a wide range of educational backgrounds and research interests, this convention presents an unparalleled opportunity for both personal and professional growth.

Agra, home to the magnificent Taj Mahal, provides an ideal backdrop for our convention. Not only will you have the chance to witness one of the world's most iconic landmarks, but you will also have the opportunity to explore the rich culture and heritage of the city. Agra offers a plethora of architectural wonders, historical sites, and local cuisine that will surely leave you mesmerized.

The convention will feature an impressive lineup of renowned speakers who will delve into various topics, stimulating conversations, and challenging discussions.

In addition to the academic sessions, we have diligently planned a number of social activities and cultural events to ensure your visit to Agra is as enjoyable as it is educational. From city tours and heritage walks to cultural performances and gala dinners, there will be ample opportunities to relax, network, and forge long-lasting connections with fellow attendees.

As we gear up for the National PG Convention in Agra, I encourage you to mark your calendars, spread the word among your colleagues. The success of this event hinges on your participation and engagement, as your contributions will shape the vibrant atmosphere that define our convention.

On behalf of the organizing committee, I extend a warm invitation to all of you to come together, share your research, and foster intellectual growth at the National PG Convention in Agra. I look forward to personally welcoming you all as we embark on this incredible journey of knowledge and connection.

Due to the COVID-19 epidemic and continuing geopolitical risks, and for the safety of our members, The 11th Conference of Asian International Association of Dental Traumatology will once again be held in Tsukuba, Japan.

The purpose of AADT is to advance and develop the treatment of oral trauma and to improve the knowledge of its members through the promotion of medical practice and research. In recent years, academic activities have been stagnant due to COVID-19, and although COVID-19 infection has gradually disappeared, I feel that there is still a great deal of mental burden as a healthcare professional with regard to the risk of infection. However, we are holding this conference in the hope of providing as much information as possible on trauma dentistry.

Since the conference president is a Dual Degree Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon who is board certified as both a medical doctor and a dentist, the theme of this year's conference focused on the biological side reactions that accompany traumatic injuries.

I hope that this conference will provide participants with an opportunity to consider trauma dentistry from a new perspective, and I would like to extend my greetings from the president of this conference.

It is with great pleasure that we welcome you for this first international vital pulp therapy symposium and workshop that would be held at New Delhi, India from 19-21st February 2025.

With a better understanding of pulp biology and advent of biomaterials, there has been a paradigm shift in the management of a carious lesion and inflamed pulp. The current emphasis is on pulp preservation and vital pulp therapy procedures (indirect pulp capping, direct pulp capping, pulpotomy) are recommended as a minimally invasive endodontic approach. The theme “saving the saviour” has been aptly chosen keeping this in mind.

This symposium is ‘need of the hour’. On 19th of February 2025, there would be a limited entry engaging hands on “workshop” that would help you develop and enhance your clinical skills regarding vital pulp therapy procedures. We would encourage clinicians to attend this to get the ‘real feel’. The scientific committee has crafted the program wonderfully by inviting eminent international and national speakers who are considered “opinion leaders” related to this field. It is our endeavor that all aspects of vital pulp therapy for permanent and primary teeth are covered during the course of the symposium. The scientific program is being developed in a way that it is clinically oriented and comprehendible for endodontic, pediatric and general dentistry colleagues. The attendees will be able to have a close interaction with all the speakers and also get an opportunity to learn the current clinical protocols for performing various vital pulp therapy procedures. An unspoken diktat to all delegates is to actively participate in the scientific deliberations and present their work related to this field.

New Delhi is the capital of India and the pleasant weather in February makes it perfect time for exploring this city which has a blend of heritage and modern architecture. We assure you that the organizing committee would leave no stone unturned, to make this event professionally and personally enriching. Your presence will make this event a grand success.

The organizing committee awaits to personally greet you in February 2025.

It is my absolute pleasure to welcome you to our 52nd Annual Conference! Being a member of this Academy has allowed me to connect and learn from like-minded colleagues from all over the world who share a passion for Operative Dentistry. Together, we exchange ideas, learn from one another's experiences, and push the boundaries of what is possible. I first attended the Academy of Operative Dentistry conference in 2002 when I was pursuing my MS degree and residency in Operative Dentistry at University of Iowa. The connections I have formed within this community have been invaluable. The Academy has fostered a supportive network that has provided a sense of belonging, collaboration, and mentorship; encouraging growth and success. Each year I look forward to attending the annual conference, growing in my profession, and connecting with my friends and colleagues. This is my 21st year as a member of this prestigious Academy and I’m truly honored to serve as your president.

The Academy of Operative Dentistry is devoted to promoting excellence in clinical practice, education, and research. It has served as a platform for dental professionals to exchange knowledge, state-of-the-art techniques, and advancements in the field with the ultimate goal of advancing the quality of patient care. The Academy continues to provide support to its members who are constituted of clinicians, educators, researchers, and students from all continents in the world, to collaborate and stay abreast on the latest developments in Operative Dentistry. We have enhanced the diversity of presenters and topics in the last few years, including the Cariology Lecture and Summit Lecture of Innovation. The 2023 Annual Conference was a success! The attendance was the highest in the last five years and we received positive feedback about the content of scientific session and eminence of speakers. The 52nd Annual Conference has a lineup of renowned speakers and stimulating topics. Additionally, clinicians, researchers, and students will present innovative table clinics. The table clinics provide a platform for dissemination of knowledge, enriching discussions, and future collaborations. I am optimistic that we will have even greater attendance in 2024 than we did in 2023!

In addition to providing an excellent continuing education program every year our organization is renowned for the accessibility of its educational programs. Our members have access to videos of the annual scientific presentations, table clinics, scholarly publications, journals, and research databases, which facilitate the dissemination of new knowledge and evidence-based practices. The videos of the scientific presentations and table clinics are available on the AOD website for registered members for an extended period following the annual conference. The Journal of Operative Dentistry is a reputable peer-reviewed journal that is available in print and digital format to the members of the Academy.

The Academy is fully invested in promoting and supporting research in the field, excellence to the profession, and for recognizing outstanding contributions through awards and grants. It is my distinct pleasure to congratulate Drs. Richard Vinci and Jeffrey Platt. Dr. Vinci is the recipient of the 2024 Award of Excellence, in recognition of promoting the advancement of excellence in Operative Dentistry through teaching, mentoring, professional leadership, and service to the Academy of Operative Dentistry. Dr. Platt is the recipient of the 2024 Hollenback Prize, in recognition of research that has contributed substantially to the advancement of Restorative Dentistry. Congratulations to both of you! You are an inspiration to all of us.Top of Form

The annual conference comes together due to a year-long team effort from a dedicated group of Academy officers. I’d like to express great appreciation to the Executive Council members for the time commitment and passion to this Academy. I would like to thank Dr. Chris Griffin for preparing a world-class Scientific Session program and Dr. Tom Cyr for putting together an excellent Table Clinic Session. I’m beyond grateful to Dr. Yana Nedvetsky, our 51st President, for holding my hand and guiding me to accomplish the President-elect and President duties. I also want to thank Dr. Tina Lopez and Tina Cody for the countless hours that they dedicate to serve our Academy. They do tremendous work organizing the annual conference, welcoming our members, and are instrumental in making things run smoothly. I am grateful to the Assistant Secretary Alison Ozaki for the excellent recordkeeping and management of the Executive Council meetings; to the Website Master Eric McRory for constantly updating our website; to Kevin Matis for managing CE records and making improvements to it; to Dr. Tim Hess for being our notorious moderator, to Dr. Paul Hasegawa for keeping our accounting in great shape. Last but not least, I am immensely grateful to Dr. Richard Stevenson. Our Secretary is the heart of this Academy and his dedication is honorable.

I’d be remiss to not honor my dear mentors Dr. Denehy- Chair of Operative Dentistry Department and Dr. Vargas- Director of the Graduate Program in Operative Dentistry at University of Iowa at the time I was a graduate student. They introduced me and the graduate students to this Academy which became an extension of our U of I family. I commend the efforts of Operative Dentistry Graduate Program directors for attending the Annual Conference and introducing the Academy to their residents. I first attended the AOD conference as a first-year resident. I presented a table clinic on CADCAM my second year, and have been attending the Annual Conference since. Subsequently, I became involved with the Executive Board and witnessed first-hand the passion and commitment of the members to our beloved Academy. The Academy became a source of mental stimulation, scientific collaboration, and the commencement of many friendships. It is my true desire that each member feels welcome like I did, gets involved with the Academy like I did, engages with other members like I did, and forms life-long friendships like I did!

I’m looking forward to seeing my dear friends and making new ones! Thank you for your commitment to learning and passion for patient care.

We would like to cordially invite you to participate in the exciting Endo Education Days in December and experience Vienna during the Christmas season.

You can attend in person in Vienna and enjoy the benefits of collegial and friendly exchange during breaks and the evening program, or you can join online via LIVE stream and ask questions via chat.

For all participants, video on-demand access is included. Workshops/hands-on sessions will not be streamed or recorded.

Either way, the speakers Gilberto Debelian | Jens Emmelmann | Nicola Grande | Matthias Holly | DDr. Johannes Klimscha Stefan Nemec | Shanon Patel | Thomas Rieger | Tina Rödig | Frank Setzer | Jürgen Wollner will provide you with the latest updates.

Message From Organizing Committee A very warm and grand welcome to everyone on behalf of the entire organising committee of 39th IACDE National Conference, Mumbai. Let us all look forward to an amalgamation of knowledge imbibing days and nights bejeweled with our glamorous culture. We are striving to make this event most enjoyable for you and we hope you will carry this with you as one your fondest memories.

On behalf of the organising team, we are happy to inform you that the 32 nd National conference of the Indian Endodontic Society is being held at Chennai trade Centre,Chennai, TamilNadu, India from 3 rd to 5 th October 2024. IESCON 2024 been a part of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics Association of Tamilnadu.

Clinicians, Academicians and Post Graduate Students across India are expected to attend this esteemed event. Distinguished speakers across the world will be delivering scientific lectures and interacting with the delegates. The conference focuses on the refinement of our academic knowledge and also improving technical skills, on a larger platform.

Chennai, known for its renowned academic activity, is the right place to conduct this national event of a great calibre, with warm hospitality. The organising team is waiting to host you and hoping that you all will go back with great memories of this astounding scientific conglomeration.

This course is both in person and online via zoom meeting

TARGET AUDIENCE: This course is designed for dental professionals interested in endodontic microsurgery. All dental professionals welcome to the symposium.

Course Description Many advances have been made in the surgical endodontics in the past few years that have increased the feasibility and predictability of this procedure to save natural dentition. These include enhanced magnification and illumination, ultra- sonic tips, micro instruments, newer root-end filling materials, and the use of cone beam computed tomography.

In this symposium a group of experts in the field of Endodontic Microsurgery will gather in Seattle, to discuss the latest information regarding: treatment planning and outcomes, anatomical structures encountered during this procedure, management of soft and hard tissues, as well as do’s and don’ts of Endodontic Microsurgery. The primary objective of this symposium is not only to teach the attendees how to perform Endodontic Microsurgery, but also provide them with the latest science and technology behind the technical aspects of this procedure.

We invite you to join us for one and one half days to hear from our esteemed faculty who intend to bring the Endodontic Microsurgery to the next level.