Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 26: Former Health Minister Sham Lal Sharma presided over as the chief guest for the valedictory function of the inaugural Orthodontic Symposium in J&K held, here today.
Special guest of honour, Brijesh Sharma (SSP Raj Bhawan) and guest of honour, Dr Ritu Duggal (Chief CDER, AIIMS New Delhi), also graced the event.
During his address, Sham Lal Sharma emphasized the importance of applying the latest technologies in medical sciences and shared valuable insights about the healthcare facilities across the region. Furthermore, he emphasized the pivotal significance of ethics in medical and dental practices.
Dr Akshay Gupta, in his closing address, provided a comprehensive overview of the symposium’s proceedings. He expressed gratitude to all dignitaries, guest speakers, and delegates, making special mention of the Jammu Orthodontic Study Group and the Department of Orthodontics at IGGDC Jammu for their crucial roles in organizing this memorable event.
Dr Rohit Gupta (organizing secretary), Dr Rishabh Gupta (scientific convener) and Dr Aseem Sharma (joint organizing secretary), were acknowledged for their important contribution among others, who were honoured with certificates of appreciation.
The occasion also included a ceremony for the distribution of prizes, recognizing the exceptional contributors of the best papers and posters across various categories.
President of Shri Kailakh Jyotish Avam Vedic Sanathan Trust, Mahant Rohit Shastri, Dr Sanjay Sharma, Jagdev Singh Chib, and other members of the Trust were also in attendance.
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