Oral Pathology day

Mar 2, 2024

Department of Oral Pathology Yenepoya Dental College, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) Derelkatte ,Mangaluru celebrated 'Oral Pathology day' on 26 th February 2024.Dr. M Vijayakumar, Vice Chancellor ( Yenepoya deemed to be University) spoke on the importance of role of dentist 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 view on this occasion Dr L K chatra , Principal , Yenepoya DentalCollege presided over the function . Dr Sham S Bhat, Dean of Faculty, Yenepoya Dental College aws 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 throughvarious extramural funding, startups, and patents from government agencies, added Dr Riaz Abdulla.

The department is also adjudged as "Best department" on the National Science Day celebrations by the Yenepoya University on 28 th Feb 2024. Dr Imran Mohtesham, coordinator of the celebration day program, was also present at the function. Dr Pallavi and Dr Yugashini compered the program. Dr. Vishnudas Prabhu proposed the vote of thanks. The programe was concluded with the national anthem.