History of the Academy of Dentistry International
The Academy of Dentistry International (ADI) is an honorific academy that was founded to promote dentistry as both an art as well as a science through research and continuing education programs. It was founded by Dr. Albert Wasserman in 1974. The ADI has chapters in every country around the world. Dr Gerhard Seeberger is the current president of the ADI

Dr SM Balaji at President of ADI Dr Gerhard Seeberger’s welcome speech at the Academy of Dentistry International convocation in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Dr SM Balaji attends the convocation of the Latin American chapter of the ADI
The ADI confers fellowships to its members on the basis of their consistent contribution towards the betterment of society through dentistry and other health related fields. This year’s convocation was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This Latin American chapter ADI convocation was organized by Dr. Javier Fontelo and Dr. Santiago of ADI, Argentina.
- Dr SM Balaji with Dr Javier Fontelo and Dr Santiago, Organizers of the Latin American chapter of the ADI convocation in Buenos Aires
- Academy of Dentistry International members after the conclusion of the convocation
Dr SM Balaji introduced at the newly appointed Editor in Chief of the JADI
Dr SM Balaji who is a Fellow of the Academy of Dentistry International (ADI) was present at this year’s convocation. Fellowships were awarded this year by the President of the ADI, Dr Gerhard Konrad Seeberger. Dr Seeberger presented Dr SM Balaji to the members of the Academy of Dentistry International as the newly appointed editor of the Journal of the Academy of Dentistry International (JADI) and made a special mention about his contributions towards the advancement of the goals of the ADI.
Dr Balaji also met with Dr Robert Ramus, Executive Director, ADI, and held discussions with him about implementation of plans formulated for the ADI in the upcoming years.