by smbalaji | Mar 28, 2018 | Events
Dr SM Balaji Invited to be the Chief Guest:
Prof. S.M. Balaji was invited as Chief Guest to the SRM Institute of Health Sciences, Kattankulathur, by Prof. N. Sethuraman, Registrar, SRM University and Dr. N. Chandra Prabha, Director of Health Sciences, SRM University to deliver an orientation talk to both fresher and senior medical and dental students alike about how to conduct oneself with each other in college.
Welcoming the Chief Guest to the SRM Institute of Health Sciences campus:
Upon arrival at the SRM Institute of Health Sciences campus, he was warmly welcomed by Prof. N. Vivek, Dean and Head of the Department, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, SRM Dental College, Kattankulathur. Upon commencement of the function, Dr. Chandra Prabha greeted Prof. Balaji with a bouquet of flowers and Prof. Sethuraman honored Dr. Balaji with a shawl to mark the occasion.
The Student Orientation Talk by Dr SM Balaji:
Dr SM Balaji addressed the gathering in his usual lucid and descriptive speaking style, connecting very easily with the audience. He made the audience of predominantly medical and dental students understand how crucial this period of life was to them in germinating the seed that would develop into a career for them. He explained how their behavior in this very crucial stage in life could either make or break their future. He said that the basis of interactions between senior students and the freshers should always be based on respect and wholehearted acceptance, stressing that friendships formed in this period would last a lifetime. He talked about his student days and how much of an impact it has had in making him the success he is today. He humorously related how he met some of his closest friends when they first joined college as his juniors. He added that college days are special in everyone’s life and how college days impact our life well into the future.
From the Viewpoint of the Parents of the Students:
He then spoke to the students from the point of view of their parents and the difficulties parents undergo in order to ensure that their children have a good education. He said that it was the duty of the students to realize their parents’ dreams for them and to ensure that the sacrifices made by their parents are not wasted. He said that their behavior in college should be exemplary and they should remain focused on academics during the entire period. He congratulated them and said that dentistry as a career choice was a very wise decision and this should be used as a foundation by them to build a good future for themselves. He said that dedication and hard work could make one rise to great heights in this field. He said that they needed to set goals for themselves at this stage of life itself and then work hard on achieving them. He said that indulging oneself in unwanted frivolous activities at this stage could endanger their entire future.
Advice to the Students:
Prof. Balaji concluded his speech by stating that the students should utilize this very vital period of their lives fruitfully by learning about hard work, perseverance, acceptance of others and ability to remain focused, which are all qualities that would help them do well in life.
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Dr. S.M. Balaji seated on the dais with Dr. N. Vivek, Dean, SRM Dental College, Kattankulathur, Dr. N. Chandra Prabha Director of Health Sciences, SRM University, Dr. N. Sethuraman, Registrar, SRM University and others.
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A view of the audience
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Dr N Sethuraman’s opening address at the function formally welcoming Dr Balaji to the function
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Dr Chandra Prabha warmly greeting Dr Balaji at the function
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Dr Sethuraman honoring Dr Balaji at the function
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Dr Sethuraman presenting Dr Balaji with a memento to mark the occasion
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A view of the dignitaries on the dais
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Dr Balaji’s opening remarks while addressing the audience during his Students Orientation talk for medical and dental students
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Dr Balaji stressing on a point at his Students Orientation talk
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Dr Balaji talking about the importance of forming lasting bonds during his Students Orientation talk
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Dr Balaji explaining the parents point of view while addressing the audience during his Students Orientation talk
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Dr Balaji presenting the books Clinical Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery and Textbook of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery authored by him to Dr. N Vivek
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Dr S M Balaji with the dean and other senior faculty members of SRM Institute of Health Sciences, Kattankulathur, at the conclusion of the function
by smbalaji | Mar 27, 2018 | Events
Continuing Dental Education program at Balaji Dental and Craniofacial Hospital
Balaji Dental and Craniofacial Hospital, Teynampet, Chennai, was the venue of an international continuing dental education program on gold fold restorations on February 25, 2018. The theme of the CDE program was “Back to Golden Times”
Direct Gold Foil Restorations- Faculty headed by American expertise:
Gold is the world’s oldest filling material, but is labor intensive. The head of faculty conducting the CDE program was Dr. Alfred Wendell Holtz, past president, American Academy of Gold Foil Operators. Dr. Foltz has received many accolades over the course of a distinguished career including the “Commissioned Officer Award for Superior Service” by the USA Public Health Services and the “Clinician of the Year Award” by the American Academy of Gold Foil Operators. The CDE program was held in the hospital’s state-of-art 200-seater conference hall. It was jointly organized by the International College of Dentists-India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka section, Indian Academy of Gold Foil Operators (IAGFO), which is a division of the American Association of Gold Foil Operators, and IDA Madras Branch.
Keynote Lectures at the Program:
Dr. Foltz delivered the keynote lecture on direct gold foil restorations in the morning session. Other lectures in the morning session included lectures on incorporating gold into clinical practice, pulpal reactions to gold restorations, cast gold restorations, etc. The post lunch session featured table demonstrations of direct gold fillings with many of the participants expressing intent to pursue a career in gold restorations after participating in this hands-on program. All the participants in the program received certificates.
Dr. Balaji’s Continuing Passion to Enable Continuing Dental Education Programs:
Dr. S. M. Balaji, founder-director of Balaji Dental and Craniofacial Hospital, is a firm supporter of CDE programs and has been instrumental in the hospital playing host to many such CDE programs on a regular basis. He expressed the firm belief that such programs enable both academicians and practicing dentists keep abreast with the latest technical advances being made around the world.
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Prof Rangarajan addressing the audience on the relevance of CDE programs to the dental profession
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Dr Priya Prabhakar, Secretary, IAGFO, one of the faculty at the CDE, welcoming the dignitaries and the audience to the CDE program
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Prof Foltz delivering his keynote lecture on direct gold foil restorations at the CDE program
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Prof Foltz delivering his keynote lecture on direct gold foil restorations at the CDE program
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Prof S Mahalaxmi’s lecture on incorporating gold into clinical practice at the CDE program
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Prof Balaji presenting Prof Mahalaxmi with a certificate of appreciation at the completion of her lecture at the CDE program
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A view of the audience
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Prof. Foltz presenting a certificate of appreciation to Dr. A.P. Maheshwar, Immediate Past President, Indian Dental Association-Madras Branch, one of the faculty at the program
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Dr. Poornima at the CDE program
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Dr. Priya Prabhakar’s lecture on pulpal reaction to gold restorations at the CDE program
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Dr. Prabhakar Joseph presenting the vote of thanks at the end of the lecture session at the CDE program
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A view of the hands on session at the post lunch session of the program. Direct gold fillings were made by the participants in teeth with pre-cut cavities
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A photograph of the organizers and participants commemorating the CDE program on direct gold restorations conducted by the Indian Academy of Gold Foil Operators and the IDA-Madras Branch at Balaji Dental and Craniofacial Hospital, Teynampet, Chennai
by smbalaji | Mar 25, 2018 | Events
Dr SM Balaji was invited
Dr SM Balaji was invited to be the chief guest to inaugurate the SRM Dental College Rotaract Club Initiative for free gifts for Orphaned and Destitute Children at Christmastime. This initiative was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Madras as a part of its Centennial Commemoration. Santa Claus was also a part of the celebration handing out gifts as part of the initiative.
Free gifts for Orphaned and Destitute Children
Dr. K.K. Raja, Head of the Department, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr. K. Ravi, Dean and Head of the Department, Department of Orthodontics and Orofacial Orthopedics, Dr. T.S. Sridhar, Director General, SRM Group of Institutions and the President of the Rotaract Club of SRM College, Ramapuram welcomed Dr. Balaji warmly upon arrival at the campus. Dr. Balaji cut a ribbon to mark the inauguration of the initiative aided by the President of the Rotaract Club. Santa Claus presented the first gift of the initiative to Dr. Balaji.
by smbalaji | Mar 24, 2018 | Events
ISRO Chairman Dr. K. Sivan felicitated
Dr. S.M. Balaji was invited to the felicitation function organized in honour of Dr. K. Sivan for his appointment as Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). Dr. S.M Balaji met with Dr. Sivan at the function and presented him with a memento to mark the occasion. Also present at the function were Dr. Arumugam Murukiah, member, Harvard University Tamil Chair Committee, Visiting Professor, Center for Robotics and Neural Systems, Plymouth University and Mr. H. Vasanthakumar, MLA.
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Dr. S. M. Balaji presenting Dr. K. Sivan with a memento in honour of his appointment as Chairman, Indian Space Research Organization. Seen alongside are Dr. Arumugam Murukiah, member, Harvard University Tamil Chair Committee, Visiting Professor, Plymouth University and Mr. H. Vasanthakumar, MLA.
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Dr. S. M. Balaji presenting Dr. K. Sivan with a memento in honour of his appointment as Chairman, Indian Space Research Organization. Seen alongside are Dr. Arumugam Murukiah, member, Harvard University Tamil Chair Committee, Visiting Professor, Plymouth University and Mr. H. Vasanthakumar, MLA.
by smbalaji | Mar 12, 2018 | Events
Silver Jubilee Celebration of the Department of Neurosurgery, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute
Prof. S.M. Balaji, Founder-Director, Balaji Dental and Craniofacial Hospital, Teynampet, Chennai, was invited to attend the silver jubilee celebration of the Department of Neurosurgery at the Residency Towers, Chennai, which was organized by the Department of Neurosurgery, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute along with the Telemedicine Society of India, Tamilnadu Chapter.
The Chief Guest was Dr. C. Vijayabaskar, Hon’ble Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Govt of Tamil Nadu and the Guest of Honor was Prof. Tetsuo Kanno, Honorary President, World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies, Founder President, American Clinical Neurophysiological Society, and Honorary Professor of Neurosurgery, Fujita Health University, Japan. Dr. Tetsuo Kanno was also the personal Neurosurgeon of late Dr. M.G. Ramachandran, Ex-Chief Minister, Tamil Nadu.
Prof. Tetsuo Kanno
Prof. Balaji met with Prof. Kanno at the dinner organized in honor of Prof. Kanno and personally honored him with a shawl. He also presented Dr. Kanno with a copy of his textbook, “Clinical Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery” and elucidated the salient features of the book.
Also present at the function were Shri. V. R. Venkataachalam, Chancellor, SRMC & RI (DU) and Dr. P. V. Vijayaraghavan, Vice-Chancellor, SRMC & RI (DU).
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Prof. S.M. Balaji honoring Prof. Tetsuo Kanno, Honorary President, World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies, Founder President, American Clinical Neurophysiological Society, and Honorary Professor of Neurosurgery, Fujita Health University, Japan who was the Chief Guest at the function
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Prof. S.M. Balaji presenting Prof. Tetsuo Kanno, Honorary President, World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies, Founder President, American Clinical Neurophysiological Society, and Honorary Professor of Neurosurgery, Fujita Health University, Japan, with a copy of his textbook “Clinical Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery”
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Prof. S.M. Balaji seen with Prof. Tetsuo Kanno, Honorary President, World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies, Founder President, American Clinical Neurophysiological Society, and Honorary Professor of Neurosurgery, Fujita Health University, Japan and other dignitaries.
by smbalaji | Feb 24, 2018 | Events
A Continuing Dental Education (CDE) program is being jointly organized on February 25, 2018, by the International College of Dentists-India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka Section, Indian Academy of Gold Foil Operators (Division of American Academy of Gold Foil Operators) & IDA Madras Branch at the state of the art conference hall at Balaji Dental and Craniofacial Hospital, Teynampet, Chennai.
Gold was the first material to be used to restore teeth and restorations done with gold are amongst the most durable and long-lasting
ones. Gold restorations are however technique sensitive and not widely practiced. The purpose of the CDE that is being conducted by experts in gold restorations is to hone the skills and introduce new techniques that have been developed around the world to those who are interested in pursuing a career in gold restorations. This is a CDE program where certificates will be given to the participants at the completion of the program.
The faculty for the CDE program is headed by Dr. Alfred W. Foltz, DMD who was the president of the American Academy of Gold Foil Operators in 2016. He has always been an outstanding academician who has won many accolades in his illustrious career. He has been the recipient of the “Commissioned Officer Award for Superior Service” by the USA Public Health Services. He has also been awarded the “Clinician of the Year Award” by the American Academy of Gold Foil Operators. He was the co-organizing chairman of the first-ever World Summit on Gold Restorations that was held in Chennai in 2017 and also conducted an advanced course on gold foil restorations and lectures at that summit.
Dr. Foltz will be delivering a lecture on direct gold foil restorations in the morning session of the CDE program. He will be conducting a table demonstration of a direct gold filling in the afternoon session. At the completion of the CDE, the participants will personally receive certificates for attending the program from Dr. Alfred Foltz.
ones. Gold restorations are however technique sensitive and not widely practiced. The purpose of the CDE that is being conducted by experts in gold restorations is to hone the skills and introduce new techniques that have been developed around the world to those who are interested in pursuing a career in gold restorations. This is a CDE program where certificates will be given to the participants at the completion of the program.
