by smbalaji | Oct 11, 2018 | Events
The poster presentation contest at the Fédération Dentaire Internationale (FDI) Annual World Dental Congress in Buenos Aires was a robust one with participants from every corner of the globe. The categories for posters at the competition was vast and the quality high.
In light of his known expertise in the various fields of dentistry and his penchant for esthetic design, Dr SM Balaji, member, Education Committee FDI World Dental Conference, Buenos Aires, Argentina was requested to hand over Certificates of Excellence to winners of various categories.
by smbalaji | Oct 10, 2018 | Events
Dr. SM Balaji attends the FDI Annual World Dental Congress in Buenos Aires
Dr SM Balaji attended the Fédération Dentaire Internationale (FDI) Annual World Dental Congress in Buenos Aires as a member of the Education Committee of the FDI. This year’s Annual World Dental Congress was a grand success. It was inaugurated by the President of the FDI, Dr Gerhard Konrad Seeberger at a grand inauguration ceremony.
Dr SM Balaji with Dr Maricel Marini, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Department, University of Buenos Aires, Prof Sergio Gotta, Head of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Buenos Aires and Dr Victoria Pezza, Head of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Aleman Hospital, Buenos Aires at the inauguration ceremony of the FDI Annual World Dental Conference in Buenos Aires
Dr SM Balaji participates in many forums at this year’s congress in Buenos Aires
The venue of this year’s meeting was the La Rural Convention Centre in Buenos Aires, Argentina. All the issues pertaining to the improvement of dentistry including clinical dentistry throughout the world were discussed in detail at the conference. The consensus was reached on many issues and the members discussed how to implement these decisions in their respective countries.
Dr SM Balaji with Prof Sergio Gotta and Dr Hugo Zamora, Secretary General, Confederación Odontológica de la República, at the inauguration ceremony of the FDI Annual World Dental Conference in Buenos Aires
by smbalaji | Oct 8, 2018 | Events
Dr SM Balaji attends the Education Committee meeting as a member
Dr SM Balaji attended the Federation Dentaire Internationale (FDI) Annual World Dental Congress in Buenos Aires. He is a member of the Education Committee of the FDI. The Education Committee of the FDI holds its annual meeting at the annual congress. Results obtained from the implementation of schemes are discussed here. They also endorse new measures to improve the quality of dentistry for the next fiscal year. The venue of this year’s meeting was the La Rural Convention Centre in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Dr SM Balaji attends Education Committee meeting
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Education Committee meeting in progress
Committee formulates resolutions to be implemented over the coming year
The Education Committee meeting was chaired by Dr Jurgen Fedderwitz of Germany and Dr Hande Sar Sancakli of Turkey. Also in attendance at the Education Committee meeting along with Dr SM Balaji were Dr William Cheung of Hong Kong, Dr Hiroyuki Hirano of Japan, Dr Marzena Dominiak of Poland, Dr Mounir Doumit of Lebanon, Dr Yolande Koffe Gnagne of Ivory Coast, Dr Simon Ho Kam Yuen of Hong Kong, Dr Edward Allan Kalyesubula of Uganda, Dr Mauricio Montero of Costa Rica and Dr Li-Jian Jin of Hong Kong. The FDI was well represented by Isabelle Bourzeix and Steeve Girod. American Dental Association (ADA) was well represented by Ken McDougall and Catherine Mills. Many important issues that needed implementation worldwide were discussed here.
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A presentation at the Education Committee meeting
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Members of the Education Committee at the conclusion of the meeting
by smbalaji | Oct 7, 2018 | Events
Prof Dr SM Balaji’s best selling “Textbook of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” is now in its third edition. It is very popular around the world with both undergraduate and postgraduate students. This is a widely recommended book around the world. It is the textbook of choice for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Practicing oral surgeons also use it as a reference book. This textbook now has many new features added to it. There are now detailed videographic explanations of the contents of chapters. Many new photographs, tables and graphs have been added to the textbook. This will aid in easy understanding of complex concepts explained in the textbook.
Prof Dr Klaus Dietrich Wolff, President, European Association of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery (EACMFS) and Professor and Head of Craniofacial surgery, Munich University, Germany releasing the Textbook of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 3rd Edition. Also seen are Dr George Rallis, Head, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, General Hospital, Athens, Prof Dr Manlio Galie, Education and Training Officer, EACMFS and Director and Chief, Department of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, St Anna Hospital and University, Ferrara, Italy, Prof SM Balaji and Prof Adi Rachmiel, Director, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Rambam Medical Center, Haifa, Israel.
Prof SM Balaji presenting Prof Dr Klaus Dietrich Wolff with a copy of the Textbook of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the inauguration ceremony.
The international release of the 3rd edition of this premier textbook was organized in the Holiday Inn, Munich, Germany. The world’s elite Cranio-Maxillofacial surgeons were invited for the book release. Prof Dr Klaus Dietrich Wolff, President, European Association of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery (EACMFS) and Professor and Head of Craniofacial surgery, Munich University, Germany released the textbook. Also present at the function were Prof Dr Manlio Galie, Education and Training Officer, EACMFS and Clinical Professor, St Anna University Hospital, Ferrara, Prof Adi Rachmiel, Director, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Rambam Medical Center, Haifa, Israel, Prof Chingiz Rahimov, President, Azerbaijanian Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Society (AzOMS), Dr Fares Kablan, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Galilee Medical Center, Nahariya, Israel, Dr Ori Blanc, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, TLV Medical Center, Haifa, Israel, Prof HA Gitt, Secretary-General, International College for Maxillofacial Surgery, Germany, Prof Domenico Scopelliti, Vice President, Operation Smile Italia Onlus Foundation and Dr George Rallis, Head, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, General Hospital, Athens, Greece amongst others.
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by smbalaji | Sep 27, 2018 | Events
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.
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Dr SM Balaji with Dr Javier Fontelo and Dr Santiago, Organizers of the Latin American chapter of the ADI convocation in Buenos Aires
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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.
Dr SM Balaji with Dr Robert Ramus, Executive Director, ADI
by smbalaji | Sep 23, 2018 | Events
Prof SM Balaji meets Dr Victoria Pezza at the Hospital Aleman in Buenos Aires
Prof SM Balaji met with Dr Victoria Pezza of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Hospital Aleman in Buenos Aires. He observed a few oral and maxillofacial surgeries. Prof Balaji then attended rounds at the Hospital Aleman’s Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with the residents and met with patients at the hospital.
Prof SM Balaji in the operating room at Hospital Aleman with Dr Victoria Pezza and residents of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Prof SM Balaji invites staff members of the hospital to his hospital in Chennai
Prof SM Balaji bid farewell to the doctors at the end of his visit and extended warm invitations to them to visit Balaji Dental and Craniofacial Hospital in Chennai, India as observers when they visit India.
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residents at the Hospital Aleman
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residents at the Hospital Aleman
