The event was held under the esteemed leadership of President Dr. Meera Verma and Secretary General Dr. Y. K. Virmani.

The organizing committee in Chennai was led by:

• Dr. S. M. Balaji, National Coordinator
• Dr. Vivek N., Conference Chairman
• Dr. K. T. Magesh, Organizing Secretary
• Dr. C. Deepak, Scientific Chairman

The program saw participation from over 1,400 delegates representing various institutions across India. Over two days, the conference offered an enriching experience, featuring prominent International and National speakers across two main halls and eight paper presentation halls dedicated to delegates from different colleges.

The Convocation ceremony was graced by distinguished guests, including Dr. Ian M. Doyle, Global President of the International College of Dentists, who served as the Chief Guest, alongside Guests of Honor Dr. Mahesh Verma and Dr. T. R. Paarivendhar. A notable highlight was the Induction Ceremony, where 31 new fellows were awarded Fellowships in a packed auditorium with a capacity of 3,000 attendees.

Key recognitions included:

• Humanitarian Awards for community services, presented to four colleges.
• ICD Appreciation Awards for nine individuals for their exceptional contributions to humanitarian activities and continuing education.
• Student Excellence Awards, conferred to 41 students for their outstanding academic achievements.
• Awards for winners of E-Poster, Reel, and Essay competitions.

The event was a resounding success, seamlessly blending a grand Convocation ceremony with valuable scientific learning opportunities provided through engaging conference lectures.

International College of Dentists was formed in USA  in 1920 and gradually increased its presence globally, ICD Section VI was formed in 1964 including India, Srilanka and Nepal

Presently Dr VS Kohli is President ICD Section VI, Dr Yogesh Virmani is Secretary General, Dr Anil Kohli is Council Member, Dr Meera Verma is immediate Past President Dr.S.M. Balaji is President Elect Dr Srikanth Desai is Regent South Zone, and Dr N Kannan is Deputy Regent South Zone.

ICD Fellowship is an honor given in recognition of Dentists who have accomplished

 Academic Achievements, Research Work, Leadership,  Humanitarian Projects aimed at improving Health and Education for the People, Service to Profession and Service to the  Public.

Healthy mouth and healthy teeth are important to do many important activities like Chewing food, tasting food, swallowing food, digesting food, having a good smile and good breath which helps us in having good self esteem, confidence in dealing with life, good socializing, ability to speak, sing and talk

Edentulousness or lack of teeth is a very troublesome situation which badly lowers the quality of life one leads. Decayed teeth can cause tooth pain, swelling, difficulty in opening the mouth. Bleeding from gums, loosening of teeth, causes problems in eating, Chewing and speaking

Habits like Tobacco, Arecanut, Pan Masala,Gutkha, Snuff Powder, Khaini, Jarda, Slaked lime in Pan, can damage mouth and cause Oral Cancer

Oral health is very important in Pregnancy since dental pain and dental infections can cause low birth weight and even abortions

Mathru seva pathakam introduced in Narayana Dental College and Hospital offers free Oral Health Screening done by Dr N Kannan Professor and Head, Oral Medicine and Radiology, Deputy Regent South Zone along with his team of doctors followed by free dental treatment. This helps in improving health of Pregnant ladies and child growing in their womb. Tobacco Cessation Clinic helps people to quit Tobacco habits. Screening for Oral Cancers helps in early detection and treatment of Oral Cancers.

International Dentist Day is celebrated to Honor the  hardworking  Dentists and promote the significance of Oral Health and cleanliness among the Public

Program was done in Dodla Lakshmi Narasa Reddy Government School with Oral Health Screening by Dr N Kannan Deputy Regent South Zone, ICD Section VI, Dr Srikanth Embeti ICD Fellow, Dr Akkireddy Rajsekhar Secretary IDA Nellore Branch, Dr Niranjan Babu, Treasurer IDA Nellore Branch, Dr Harsha CDH Co Chairman IDA Nellore Branch, Dr Javeed E.C. Member IDA Nellore Branch and Dr Kranthi for Children with Special Needs including Autistic, Down Syndrome, Hearing Impaired, Visual Impaired Children and followed by distribution of notebooks, pens, pencils, erasers, Oral hygiene kits and toys

Special thanks to Mandal Education Officer P.V. Ratnam, Headmaster Sk Mastan, Teachers Ch.Seshamma, B Sreenivasa Reddy, K Chinnamma for facilitating, coordinating and Presiding over the function

An online session on “Fundamentals of Scientific Writing” was organized by the International College of Dentists SOUTH ZONE. On 10th July 2024 9 pm.

Our Speaker: Dr. Betsy Joseph Ph.D. gave a detailed interactive session.  There were 100 participants, and a lot of requests came to hold sessions on writing related topics.

ICD Section VI South Zone conducted feeding the underprivileged at Shelter for Homeless in Nellore on 17^th June 2024. 26 Homeless Men and 32 Homeless Women were provided with food.

Drugs Habits are a Worldwide problem for entire Humanity. Use of Narcotic Drugs usually starts as a curiosity factor among young adults who want to experience what it is and the thrill they hear that people experience from taking it. This habit is also developed by young adults who find their lives as boring and uninteresting, for some of them as a means of escaping their inability to perform well academically, some of the people having too much money on their hands, young adolescents and adults lacking parental love and care and parental supervision or having company of unscrupulous antisocial elements. What begins as a small experiment causes euphoria or a feeling of high or unexplainable happiness, freedom from all the troubles and tribulations of this world. This experience is the result of stimulation of a part of the brain called Nucleus Accumbens by a neurochemical called Dopamine. This release of Dopamine is also stimulated by habits like smoking and alcohol and similarly produces euphoria in their addicts.

Drugs causes the persons indulging in them to be in a daze, neglecting their personal hygiene, neglecting their health, academics and career. Monetary expenses also mount as the drug habit progresses. The drug addicts are not in their senses and cannot differentiate right or good activities from wrong or even criminal activities. Slitting someone’s throat or stabbing someone or strangling someone maybe done for robbing their money or just as a fun activity in their befuddled and confused mental status. Drug addicts are very likely to cause accidents should they attempt to drive a vehicle by themselves. Drug addicts have an enormous libido and very likely to indulge in raping anyone for the heck of it. Of course Narcotics Control Laws makes possession / use of Narcotics a stringently punishable and Non bailable offence, but sales of drugs continues stealthily eroding the minds and health of the youth. Lack of Affection, Love and Genuine Concern from family members, Too much of Money and Lack of Parental Supervision are most commonly stated by the drug addicts as reasons for starting the habits. Vigilance by family members and society as a whole, ensuring adequate quality family time irrespective of how much we earn and what are our working hours can probably save our dear and near ones and our society from the scourge of this devastating and debilitating habit.

The International College of Dentists Section 6 prays and wishes for a bright future of our youth and the entire world free the menace of the Narcotic World