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Kattankulathur:
The Department of Public Health Dentistry at SRM Kattankulathur Dental College and Hospital successfully hosted a two-day national workshop on “Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry” recently. The workshop, funded by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), was held at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur and attracted a diverse audience of dental professionals, researchers, and students.
Dr. L. Swasticharan, Additional Deputy Director General of Health Services & Director (EMR) at the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, graced the event as the Chief Guest. Dr. M. B. Aswath Narayanan, Professor and Head at Tamil Nadu Government Dental College & Hospital, served as the Guest of Honour.
The workshop provided a platform for attendees to explore the transformative potential of AI in dentistry. Participants gained valuable insights into cutting-edge AI technologies and their applications in enhancing diagnostic accuracy, optimizing treatment planning, and improving patient outcomes.
The event featured an esteemed panel of experts from leading institutions, including the Indian Institute of Science Bangalore, AIIMS New Delhi, Google LLC USA, and Anna University, Chennai. These distinguished speakers shared their research findings, real-world applications, and future perspectives on AI’s role in dental practice.
Present on the occasion was SRMIST’s Pro Vice-Chancellor (Medical) Lt. Col. (Dr) A. Ravi Kumar, Dean Medical Dr. Nitin M Nagarkar, Dean Engineering & Technology Dr. Gopal T V, Dean Dental Dr. N. Vivek, Vice Principal Dr. Magesh KT, and the Organising Chairman Dr. Sibyl Siluvai.
The workshop was a resounding success, providing a comprehensive understanding of the current and future landscape of AI in dentistry. The event underscored SRM Kattankulathur Dental College’s commitment to advancing dental practice through innovative technologies.
