Honorary Secretary’s Message

“There is a calmness to a life lived in gratitude, a quiet joy.” –Ralph H. Blum Dear Members, As I take on the responsibility of Hon. General Secretary of our esteemed association, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every member for entrusting me with this honour. I am committed to working tirelessly to promote the objectives of our association and serve members to the best of my abilities. At the outset, heartfelt congratulations go to the head office team helmed by Dr. Sabyasachi Saha, Dr. Arun S Dodamani, and Dr. Vamsi Krishna Reddy L for the resounding success of our recent 1st International Conference at Bangkok which was held in collaboration with Thai Society of Public Health Dentistry and Thammasat University from September 12th to 15th, 2024. This event highlighted the growing influence and reputation of our association in the field of dental public health, a journey of which we are all proud to be a part. Our journal remains an essential platform for sharing knowledge, research, and best practices. Each submission, be it emerging issues, innovative research, or practical applications, makes a meaningful impact on the global community. On a related note, I am delighted to report that our members actively participated in the National Toothbrushing Day celebrations across the country on November 7th, 2024. Activities such as mass toothbrushing demonstrations, social media campaigns, and distribution of toothbrushes and toothpaste to underprivileged children reinforced our association’s commitment to advocacy. As we bid adieu to 2024 and welcome 2025, I wish you and your loved ones a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year. May the coming year bring new opportunities, challenges, and success for our association and its members. Thank you once again for your trust and support. Best regards,