Santosh Deemed to be University recently sponsored a fully-funded study tour for three of its top-performing students to attend the IDS KOLN 2023 in Cologne, Germany. This event is one of the leading global trade fairs for the dental community, which brings together dental professionals from all around the world to share knowledge, ideas, and advancements in the industry.
The three students, Drishti Adhikari, Dherendra Bhati, and Tanya Katyal, were carefully chosen based on their exemplary academic achievement. They were accompanied by Dr Rajiv Ahluwalia, Dean of Student Welfare and Professor and Head of the Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedic and Dr Amit Bihari Lall, Professor and Head of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery to guide the students throughout the trip.
During their visit, the students explored over 500 stands at the fair, learned about the latest market trends, received insights into the innovative products showcased at the fair, and witnessed some of the sophisticated technology displayed at the event. The fair included a variety of dental products such as aligners, intraoral scanners, implant systems, zirconia crowns, Endomotors and files, AI in radiology, disabled-friendly dental equipment, micro endodontics, loupes, and advanced local aesthetic systems.
Santosh Deemed to be University has been providing quality education in the medical and dental sector since its establishment in 1995. The university is well-known for its commitment to providing quality healthcare services to its patients and is proud to have produced over 100,000 medical and paramedical professionals who have made significant impacts in the healthcare field. The institute focuses on equipping its students with the latest technology and introducing them to progressive methods of disseminating knowledge, such as its digital library (e-Publication) and video-conferencing set-up. The university has a state-of-the-art clinical skill lab, which allows students to hone their clinical skills and be better equipped to enter the healthcare industry.
The study tour was a great opportunity for the top-performing students at Santosh Deemed to be University to gain insights into the global dental industry and be exposed to leading practices used in the dental world. It was a beneficial journey for the students, as they were able to not only gain insight into new products and trends from the trade fair, but also make valuable contacts and establish new business relationships.
The IDS KOLN 2023 is one of the most significant events in the dental industry and provides a platform for forward-looking innovations and market trends. An opportunity to attend such an event was not only a way to reward the hard work and excellence of the three students, but it also helped to inspire and motivate the students to continue to excel in their future endeavors. Santosh Deemed to be University is proud to have provided them with such an amazing experience and remains committed to continuing to encourage its students in their academic excellence.