“Beyond Incision: The Art and Science of Minimally Invasive Perioplastic Surgery.”

The program witnessed enthusiastic participation from postgraduate students from various dental colleges in and around Mangalore, with around 50 participants attending the event.

The Chief Guest for the program was Dr. Gopal Krishnan, Dean, MCODS Manipal, and the Presiding Officer was Dr. Dilip G. Naik, Pro Vice Chancellor, Mangalore Campus, Manipal Academy of Higher Education.

The academic session was delivered by Dr. Betsy Sarah Thomas, our adjunct faculty who highlighted the evolution of minimally invasive periodontal surgery and emphasized the importance of precision-based surgical approaches in contemporary clinical practice. She elaborated on minimally invasive techniques, case selection, and the role of biologically active adjuncts in improving clinical outcomes.

The lecture was followed by a hands-on training session, which included a live demonstration of minimally invasive surgical techniques and suturing methods on a goat’s head. The hands-on session provided practical exposure to the participants and helped them understand the clinical application of minimally invasive perioplastic surgical techniques. All the participants found the session extremely informative and expressed great satisfaction after the hands-on training.