The Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, MCODS Mangalore, in association with the MCODS Mangalore Alumni Association, successfully conducted the Prof. Dr. Premanand Kamath Memorial Endowment Oration on 25th May 2026 at Lecture Hall 2, Knowledge Block, Centre for Basic Sciences, Bejai, Mangalore.

The program was organized to commemorate the contributions of Prof. Dr. Premanand Kamath and to provide an academic platform for students, faculty, alumni, and practitioners in the field of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics.

The event was graced by distinguished dignitaries including Dr. Dilip G. Naik, Pro Vice Chancellor, MAHE, Manipal – Mangalore Campus, who presided over the function, and Dr. Mithra N. Hegde, Principal, A.B. Shetty Institute of Dental Sciences and President of IACDE, who attended as the Chief Guest.

The keynote speaker for the oration was Dr. V. Gopi Krishna, President-elect of the International Federation of Endodontic Associations (IFEA) and Secretary General of the Indian Endodontic Society. He delivered insightful lectures on the topic “Endodontics: What the Future Beholds!!” which were highly informative and well appreciated by the audience.

One of the highlights of the program was the generous contribution made by the alumni, who sponsored a Light Curing Unit worth ₹62,000/- to the department. This contribution will greatly benefit the academic and clinical activities of the department.

The Department expresses its sincere gratitude to the alumni association, dignitaries, organizing committee, faculty members, students, and participants for their valuable support and contribution towards the successful conduct of the program.