JAMMU: Dr Akshay Gupta, Professor of Orthodontics, Indira Gandhi Government Dental College, Jammu, presented his research work on ‘Orthodontic Beyond Aesthetics 2017’ in the International Orthodontic Conference held at Prague (East Europe). The International Orthodontic Conference titled ‘IOS Midyear Convention 2017’ was conducted by the Czech Orthodontic Society in association with Indian Orthodontic Society in the East and Central Europe. The Convention was started on July 29, 2017, covering Budapest, Vienna and culminated at Prague on August 6, 2017.
While presenting his scientific deliberations on Orthodontic -Beyond Aesthetics, Dr Akshay said Orthodontics and Aesthetics are usually considered as two sides of same coin by general public or even general dentists and specialists in other fields of dentistry. “The aim of his presentation was to emphasise that orthodontists work and clinical skills can be much beyond the aesthetics, and how in many situations, role of orthodontists is not limited only for aesthetics but also to intervene in other clinical procedures, which if done without the lead role of orthodontist would have resulted in compromised / half done result,” Dr Akshay asserted. During the convention, he justifies his views, by presenting some innovative cases using orthodontic skills for providing better dental restorations, dental implants and to improve periodontal health of patients. Cases include- Surgical extraction of impacted teeth followed by prosthesis versus treatment of impacted teeth with orthodontics.
Dr. Akshay Gupta was also honoured and awarded a certificate of appreciation for chairing a scientific session in the convention.
At the end, Dr Eva Sramkova, President of Czech Orthodontic Society awarded Certificate of Appreciation to Dr Akshay Gupta in the presence of various delegates from India and Czech Republic.