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EVENTS

ADHESIVE DENTISTRY SYMPOSIUM 2025

When friendship meets purpose, something truly exceptional takes shape.
Three close friends, each a master in their own domain, came together
with a shared vision: to create an immersive learning platform that blends
serious clinical education with an atmosphere of fun, camaraderie, and
inspiration.
Dr. Manav Kalra, Dr. Vishal Gupta, and Dr. Irfan Kachwala joined hands
to curate a three-day Adhesive Dentistry Symposium, aptly summed up by
its powerful tagline:
3 Days. 3 Speakers. 3 Hands-On Sessions. 1 Unmissable Course.

Held at the India Habitat Centre from 12th to 14th December, the
symposium brought together dentists from across the country for an
experience that went far beyond conventional classroom learning.
Each speaker led sessions in their area of expertise. Dr. Vishal Gupta
delved into anterior composites, Dr. Manav Kalra shared his mastery of
porcelain veneers, while Dr. Irfan Kachwala focused on posterior bonded
restorations.
What made this symposium stand out was its vibe. The sessions were
high on knowledge but equally rich in warmth and relatability. The
easy camaraderie between the three speakers translated into a relaxed,
engaging environment where attendees felt encouraged to ask questions,
make mistakes, and truly learn.
With live demos, hands-on learning, and a constant flow of clinical
pearls, participants walked away with not just new skills but renewed
confidence.

Dr. Ashish Kakar’s take on the event – “A beautifully organised
adhesive dentistry symposium. The event covered key topics for both
young and experienced clinicians, showcased newer techniques, and was
well supported by the industry.”
Dr. Kanupriya Kakar, who was a participant, said “Dentistry has evolved
tremendously, and each speaker at the symposium was truly a master in
their respective field. The hands-on sessions added immense value, with
mentors guiding us closely and pointing out even the smallest mistakes,
making the experience extremely enriching.”
Another one of the attendees, Dr. Shimona from Lucknow said “I’ve
been following the speakers on Instagram for the past four to five years.
Attending the program has added tremendous value to my clinical practice.
While post-graduation focuses heavily on theory, this symposium bridged
the gap by sharing practical tips, real-life mistakes, and clear guidance on
what to avoid clinically.”

We also caught up with all three speakers for candid, insightful
conversations. Here are a few highlights from those engaging exchanges.
offering clear, predictable protocols, helping dentists make confident
Q. WHAT WAS THE CORE IDEA BEHIND THE ADHESIVE clinical choices that benefit both their patients and their own practice.
DENTISTRY SYMPOSIUM? Dr. Manav Kalra: Each of us teaches adhesive dentistry independently,
Dr. Vishal Gupta: Adhesive dentistry is not new, but its execution has but we realised there was always something missing when topics
become increasingly complex. With so many materials, techniques, were addressed in isolation. By coming together, we created a
and protocols available, clinicians often feel confused about what to do comprehensive platform that integrates anterior aesthetics, posterior
and when. The symposium was designed to simplify these decisions by bonded restorations, and material science.

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