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Dr. Irfan Kachwala: True learning happens when composites. Understanding optical properties,
clinicians are exposed to multiple perspectives. Often, material behaviour, and handling characteristics
dentists learn from a single mentor and stop there. allows clinicians to achieve consistent results.
This symposium brought together different thought Dr. Manav Kalra: Minimal invasiveness is non-
processes, allowing participants to understand various negotiable. Whether it’s veneers or aesthetic
approaches and choose what works best for them. rehabilitation, staying on enamel and respecting the
biology is critical. Case selection, preparation design,
Q. NOW THAT THE SYMPOSIUM IS and proper planning are what separate long-term
CONCLUDING, HOW HAS THE EXPERIENCE success from short-term results.
BEEN FOR YOU? Dr. Irfan Kachwala: Tooth preservation is
Dr. Vishal Gupta: The feedback has been incredibly paramount. Bonded restorations allow us to move
encouraging, with many participants sharing that the away from aggressive full-coverage crowns. Digital
symposium gave them confidence and validation in tools now make it easier to visualise preparation,
their existing practices. We are truly humbled and ensure accuracy, and deliver restorations that last
excited about taking this forward with future editions. longer with less sacrifice of the tooth structure. n
Dr. Manav Kalra: Organising the symposium was
intense but deeply rewarding, especially doing it with
close friends and respected colleagues. The event sold out months in EDITOR’S NOTE: DR. SUSHANT UMRE
advance, with a substantial waiting list, which speaks volumes about the I firmly believe that when you share knowledge, you gain directly—
need for this kind of education. We’ve learned a lot from this first edition because teaching fundamentals brings greater clarity to your own
and are committed to making the next one even better. concepts. More importantly, I have always believed that if I master a
Dr. Irfan Kachwala: Initially, we were extremely nervous considering technique, I can help only a limited number of patients. But when that
the logistics, content, execution, everything. But once the symposium knowledge and technique are passed on many times, more patients
began, the energy, engagement, and response from participants made ultimately benefit. I have personally tried to contribute to continuing
dental education through an initiative called “Share a Smile”, for
it all worthwhile. more than three decades. It is truly commendable that stalwarts
of adhesive dentistry, Dr. Manav from Delhi, Dr. Vishal Gupta from
Q. WHAT WERE THE KEY CLINICAL TAKEAWAYS YOU Chandigarh, and Dr. Irfan from Mumbai, have joined hands to put
WANTED PARTICIPANTS TO GAIN? together this landmark Adhesive Dentistry Symposium. I wish all
Dr. Vishal Gupta: The focus was on developing predictable, repeatable three of them the very best and look forward to many more such
successful initiatives in the future.
protocols for everyday clinical scenarios especially in anterior
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