Radiology Day

Nov 8, 2025

Date of the Event: 08.11.2025

Organizing Department / Centre / College:
Oral Medicine & Radiology
Yenepoya Dental College

Organizing Committee Members:
Organising Chairperson - Dr. Veena K.M
Organising Secretaries - Dr. Prathima Shetty, Dr. Deepthi Adappa
Organising Coordinators - Dr. Tashika Kushraj, Dr. Umme Amarah
Organising Members - Dr. Prashanth Shenoy, Dr. Rachana Prabhu, Dr. Anu Babu, Dr. Namratha

Resource Person:
Dr. Ajay G Nayak
Centre In Charge, Insight CBCT Centre, Mumbai

Brief Report of the Event:
The Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology celebrated Radiology Day with a Continuing Dental Education (CDE) Programme by Dr. Ajay Nayak on the topic "Revealing the Hidden: CBCT in Temporomandibular Joint Assessment" on 8th November 2025 at Yenepoya Dental College, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore.

Radiology Day is observed annually on November 8th, marking the discovery of X-rays by Sir Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen in 1895. The event had 103 delegates. Dr. Veena K. M., Professor and Head, welcomed the dignitaries and highlighted the importance of the topic.

The Chief Guest, Dr. Sham S. Bhat, emphasized the need for continuous learning in dental imaging. The Presiding Officer, Dr. Laxmikanth Chatra, Principal, delivered the presidential address. Dr. Deepthi Adappa proposed the vote of thanks.

The programme aimed to enhance understanding of the advanced applications of Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) in Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) assessment. Dr. Ajay Nayak delivered an in-depth lecture on TMJ evaluation using CBCT, a new classification system for TMJ imaging diagnosis, and clinical improvements.

The session concluded at 12:30 PM, offering valuable insights into the evolving role of CBCT in oral and maxillofacial diagnostics.