GDC Srinagar holds maiden Clinical Photography Programme

Srinagar, Jul 11: The Government Dental College (GDC) Srinagar successfully conducted its first-ever dedicated Clinical Photography Programme, titled “Precision Through the Lens: Clinical Photography in Dentistry,” marking a significant milestone in advancing clinical documentation and modern dental education. The highlight of the programme was the keynote address and hands-on training by Dr Akhter Husain, Professor Emeritus, Department of Orthodontics, Yenepoya University, Mangalore; Former Dean; former President of the Indian Orthodontic Society; Diplomate of the Indian Board of Orthodontics; and an internationally acclaimed academician, researcher, and artist, Dr. Husain delivered comprehensive lectures and live demonstrations on camera handling, lighting techniques, patient positioning, intraoral and extraoral photography, image standardisation, documentation protocols, and ethical aspects of clinical photography. His sessions emphasised the pivotal role of clinical photography in patient care, research, scientific publications, and academic presentations. The programme was conducted under the aegis of the PGRP Committee, Government Dental College Srinagar, under the convenership of Dr. Shazana Nazir Qazi. The committee members included Dr. Shahid Hassan Beigh, Dr. Nameeta Kaur, Dr. Falak Naz, Dr. Sartaj Malik, and Mohi Tabassum, whose collective efforts ensured the successful organization of this pioneering academic event. The event was graced by the Principal, Government Dental College Srinagar, Dr. Sandeep Kaur Bali, and the Medical Superintendent, Dr. Syed Zameer Khurshid, who appreciated the initiative and commended the PGRP Committee for introducing the institution’s first dedicated programme on clinical photography. They emphasized the importance of incorporating standardized clinical photography into routine dental practice, teaching, research, and patient documentation. The workshop witnessed enthusiastic participation from faculty members, postgraduate students, interns, and house surgeons. As the first dedicated Clinical Photography Programme organized by Government Dental College Srinagar, it received widespread appreciation for its academic relevance and practical value. The programme reflects the institution’s commitment to embracing innovative educational practices and strengthening excellence in clinical documentation, research, and patient care in dentistry.

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