We are proud to announce that Dr. Shreya B. Patil, a 3rd-year postgraduate student in the Department of Public Health Dentistry, was awarded the Best Paper at the 29th IAPHD National Conference – 2025.

Her paper, titled “The Impact of Social Media on the Selection of Dentists – A Cross-Sectional Study,” was recognized for its excellence during the conference held from 28th to 30th November 2025 at Dr. TMA Pai International Convention Centre, Mangalore, hosted by Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka.

Congratulations to Dr. Shreya B. Patil for this remarkable achievement and for bringing honor to our institution.