GNIDSR’s SPEAK 2025 Conference Puts Laser Dentistry at the Forefront

Kolkata May 07th, 2025: Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Sciences & Research (GNIDSR) successfully hosted an interdepartmental edition of its flagship Conference SPEAK 2025 with a hands-on workshop on “Lasers in Dentistry” workshop, which drew participation from 120 attendees, including GNIDSR faculty, alumni, postgraduate and undergraduate students, and external dental professionals. Forty-seven participants actively took part in the laser hands-on training.

The highlight of the event was an insightful lecture and live demonstration by renowned laser dentistry expert Dr. Nami Savi Juneja, who guided participants through the use of both table-top and pen-type soft tissue lasers, providing valuable practical experience in clinical laser applications. The academic initiative was led by Prof. Dr. Kaushik Dutta (Head, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology) in collaboration with Prof. Dr. Mousumi Pal (Head, Department of Oral Pathology), Prof. Dr. Abhijit Chakraborty (Head, Department of Periodontology), and the GNIDSR Alumni Association. The event was supported by ORIKAM and the GNIDSR Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC). The conference commenced with a warm welcome by Dr. Divya Pandya, followed by a presentation from Mr. Tarun Ghosh of JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. on the topic of oral microflora. Dr. Pramod John delivered an informative lecture on the diagnosis and management of dentin hypersensitivity. Reflecting on the event, Sardar Simarpreet Singh, Director of the JIS Group, stated: “GNIDSR continues to elevate standards in dental education by integrating academic rigor with clinical innovation. The SPEAK 2025 conference and laser workshop are a testament to our commitment to providing students and faculty with access to global best practices through immersive, hands-on learning experiences.”