Media Release

Udupi, Nov 30: Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS), MAHE, Manipal welcomed the BDS batch of 2022-2023 during an orientation programme that was held on November 28. Lt General (Dr) M D Venkatesh, vice chancellor of MAHE, Manipal, was the inaugural programme's chief guest. Dr Giridhar P Kini, additional registrar and director Admission, MAHE, Manipal was the guest of honour, along with the presence of Dr Monica Charlotte Solomon, dean, MCODS, MAHE-Manipal.

During his address, Lt Gen (Dr) Venkatesh, congratulated the new batch of students for securing admission to one of the top dental schools in the country. In his address, he stressed that in the professional career, time management is the key for success, and that students should make optimal use of their time prudently. He advised the students, that their practice should be clinically directed and investigation driven. The students were advised to imbibe and internalize the character of humility. Education brings humility and humility the ability to receive and to give.

Dr Giridhar P Kini, additional registrar and director, Admissions, MAHE, Manipal was the guest honour for the programme. He encouraged all the students and advised them to familiarize with the campus facilities, use them suitably and to excel in their profession.

Dr Monica Charlotte Solomon, dean, MCODS, MAHE-Manipal welcomed the new batch of the students and excel with knowledge and wisdom of oral health care. Dr Shruthi Acharya and Dr Kunal Bhatia compered the programme.