She Leads. She Heals. She Inspires

A Historic Beginning: Bharat Dental Show 2026 Inaugural Ceremony at Dr. G D Pol Dental College and Hospital, PG Institute, Navi Mumbai

Kharghar, Navi Mumbai | January 23, 2026

There are moments in history when a single dream, once carried silently by one, finds its voice through many—and in that collective belief, a new reality is born.

January 23, 2026, was one such day.

With deep emotion, pride, and purpose, the Bharat Dental Show 2026, along with the Women’s Dental Congress, was inaugurated at 10:30 a.m. at the Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Auditorium, Dr. G D Pol Dental College and Hospital, PG Institute, Kharghar, under the aegis of the Dr. G. D. Pol Foundation. What unfolded was not merely an inauguration—it was the beginning of a new movement in dental education and ethical trade in India.

Held under the powerful and resonant theme “She Leads. She Heals. She Inspires.”, the event marked the launch of the world’s first women-driven, 365-day hybrid dental congress and trade platform, built on values of ethics, inclusivity, academic excellence, and conflict-free education.

A Dream Dreamed Together Becomes Reality

As echoed throughout the ceremony,
“If one dream is dreamed by many, it no longer remains a dream—it becomes a reality.”
That reality was celebrated on this historic day, where women leaders, educators, deans, heads of departments, clinicians, students, and ethical industry partners came together under one roof for one purpose: to reshape the future of dental education and trade in India.

A Women-Driven National Platform

The Bharat Dental Show 2026 is a pioneering initiative by women, for women, designed to:

• Celebrate women’s leadership in dentistry
• Provide a national platform for academic, clinical, and research excellence
• Empower women dentists through visibility, mentorship, and collaboration
• Establish ethical, conflict-free education as the cornerstone of professional growth

The congress brings together students, faculty members, researchers, and dental professionals from across India, fostering a united women-led dental community rooted in collaboration, compassion, and creativity.

A Year-Long Movement with National Impact

As part of the Bharat Dental Show 2026 initiative:

• Weekly women-driven online webinars will be conducted throughout the year
• Each month will spotlight one Indian state, led by distinguished women leaders in dentistry
• Monthly offline State Summits & Trade Shows will be hosted on the last Friday of every month by participating dental colleges
• A short educational video series created by women professionals will support skill-based learning and peer engagement
• The national “Save the Tooth” Oral Health Awareness Campaign will be conducted in multiple Indian languages, with the mission of gifting one million healthy smiles to underserved communities

Women-led core committees will be formed in every participating dental college to plan and execute monthly activities, ensuring leadership development at the grassroots level.

The entire initiative will culminate in a grand national celebration from August 21–23, 2026, at the AJ Dental College Auditorium and Trade Area, Mangalore, bringing together women achievers from across the country.

Visionary Leadership Behind the Movement

The congress is guided by the visionary leadership of Dr. Kavita Pol, Director, Dr. G. D. Pol Foundation and Y.M.T. Dental College & Hospital, whose unwavering commitment to academic excellence and institutional growth made this platform possible.

The event was led by:

• Dr. Deepa Das, Dean, Y.M.T. Dental College & Hospital
• Dr. Vibha Hegde, Dean Faculty, MUHS
• Dr. Saloni Mehta Mistry, Organizing Chairperson
• Dr. Manali Mehta, Organizing Secretary

Esteemed Dignitaries Present at the Inauguration

The inaugural ceremony was graced by the presence of highly respected leaders and academicians, including:

• Dr. Mala Dixit, Dean, Nair Hospital & Dental College
• Dr. Sabita Ram, Former Dean, MGM Dental College & Hospital
• Dr. Mridula Goswami, Professor, Maulana Azad Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
• Dr. Darshana Khairnar, Quickdent Implants
• Dr. Ketaki Chavan Pawar
• Dr. Mridula Joshi, Professor & HOD, Prosthodontics, BVP Dental College
• Dr. Mansi Vandekar, Professor & HOD, Conservative Dentistry, DY Patil University College of Dentistry
• Dr. Meghna Vandekar
• Dr. Sangita Muglikar
• Dr. Sheetal Chaudhary

 Distinguished Speakers

The academic sessions featured inspiring contributions from:

• Dr. Hirkani Attarde
• Dr. Kshitija Rao
• Dr. Sushma Sonawane, Professor, Orthodontics, DY Patil University College of Dentistry
• Dr. Mandavi Waghmare, Professor & HOD, Oral Medicine & Radiology, DY Patil University College of Dentistry

The Team That Made It Possible

Behind the seamless execution of this memorable inauguration stood a committed women-led team:

• Event Hosts:
  Dr. Neha Khatuja & Dr. Indu Varkey
• Program Coordinators:
  Dr. Anuradha Nemane & Dr. Ankita Kadam
• Trade Committee:
  Dr. Shiney Shukla & Dr. Malvika Roy
• Hospitality Committee:
  Dr. Shefali Bhiwapurkar & Dr. Shruti Patel
• Registration Committee:
  Dr. Ranjana Sinha
• Auditorium Setup:
  Dr. Divya Sawant & Dr. Jyotsna Gedam

Ethical Education, No Conflict of Interest

A defining highlight of the Bharat Dental Show 2026 is its unwavering commitment to conflict-free, ethical education. This inauguration stood as living proof that state-level deans, heads of departments, faculty members, students, and ethical industry partners can unite under one roof for one noble purpose—education that serves society first.

Gratitude to Our Founding Sponsors

This historic beginning would not have been possible without the belief and support of our founding sponsors, who stood by our ethical vision from day one:

• Quickdent Dental Implants
• Novolase Dental Lasers
• Refirm Dental Implants

We remain deeply thankful for their trust in this meaningful movement.

This Is Only the Beginning

The inaugural ceremony at Y.M.T. Dental College was not the end—but the first step of a long, transformative journey. A success story etched in memory, powered by women, guided by ethics, and driven by purpose.

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