Professional excellence recognized

The first South Asian Cosmetic and Aesthetic Dentistry Congress 2009 was held in Kathmandu, Nepal from November 28 to 29 and dentists from Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Malayasia, Singapore, Japan, Greece and Sri Lanka participated.

Dr. Sandesh Mayker from India, Dr. Sushil Koirala from Nepal and Dr. V. Vijayakumaran from Sri Lanka who are the expertise in Aesthetic dentistry were recognized at the conference for their support and the contribution in promoting the science and art of aesthetic dentistry.

Aesthetic Dentistry Asian Academy President Dr. Sim Lim, presented professional excellence awards to Dr. Sandesh Mayker, Dr. Sushil Koirala and Dr. V. Vijaykumaran in the presence of academics and professionals from respective countries.

Dr. V. Vijayakumaran who is the Paediatric Dentistry senior lecturer and the Head of Community Dental Health of the Peradeaniya University Dental Sciences Faculty has done immense service in initiating the aesthetic and cosmetic dentistry in Sri Lanka to provide treatment to the people.

Dean of the Dental Sciences Faculty Prof. Prasad Amaratunghe, Peradeniya Sirimavo Bandaranaike Children's Hospital Consultant Orthodontist Dr. Ratnakumara Dissanayake and Head of Community dental health Peradeniya Dental Hospital Dr. V.Vijayakumaran delivered lectures at the congress.