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Try saving natural teeth at allcost, says top dental expert

Nagpur: "Your natural teeth are priceless, preserve them as long as possible," said Dr HS Grover, national president of Indian Society of Periodontology (ISP), at Integrate 2025 — a two-day national-level conference held at Ranjeet Deshmukh Dental College and Research Centre in Nagpur this weekend. The conference was organised by ISP Nagpur Study Group in association with Indian Dental Association (IDA) Nagpur branch. Addressing over 200 dental students, practitioners, and senior specialists from Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and other states, Dr Grover said, "While dental implants revolutionised treatments, the first and foremost priority of every dentist should be to help patients retain natural teeth. No artificial substitute can match the function and feel of your own dentition,". He stressed the need for meticulous planning and execution while using implants. The event was inaugurated in the presence of ISP national secretary Dr Ashish Jain, renowned periodontist Dr Nitin Dani, RDDC dean Dr Abhay Kolte, vice-president Dr Mangesh Phadnaik, and senior members including Dr RS Shenoi, Dr Tushar Shrirao (president, ISP Nagpur), and Dr Vaibhav Karemore (secretary, ISP Nagpur). Eminent speakers like Dr Ashish Jain, Dr Amit Benjamin, Dr Jagdish Pai, Dr Pinak Kapadia, Dr Kaustubh Thakre, and Dr Vaibhav Tiwari presented the latest advances in periodontics, implantology, and clinical decision-making at the scientific sessions. Interactive sessions like the intercollegiate perio quiz, ePoster competitions, and a panel discussion kept delegates engaged and competitive. The smooth execution of the two-day conference was the result of meticulous planning by various committees of the ISP Nagpur Study Group comprising Dr Rajashri Kolte, Dr Surekha Rathod, Dr Dhawal Mody, Dr Vivek Thombre, Dr Vinisha Bajaj, Dr Vrushali Mody, Dr Mitul Mishra, Dr Lokesh Daswani, Dr Kalpak Peter, Dr Pallavi Sonpimpale, Dr Farooq Khan, Dr Ripunjay Tripathi, Dr Neha Nainani, and Dr Prachi Ikhar. Dr Tushar Shrirao deliverd the welcome address and Dr Vaibhav Karemore proposed a vote of thanks.