Scientific Program — 52nd Karnataka State Dental Conference 2026 | 52nd Karnataka State Dental Conference 2026

10 December 2026 · Pre-Conference Day

Hands-On Workshops

6 parallel workshop tracks · NIMHANS Convention Centre, Bengaluru

Registration & Kit Collection — 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM · Main Foyer, NIMHANS Convention Centre. Pre-conference workshops run in two parallel slots — morning (9:00 AM–1:00 PM) and afternoon (2:00 PM–6:00 PM). Each delegate may attend one morning and one afternoon workshop.

Morning Session · 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Digital Dentistry & CAD/CAM

Half-day hands-on · Morning

Workshop Hall A

Additional fee applies

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Lasers in Dentistry

Half-day hands-on · Morning

Workshop Hall B

Additional fee applies

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Endodontics Masterclass

Half-day hands-on · Morning

Workshop Hall C

Additional fee applies

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

Lunch Break

Lunch & Refreshments

Dining Hall

Afternoon Session · 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Implantology – Hands On

Half-day hands-on · Afternoon

Workshop Hall A

Additional fee applies

2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Aesthetic & Cosmetic Dentistry

Half-day hands-on · Afternoon

Workshop Hall B

Additional fee applies

2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Orthodontics – Clear Aligners

Half-day hands-on · Afternoon

Workshop Hall C

Additional fee applies

11 December 2026 · Day 1

Inauguration & Keynote Sessions

Main Auditorium · Hall A · Hall B · NIMHANS Convention Centre

Download Schedule

Afternoon scientific sessions run as parallel tracks — Hall A, Hall B, Hall C. Delegates may choose sessions based on specialty interest. Keynote sessions are held in the Main Auditorium (all delegates).

8:00 AM

9:00 AM

Registration

Delegate Registration & Conference Kit Collection

Main Foyer

9:00 AM

9:30 AM

Inaugural

Inaugural Ceremony — 52^nd KSDC 2026

Chief Patron: Dr. Sudhakar M C · Organising Chairman: Dr. Sanjay Mohanchandra

Main Auditorium

9:30 AM

10:30 AM

Presidential Address

Presidential Address — "Integrating Technology with Clinical Excellence"

IDA Karnataka State Branch President · Dr. Narendra Kumar M

Main Auditorium

10:30 AM

11:00 AM

Tea Break

Tea & Refreshments · Trade Exhibition Open

Exhibition Hall & Foyer

11:00 AM

1:00 PM

Keynote Sessions

Keynote Addresses — Next Gen Dentistry: Where Technology Meets Care

Main Auditorium

All Delegates

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

Lunch

Lunch Break · Trade Exhibition continues

Dining Hall

2:00 PM

4:00 PM

Scientific Sessions

Concurrent Scientific Sessions — Parallel Tracks

Hall A · Hall B · Hall C

Hall AHall BHall C

4:00 PM

4:30 PM

Tea Break

Evening Tea & Networking

Exhibition Foyer

4:30 PM

6:00 PM

Panel Discussion

Panel Discussion — "Future of Dentistry: AI, Digital Workflows & Patient-Centred Care"

Moderated Panel · Distinguished Faculty

Main Auditorium

Evening Highlight · Day 1

Welcome Dinner & Cultural Evening

Celebrate the commencement of the 52^nd KSDC with a grand Welcome Dinner. An evening of networking, elegant dining, and cultural performances bringing together dental professionals from across India.

12 December 2026 · Day 2

Scientific Sessions & Symposia

Main Auditorium · Hall A · Hall B · Hall C · NIMHANS Convention Centre

Download Schedule

Day 2 features the flagship Symposium on Next Gen Dentistry, concurrent scientific sessions, and Paper Presentations. Evening culminates with the Grand Gala Dinner & Cultural Programme.

9:00 AM

11:00 AM

Keynote + Invited Talks

Keynote Addresses & Invited Lectures — Session II

Main Auditorium

All Delegates

11:00 AM

11:30 AM

Tea Break

Tea & Refreshments · Trade Exhibition

Exhibition Foyer

11:30 AM

1:00 PM

Symposium

Symposium — "Integrating Technology with Clinical Excellence" & Case Presentations

Scientific Committee Chairs: Dr. Revan Joshi · Dr. Smitha

Hall A · Hall B · Hall C

Hall AHall BHall C

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

Lunch

Lunch Break · Trade Exhibition continues

Dining Hall

2:00 PM

4:00 PM

Scientific Sessions

Concurrent Scientific Sessions — Parallel Tracks

National & International Faculty

Hall A · Hall B · Hall C

Hall AHall BHall C

4:00 PM

4:30 PM

Tea Break

Evening Tea & Networking

4:30 PM

6:00 PM

Paper Presentations

Oral Paper Presentations — Selected Abstracts

Jury: Scientific Committee

Hall A · Hall B

Hall AHall B

Evening Highlight · Day 2

Grand Gala Dinner & Cultural Programme

Celebrate in style at the spectacular Gala Banquet — an evening of elegance, entertainment, and connection. Cultural performances, fine dining, and the spirit of dentistry united. Formal attire recommended.

13 December 2026 · Day 3

Awards & Valedictory Ceremony

Main Auditorium · Hall A · NIMHANS Convention Centre

Download Schedule

The final day features closing Keynote sessions, Poster Presentations & Dental Quiz, Prize Distribution, and the grand Valedictory Ceremony concluding 52^nd KSDC 2026.

9:00 AM

11:00 AM

Keynote Sessions

Keynote Addresses — Session III (Closing Keynotes)

Main Auditorium

All Delegates

11:00 AM

11:30 AM

Tea Break

Morning Tea & Networking · Trade Exhibition

11:30 AM

1:00 PM

Poster Presentations

Poster Presentations & Dental Quiz Competition

Jury: Scientific Committee · Dr. Revan Joshi · Dr. Smitha

Poster Gallery · Hall A

Poster HallQuiz — Hall A

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

Lunch

Lunch Break · Final Trade Exhibition Hours

Dining Hall

2:00 PM

4:00 PM

Awards Ceremony

Best Paper · Best Poster · Quiz Winners · Merit Awards & Prize Distribution

Organisers · Scientific Committee · Jury Members

Main Auditorium

4:00 PM

5:00 PM

Valedictory

Valedictory Ceremony — Closing of 52^nd KSDC 2026

Dr. Sanjay Mohanchandra · Dr. Nandakishore Bhojaraju · Distinguished Guests

Main Auditorium

Closing Highlight · Day 3

Valedictory Ceremony — 52nd KSDC 2026

A fitting grand finale to Karnataka's most prestigious dental conference. Recognition of the best research contributions, cultural exchange reflections, and the formal conclusion of the 52^nd edition with a commitment to continue advancing dental excellence.