Newly inducted NSDC officials during the quarterly meeting on February 7 at Hotel Acacia, Dimapur.
Dimapur, February 11 (MExN): The Nagaland State Dental Council (NSDC) held its quarterly meeting on February 7 at Hotel Acacia, Dimapur, which also marked the induction of newly appointed office bearers of the council.
The meeting was attended by both outgoing and incoming members, ensuring a smooth transition in leadership and continuity in the council’s functioning.
The session was called to order by outgoing President Dr H Hotokhu Chishi (Retired Director, Dental), while the invocation was pronounced by Dr Chiekroshuyi Tetseo (Retired Director, Dental and Past Representative, Dental Council of India).
This was followed by presentation of reports by various committees. The induction of the new team and handing over of responsibilities was conducted by Dr Meribeni Odyuo (Retired Director, Dental and Member, Nominating Committee, NSDC).
Outgoing President Dr H Hotokhu Chishi and incumbent Chairperson Dr Reyosalu Lase (Additional Director, Dental) addressed the gathering.
In his speech, Dr Chishi emphasised the urgent need for early framing of the State Dental Council Rules to ensure smoother administration, effective regularisation and improved functioning of the council in the interest of dental professionals and public oral health in Nagaland.
The business session was presided over by NSDC Registrar Dr Imtiwabang Pongener. Routine quarterly matters concerning the functioning of the council were reviewed, including registration of all dental clinics, administrative issues and measures aimed at strengthening dental services in the state.
The new NSDC team for the next tenure comprises Dr Reyosalu Lase (Additional Director, Dental) as Chairperson; Dr I Arenla Walling (Director, Dental) as Department Representative; Dr Meribeni Odyuo (Retired Director, Dental), Dr Chiekroshuyi Tetseo (Retired Director, Dental), Dr N Moangangba Jamir (Joint Director, Dental) and Dr Nzanthung Humtsoe (Private Practitioner) as Members from State Dental Registers.
Dr Pfukrolo Koza and Dr Aoyanger Imchen are Senior Dentists; Dr Arihant Jain and Dr Naomi Rio Zhimomi are Senior Private Practitioners; Dr Neingutunuo Angami and Dr Ester Chophy are State Government Nominees.
Dr Imtiwabang Pongener will serve as Registrar, Dr Neichukholie Vupru as Deputy Registrar and Dr I Simon Sumi (Deputy Director, Dental) as Secretary.
