
Dr. Siddharth Janakbhai Desai, a highly respected prosthodontist and implant specialist with 15 years of experience serving the Valsad community, has been unanimously elected as the new president of the Indian Dental Association (IDA) Valsad. Joining him on the leadership team are Dr. Bhairavi Joshi and Dr. Shweta Patel, both senior dentists from Valsad, who were unanimously elected as vice presidents. Dr. Manthan Patel will serve as secretary, and Dr. Anand Desai from Vapi has been unanimously elected as treasurer.

The installation ceremony for the Valsad-Vapi Dental Association was graced by the presence of Dr. Nishit Patel, President of the Indian Medical Association Valsad, who extended a warm welcome to Dr. Siddharth as the incoming president. In his inaugural address, Dr. Siddharth outlined his vision for the association, which includes establishing a support committee for newly practicing dentists in the Valsad district. He also emphasized the importance of community outreach and proposed organizing a joint camp involving both senior and junior dentists to provide essential dental care in rural areas of Valsad.

The Indian Dental Association, with its extensive network of district-level associations, plays a crucial role in fostering unity among dental professionals and promoting public health through various initiatives. The IDA is also committed to advancing dental care through ongoing research in dental treatment methodologies.