Last date for Prerecorded presentation submission is October 12th 2026

Redefining Competency: AI, Collaboration, and Compassion in Dental Education

Organized by Yenepoya Dental Education Unit

Welcome Message

Dear all,

The Yenepoya Dental Education Unit, Yenepoya Dental College, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru is delighted to invite you to the Virtual International Dental Education Conference 4.0 (VIDYEN). This conference will be held from 27th to 29th October 2026. The Theme for the conference is “Redefining Competency: AI, Collaboration, and Compassion in Dental Education”. The conference is preceded by a pre-conference workshop on 27th October 2026. The conference intends to showcase innovations to advance Dental education and practice for overall improvement of dental education and in general to improve quality and costs of Oral health care, Oral health equity, and an empowered Oral Health workforce. We cordially welcome you all to this conference and look forward for your active, energetic participation and support.

Patrons

Dr. Yenepoya Abdulla Kunhi

Chancellor, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University)

Mr. M Farhaad Yenepoya

Pro Chancellor, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University)

DR. M. Vijayakumar

Pro Chancellor, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University)

Dr. Gangadhara Somayaji K.S.

Vice Chancellor, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University)

Dr. B.H.Sripathi Rao

Pro Vice Chancellor, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University)

Dr. Aswini Dutt R

Registrar, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University)

Insight to the YDEU

The Yenepoya Dental Education Unit was established in 2020 as a part of Yenepoya Centre for Faculty Development. With Sole aim of improving teaching learning methodologies and inter professional education. The unit in association with Yen-FDC conducted International & National webinars concentrating on the faculty development. It also embarked on a journey of student development as well. The unit with an aim to bring in expertise of the international national researchers who have accomplished a lot in the medical and dental education field.