“The Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Community Dentistry of Sri Lanka serve as a premier forum for dental public health professionals, academics, and practitioners to share their research, innovations, and experiences in the field of community dentistry. This event is held annually and brings together a diverse group of stakeholders including researchers, clinicians, policy-makers, postgraduate trainees, and students.

Throughout the sessions, participants present scientific papers, case studies, and field-based experiences covering a broad spectrum of topics such as oral disease prevention, oral health promotion, dental epidemiology, school and community oral health programs, health education strategies, oral health policy, access to care, and the social and environmental determinants of oral health.

The event fosters meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge exchange among dental public health professionals. It provides an opportunity for networking, staying updated with emerging evidence, and contributing to the advancement of oral health in Sri Lanka. In addition to scientific presentations, the sessions feature keynote addresses and expert panels that delve into current and emerging challenges in community dentistry, offering valuable insights for shaping the future of the discipline.”