The Sri Lanka Orthodontic Society held their 2018 meeting in Colombo, January 20-21.
The conference was under the Presidency of Dr. W. M Senadeera who had attracted international speakers from Denmark, Australia, Mexico, Malaysia, India, Singapore and USA to compliment the outstanding local Sri Lankan speakers.
With distinguished faculty comprising of Drs. Birte Melsen, Juan Carlos Varela, Premraj Sundaralingam, Robert Hamilton and Priti Mulimanip, to name a few, the meeting was successful and well attended by over 120 orthodontists and post-graduate students from the Indian sub- continent.
Dr. Bryce Lee [President APOS] and Dr. Allan R Thom [President WFO] each gave an address at the opening ceremony.
The opening ceremony also recognized the launch of the Sri Lankan Journal of Orthodontics. Complimentary copies if the first Issue were presented to guests by the Editor-in-Chief Dr Mithran S Goonewardene.
Dr. Priya Samaranayake, a Past President of SLOS gave the Dr. Subramanian oration describing the history of Sri Lankan orthodontics to the present day.
Traditional Sri Lankan hospitality ensured a wonderfully successful and enjoyable meeting.
CAPTION: Dr. Allan R Thom [President WFO] presents a plaque of appreciation to Dr W. M. Senadeera [President Sri Lanka Orthodontic Society].
COVER CAPTION: Left to Right. Dr. R Bryce Lee {President APOS], Dr. W. M. Senadeera [President Sri Lanka Orthodontic Society], Dr. Alan R Thom {President WFO], Dr. Nichilesh Vaid [Past President APOS and WFO EC Member].
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