The 3rd Airlangga Annual Orthodontic Seminar, held at Bumi Surabaya City Resort on 6-7 September 2024, served as a platform for aspiring orthodontic doctors to showcase their talents and skills. In this prestigious event, drg. Dewi Ayu Karina, an orthodontic resident at the Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FKG UGM), successfully secured 2nd place in the Scientific Award for the case report category.
The achievement of drg. Dewi Ayu Karina demonstrates the significant potential of the young generation of orthodontists in Indonesia to contribute to the development of knowledge and practice in this field. Her victory in the competition reflects her ability to analyze clinical cases in-depth and present them in an informative and engaging manner for the participants.
The seminar featured not only the competition but also various other interesting sessions, including presentations from leading orthodontic experts and panel discussions on the latest technologies in clinical orthodontic-dentofacial orthopedics. Participants gained valuable insights into how technology can enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of orthodontic treatment, resulting in better outcomes for patients.
With a spirit of collaboration and high levels of learning, the 3rd Airlangga Annual Orthodontic Seminar is expected to inspire professionals and aspiring orthodontists to continually improve their competencies and service quality. This is crucial for ensuring that the Indonesian public can receive better and higher-quality dental care, allowing them to smile more confidently and lead a better quality of life.
This event also provided a valuable opportunity for participants to network and share experiences, making the seminar an important venue for the development of the orthodontic field in Indonesia.
This achievement also supports the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG goal 3 Good Health and Well-being, SDG goal 4 Quality Education, and SDG goal 5 Gender Equality.
Contributor: drg. I Putu Arya Ramadhan
