About Event

POPCON 2025 – First National Conference of POPMA

A historic gathering of Oral Pathologists & Microbiologists from across India, working together towards self-sufficiency and recognition in our specialty.

Dr. Bhuvan Nagpal

President, POPMA

It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you all to POPCON 2025 – the First National Conference of the Practicing Oral Pathologists & Microbiologists Association (POPMA). This historic event marks a collective step forward in strengthening our specialty and empowering oral pathologists across India.

The theme, “Atmanirbhar Oral Pathologist – Making Oral Pathologists Self-Sufficient”, reflects our vision of professional independence, recognition, and growth. Through sessions, workshops, and posters, POPCON 2025 will foster collaboration, innovation, and self-reliance.

I extend heartfelt gratitude to all members, speakers, delegates, and our organizing committee for their dedication in making this dream a reality. Let us unite and create a stronger, self-sufficient future for Oral Pathology.

Dr. Abhishek Bhadranna

General Secretary, POPMA

It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to POPCON 2025 – the First National Conference of POPMA. This landmark event unites practicing oral pathologists, microbiologists, and allied professionals from across the nation on a shared academic platform.

The theme, “Atmanirbhar Oral Pathologist – Making Oral Pathologists Self-Sufficient”, is both timely and visionary. It emphasizes not only scientific and diagnostic excellence but also the creation of sustainable opportunities and recognition in clinical practice, the diagnostic industry, research, and drug discovery.

POPCON 2025 promises a vibrant blend of academic excellence and industry-driven insights. With digital poster presentations, keynote lectures, and skill-oriented sessions, the conference will inspire both young professionals and practicing members alike.

I sincerely acknowledge our President, Governing Body, Conference Organizing Chairperson and team, Scientific Committee, and all contributors who have worked tirelessly to bring the conference to this stage. I warmly invite every delegate to actively participate and make this event truly memorable. Wishing the entire team grand success.

POPCON Highlights

Conference Highlights

  • Scientific Sessions
  • Panel Discussions
  • Success Stories
  • Digital Poster Presentations
  • E-Certificates for Delegates and Presenters

Sessions

  • Starting and Managing a Diagnostic Lab as an Oral Pathologist
  • CBCT & Advanced Imaging Techniques
  • Biopsy Techniques and Slide Seminars
  • Dermatopathology and Oral Lesion Management
  • Forensic Odontology & Oral Microbiology
  • Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics
  • Digital Poster Presentation Competitions

For Whom?

  • Practicing Oral Pathologists & Microbiologists
  • Dental and Medical Diagnostic Professionals
  • Oral Radiologists and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Researchers and Academicians in Oral Health Sciences
  • Dental Colleges, Universities, and Associations
  • Undergraduate and Postgraduate Dental Students & Faculty

Organizing Committee

Speakers

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Dr. Ketki Kalele

Managining Director, Warkas Research and Innovations Pvt. Ltd. Amravati

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Dr. Priyanka Kapoor

Prof. & Head, Dept. of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Faculty of Dental Science, JMI, New Delhi

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Dr. Eleni Georgakopoulou

Oral Medicine Specialist, Director, Private Referral Clinic for Complex Oral Conditions, Athens, Greece

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Dr. Deepika Keshari

Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Radiologist, Director, Diagnodent Oral & Maxillofacial Imaging Centre, Varanasi

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Dr. Nageshwar Iyer

Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Savitri, Krishan Memorial Smile Centre, Yamunanagar

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Dr. Shelly Arora

Senior Lecturer, Clinical Oral Health Sciences, School of Dentistry, IMU University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Dr. Aman Choudhary

Professor and Incharge, Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

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Dr. Ayushi Jain

Senior Resident, OMFP, Kalyan Singh Rajkiya Medical College, Bulandshahar, New Delhi

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Dr. Manish Bhargava

Professor & Head, Manav Rachna Dental College, Faridabad, Haryana

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Dr. Aditya Garg

Professor & Head, Manav Rachna Dental College, Faridabad, Haryana

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Dr. Meenakshi S

Associate Professor, Dept. of Prosthodontics, JSS Dental College & Hospital, Mysuru

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Dr. Shailja Chatterjee

Professor and Head, Yamuna Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Yamunanagar

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Dr. Nidhi Jadhav

Practicing Dentist & Oral Pathologist, Kanak Multispeciality Dental Clinic

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Dr. Abhishek Bhadrana

Consultant Oral Pathologist, Dr. Bhadrana Oral Pathology

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Dr. Abhishek Banerjee

Director, The Practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Durgapur

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Dr. Bhuvan Nagpal

Director & Senior Oral Pathologist, Tohana Manglam Diagnostics

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Dr. Aravindha Babu

Professor and Head, Department of OMFP, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Chennai

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Dr. Saikat Chakraborty

Consultant Oral Pathologist, Dentoscope, Panchkula

Schedule Plan

Day 01 - Oct 04

09:00AM-9:40AM
Head and Neck Cancer - Oral pathologist perspective

Dr. N. Aravindha Babu

Day 01 - Oct 04

09:45AM -10:25AM
Diagnostic capabilities of CBCT in maxillofacial pathology

Dr. Deepika Keshari

Day 01 - Oct 04

10:30AM-11:10AM
Association between Oral Microbiome and OSCC

Dr. Shailja Chatterjee

Day 01 - Oct 04

11:15AM-11:30AM
TEA BREAK

TEA BREAK

Day 01 - Oct 04

12:15PM-12:45PM
Inauguration

INAUGURATION

Day 01 - Oct 04

12:45PM-01:30PM
Lunch Break

LUNCH BREAK

Day 01 - Oct 04

01:30PM-02:10PM
Beyond the Microscope: Empowering Oral Pathologists as diagnostic leaders in lab practice and oral health care.

Dr. Bhuvan Nagpal

Day 01 - Oct 04

02:15PM-02:55PM
Khud par bharosa - The path to proficiency in Oral Pathology

Dr. Manish Bhargava

Day 01 - Oct 04

03:00PM-03:40PM
5 Best Poster Presentations

Poster Presentation

Day 01 - Oct 04

03:45PM-04:00PM
TEA BREAK

TEA BREAK

Day 01 - Oct 04

04:00PM-04:40PM
Biopsy - The right way

Dr. Nageshwar Iyer

Day 01 - Oct 04

04:45PM-05:25PM
Precision in grossing of Oral Samples

Dr. Abhishek Banerjee

Day 01 - Oct 04

05:30PM-06:10PM
Path - preneurship: An idea to change life

Dr. Ketki Kalele

Day 01 - Oct 05

09:00AM-9:40AM
The role of AI in Oral Cancer: From basic to breakthrough.

Dr. Ayushi Jain

Day 01 - Oct 05

09:45AM-10:25AM
Immune modulation and 3D Co-Culture models: Paradigm shifts in regenerative endodontics.

Dr. Shelly Arora

Day 01 - Oct 05

10:30AM-11:10AM
Catch the patch: Clinicopathological correlations of red/white patches in oral cavity.

Dr. Saikat Chakraborty

Day 01 - Oct 05

11:15AM-11:30AM
TEA BREAK

TEA BREAK

Day 01 - Oct 05

11:35AM -12:15PM
Therapeutic strategies for Oral Inflammatory disorders: From Topical to systemic approach.

Dr. Eleni Georgakopoulou

Day 01 - Oct 05

12:20PM-01:00PM
Algorithm for diagnosing common oral mucosal and intraosseous jaw lesions.

Dr. Abhishek Bhadrama

Day 01 - Oct 05

01:00PM-01:30PM
Lunch Break

LUNCH BREAK

Day 01 - Oct 05

01:35PM-02:15PM
Oral Lichen Planus: Navigating the current perspectives for management of the disease.

Dr. Nidhi Jadhav

Day 01 - Oct 05

02:20PM-03:00PM
Basic Life Support (BLS) in Oral Pathology Clinics and Labs

Dr. Aditya Garg

Day 01 - Oct 05

03:05PM-03:45PM
Silos to Solutions - Fostering industry academia collaboration

Dr. Meenakshi S

Day 01 - Oct 05

03:45PM-04:00PM
TEA BREAK

TEA BREAK

Day 01 - Oct 05

04:00PM-04:40PM
Age Estimation From Teeth And Bones: Forensic Insights and Applications

Dr. Priyanka Kapoor

Day 01 - Oct 05

04:45PM-05:25PM
Mapping the Indian contribution to Oral Pathology: A bibliometric and Visualization approach

Dr. Aman Choudhary

Day 01 - Oct 05

05:30PM-06:00PM
Award Ceremony & Vote of Thanks

Dr. Abhishek Banerjee