The Indian Dental Association (IDA), Nagpur branch, hosted its 16th annual conference, NIDACON 2025, from January 10th to 12th at North Star Koradi. The event was inaugurated by Dr. Rajiv Borle, former Vice-Chancellor of DMIMS Deemed University.
Key figures present on the stage included Dr. Tushar Shrirao, President; Dr. Ketan Garg, Secretary; Dr. Rohit Mude, Treasurer; Dr. Vaibhav Karemore, Chief Coordinator; and Dr. Achin Chachda, Scientific Convener. The conference featured 12 scientific sessions delivered by speakers from across India, along with eight hands-on courses, over 400 paper and e-poster submissions, and a Dental Innovation competition.
The new IDA Nagpur branch body was installed by Dr. Subhash Shrirao, a senior anesthetist. Dr. Tushar Shrirao is now the President of IDA Nagpur.

On January 10th, an Inter-IDAA Cricket Tournament was held at MS Dhoni Cricket Academy, Jamtha, inaugurated by Advocate Shashankji Manohar, former ICC President. Nine teams participated, with IDA Amravati winning the competition.
The valedictory ceremony on January 12th was attended by Dr. Minal Chaudhary (Chief Guest) and Dr. Manoj Chandak (Dean, SPDC Wardha) and Dr. Abhay Kolte (Dean, RDDC Nagpur) as Guests of Honour. Awards were given to the winners of scientific and sporting events. Dr. Ketan Garg delivered the vote of thanks.
Dr Poonam Hudiya handled the entire responsibility of NIDA EXPO.
The success of the conference was made possible by the efforts of Dr. Deepak Kandar, Dr. Anil Chaudhari, Dr. Tushar Shrirao, Dr. Vaibhav Karemore, Dr. Sandeep Fuladi, Dr. Zubair Quazi, Dr. Girish Bhutada, Dr. Jaya Joshi, Dr. Krishankumar Lahoti, Dr. Anshul Mahajan, Dr. Kiran Savakare, Dr. Mithul Mishra, Dr. Nitin Jogad, Dr. Vivek Thombre, Dr. Yash Agarwal, Dr. Geetika Soni, Dr. Rashmi Tonge, Dr. Bhavik Jain, Dr Anuj Jain, Dr. Sunil Baghel, Dr. Viplove Ukey, Dr. Kushal Fuladi, Dr. Snehal Sonarkar, Dr. Himani Deulkar, Dr. Ganesh Bajaj, and Dr. Riponjay Tripathi.