BBD College of Dental Sciences

✨️Research Colloquium✨️
Strengthening research and developing a sustainable research ecosystem

📌 Babu Banarasi Das College of Dental Sciences, under the visionary Principal Prof. (Dr.) Neeta Pasricha, continues to strengthen its culture of Research Colloquium. Faculty In-charge, Research Cell, Prof. (Dr.) Lakshmi Bala, welcomed all faculties and mentioned that such sessions provide a platform for faculties to come together to exchange their ideas and transform scientific curiosity into impactful translational research with interdisciplinary collaborations.

📌 Sincere gratitude to our Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sri Krishna Srivastava, Hon’ble Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof.(Dr.) Satish Chander Sharma, and Dr. S. Ahmad Ali, Head, Research and Development Cell, was expressed for their unwavering encouragement and support in cultivating a vibrant research ecosystem.

📌 On 4th June, 2026, an engaging presentation was given by ✨️Dr. Adil Husain✨️, Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, on the topic: “Liquid Biopsy-Based Biomarkers for Diagnosis and Prognosis of Adult-type Diffuse Gliomas: A Computational Approach.” The session explored how the convergence of liquid biopsy technologies, molecular biomarkers, and computational biology holds the promise of more personalized therapeutic strategies.

📌 We are grateful to our Management for fostering an environment where research excellence and academic growth continue to thrive.🙏🏻🙏🏻

📌 BBD College of Dental Sciences | Academic Collaboration with Saturn Aligners

📌 Babu Banarasi Das College of Dental Sciences, under the aegis of Babu Banarasi Das University, Lucknow, proudly celebrated the signing of the Letter of Understanding (LoU) with Saturn Aligners through a grand Academic Collaboration Program successfully hosted by ✨️Department of Orthodontics✨️ on 30th May, 2026.

📌 The event commenced with the lighting of the lamp by dignitaries, followed by a warm welcome address by Dr Shantanu Khattri, Prof & Head , Dept of Orthodontics. The Words of Wisdom by Respected Principal Prof.(Dr.) Neeta Pasricha stressed on her vision for modern dental education and clinical excellence. Her constant supervision and guidance has been the cornerstone of every academic initiative at the institution.

📌 Guest speakers for the day Dr. Dhruv Yadav, Founder Saturn Aligners and Dr. Divyaroop Rai and Mr. J. P. Chamola, Co-founders, Saturn Aligners, were felicitated by presentation of mementos.

📌 The academic session featured expert lectures by guest speakers on modern Orthodontic practices and clear aligner technology, along with an Introduction to the First Module of Aligner training session.

📌 The program, organized under the leadership of Dr. Shantanu Khattri, Prof. & Head, and his dedicated team was a great success.👏🏻👏🏻

📌 Such collaborations strengthen clinical training, research, innovation, and skill development.

📌 We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Management of Babu Banarasi Das University for their unwavering support and visionary leadership to foster institutional growth and academic excellence.🙏🏻🙏🏻

🤝 Strengthening Industry-Academia Collaboration

📌 Babu Banarasi Das University is pleased to announce the signing of a Letter of Understanding (LoU) with Saturn Aligners, marking a significant step towards fostering innovation, industry engagement, and experiential learning.

📌 This collaboration will create opportunities for knowledge exchange, skill development, research initiatives, and industry exposure, empowering students with practical insights and future-ready competencies.

📌 Together, we move forward towards excellence, innovation, and meaningful impact.

❇️ We are proud to celebrate a remarkable achievement of our ✨️Principal, Prof. (Dr.) Neeta Pasricha✨️ on the successful grant of the patent titled “Digital Grading System for Uniform Evaluation in Pre-Clinical Prosthodontics Teeth Arrangement Exercises.”💐💐

❇️ This accomplishment reflects years of dedication, innovation, research, and an unwavering commitment to advancing dental education. It also highlights the importance of mentorship and collaborative learning, where academic guidance and student curiosity come together to create meaningful impact.

❇️ This patent is a testament to visionary leadership, scholarly excellence, and the pursuit of innovation in healthcare education. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our Principal and the entire team associated with this achievement.

❇️Wishing continued success in inspiring research, fostering innovation, and shaping the future of dental education.

📘 Babu Banarasi Das University, Babu Banarasi Das College of Dental Sciences, Lucknow

🚭 Under the guidance of ✨️Principal Prof. (Dr.) Neeta Pasricha✨️, the Department of Public Health Dentistry observed "World No To***co Month 2026" with a series of impactful events, highlighted by a "Guest lecture" delivered by ✨️Dr. Jasmeet Singh✨️ (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon), Medical officer, UP Provincial Medical Services, Bahraich.

👨‍⚕️ Dr. Singh’s lecture was a **deeply engaging and insightful session** that addressed to***co addiction as a **serious public health crisis**. He explained that to***co use is not simply a matter of personal choice but a **global health challenge** with devastating consequences for both oral and systemic health. His talk emphasized the **urgent need for awareness, prevention, and early detection**, reminding students and faculty that proactive measures can save countless lives.

✨ He elaborated on the **alarming rise in oral precancerous lesions and cancers**, stressing that **early clinical detection and timely intervention** are crucial in reducing morbidity and mortality. Dr. Singh also shed light on the **psychosocial dimensions of addiction**, pointing out how peer influence, glamorization in media, and lack of awareness contribute to the cycle of dependency. He urged institutions to adopt a **multidisciplinary approach**—combining medical expertise, educational outreach, and community engagement—to effectively counter ni****ne and to***co addiction.

🌍 His message resonated strongly with the campaign’s theme *“Unmasking the Appeal – Countering Ni****ne & To***co Addiction”*, inspiring participants to recognize that dismantling the glamorization of to***co requires **evidence‑based education, strong policy enforcement, and youth‑centered advocacy**.

👩‍🎓 The lecture was **attended by 100 students**, whose active participation reflected their growing awareness and commitment to public health.

🏆 The program concluded with a **certificate distribution ceremony**, honoring winners of competitions held during the campaign and celebrating the collective spirit of students and faculty in advancing the vision of a **to***co‑free future**.

We thank management of Babu Banarasi Das University for always providing environment for academic enrichment and guidance in all endeavours.🙏🏻🙏🏻

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📘 Babu Banarasi Das University, Babu Banarasi Das College of Dental Sciences, Lucknow

🚭 Under the guidance of Principal Prof. (Dr.) Neeta Pasricha, the Department of Public Health Dentistry observed World No To***co Month 2026 with a powerful panel discussion on the theme “Unmasking the Appeal – Countering Ni****ne & To***co Addiction.”

✨ The event brought together eminent voices from medicine, law, and media to highlight the urgent need for a multidisciplinary approach in tackling to***co addiction:
👨‍⚕️ Dr. Hemant Mehra, Head & Professor, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Saraswati Dental College, emphasized the clinical burden of oral cancer and precancerous lesions, stressing that early detection and surgical interventions are vital to reducing to***corelated morbidity.
⚖️ Dr. Arun Kumar, Head & Dean, School of Legal Studies, BBDU, focused on the role of legislation and policy enforcement, explaining how strong laws and regulatory frameworks are indispensable in curbing to***co use and safeguarding public health.
📰 Dr. Santosh Kumar, Associate Professor, Department of Mass Communication, School of Media & Communication, BBDU, highlighted the power of media and communication strategies, advocating for responsible messaging and awareness campaigns that dismantle the glamorization of to***co products.

🌍 The discussion reinforced that countering ni****ne and to***co addiction requires a holistic strategy—medical expertise to treat and prevent, legal responsibility to regulate and enforce, and communication advocacy to reshape public perception.

💡 With active student participation, the session inspired youth to become health ambassadors, proving that collective action is the strongest weapon in building a to***cofree future.

We thank management of Babu Banarasi Das University for always providing environment for academic enrichment and guidance in all endeavours.🙏🏻🙏🏻

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॥ श्री गणेशाय नमः ॥

भगवान श्री गणेश की असीम कृपा से श्री सिद्धि गणेश मंदिर (बी.बी.डी.) के 18वें वार्षिकोत्सव के पावन अवसर पर आयोजित विविध पूजन एवं धार्मिक कार्यक्रमों में आप सभी सादर आमंत्रित हैं।

आइए, विघ्नहर्ता श्री गणेश के श्रीचरणों में अपनी श्रद्धा अर्पित कर पूजन, हवन, भजन एवं महाआरती के दिव्य आयोजनों में सहभागी बनें तथा उनका आशीर्वाद प्राप्त करें।

📍 श्री सिद्धि गणेश मंदिर (बी.बी.डी.)
📅 04 जून 2026

गणपति बप्पा मोरया! मंगलमूर्ति मोरया! 🙏

"वक्रतुंड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ।
निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥"

📘 Babu Banarasi Das College of Dental Sciences, Babu Banarasi Das University, Lucknow

🚭 Under the guidance of Principal Prof. (Dr.) Neeta Pasricha, the Department of Public Health Dentistry observed World No To***co Month 2026 with a series of impactful activities throughout May—awareness campaigns, nukkad natak, quizzes, poster & reel competitions, counselling sessions, and outreach programs.

🌍 This observance carried forward the campaign theme “Unmasking the Appeal: Countering Ni****ne & To***co Addiction”, aligning with the global call by the World Health Organization (WHO) and national directives from the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW), the Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry (IAPHD), and the State To***co Control Cell. These bodies have urged institutions worldwide to celebrate "World No To***co Day" on 31 May and extend awareness activities throughout the month, recognizing the urgent need to reduce to***co-related morbidity and mortality.

✨ The month began with a formal inauguration ceremony, setting the tone for collective action against to***co use. Students and faculty came together in spirited performances like the Nukkad Natak, which vividly portrayed the dangers of to***co addiction and encouraged the community to embrace healthier choices.

🎬 The Reel Competition showcased the creativity of young minds, with short videos spreading powerful anti-to***co messages across digital platforms. Similarly, the E-Poster Competition allowed participants to translate the campaign theme into striking visuals, reinforcing the urgency of prevention and awareness.

🧠 Knowledge and quick thinking were tested in the Quiz Competition, where teams of interns and postgraduates competed enthusiastically, reflecting their growing commitment to public health advocacy.

🌍 Beyond the campus, the department organized outreach awareness programs, extending the message to the wider community and empowering youth as health ambassadors. These initiatives highlighted that dismantling the glamorization of to***co requires education, creativity, and collective responsibility.

💡 By observing World No To***co Month 2026, BBDCODS, BBDU Lucknow reaffirmed its commitment to building a to***co-free future and contributing to the worldwide movement against ni****ne and to***co addiction.

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Eid Al-Adha Mubarak
On this blessed occasion, may faith strengthen our hearts, kindness guide our actions, and happiness fill our lives. Wishing everyone peace, prosperity, and abundant blessings. ✨

✨️Research Colloquium✨️ -
Strengthening research and developing a sustainable research ecosystem

📌 Babu Banarasi Das College of Dental Sciences under the leadership of the Principal Prof (Dr.) Neeta Pasricha, proudly started an initiative Research Colloquium for faculty members to interact, collaborate and brain storm on research ideas and studies. Faculty In-charge, Research Cell, Prof. (Dr.) Lakshmi Bala, welcomed all enthusiastic HODs, faculty members and researchers and mentioned that session will be held every week with presentation by institute’s faculty to keep up the pace with recent scientific advancements.

📌 We are deeply grateful to Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sri Krishna Srivastava, Hon’ble Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) Satish Chander Sharma and Head, Research and Development Cell, Dr S Ahmad Ali for their guidance and continued support. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

📌 First session was conducted on May 21, 2026 with the presentation by Dr. Pratyush Singh, Reader, Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology on the topic “Psychosocial Determinants of Areca Nut Use and Early Oral Mucosal Histopathological Changes among School-Going Adolescents in Lucknow District, Uttar Pradesh.” The event spotlighted the pressing issue of adolescent areca nut consumption and its early oral mucosal changes emphasizing the intersection of psychology, public health, and oral pathology.

📌 We are thankful to our Management for their dynamic vision and providing an enriching academic environment.🙏🏻🙏🏻


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