An orientation program for the new batch of I BDS students (2022-23 batch) was conducted on 21st and 22nd December 2022, as a two day event. On Wednesday, 21st December, a meeting was organized in the Dental Auditorium for all the new students and their parents. Principal Dr.Sharath Asokan addressed the gathering and welcomed the 19th batch of students. Vice-Principals Dr.C.A.Mathew and Dr.Suman Jaishankar, Administrative and Academic Executives, and heads of all the departments also addressed the audience. Hostel warden Dr.Deepa outlined the rules and regulations to be followed by the inmates. Following this, a guided tour of all departments was organized for the students. Library orientation was conducted, and notebooks were also issued to the students on the same day. On Thursday, 22nd December, complete medical and dental checkup was done for the students in batches.
Regular classes commenced for these students from Friday, 23rd December.