Mysuru: Dr. Meenakshi S., Faculty, JSS Dental College & Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (JSSAHER), represented the institution as an Invited Guest Speaker in the Central Colloquium Track at GERIASTRY 2.0 – National Conference 2026, organized by Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College & Hospital, Pune

Dr. Meenakshi delivered an invited lecture on advancing research-driven, personalized geriatric oral healthcare through interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based clinical practice. The presentation outlined a comprehensive framework for transitioning from conventional acute-care models to patient-centric, personalized care pathways for the elderly

The lecture emphasized the importance of integrating academic research with industry-supported healthcare solutions to enhance clinical outcomes in geriatric dentistry. As part of the scientific discourse, the collaborative initiatives of JSS Dental College & Hospital, JSSAHER, and Group Pharma were showcased, highlighting research-backed therapeutic solutions developed to address the specialized oral healthcare needs of older adults, including the management of denture stomatitis

The presentation also underscored the significance of coordinated care involving dentists, physicians, and pharmaceutical scientists in delivering comprehensive geriatric healthcare. By aligning with the objectives of the United Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing, the session reflected JSSAHER's continued commitment to translational research, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and academic excellence

Dr. Meenakshi's participation at this prestigious national conference further strengthened the visibility of JSSAHER's research initiatives and reaffirmed the institution's leadership in promoting evidence-based geriatric oral healthcare at the national level