Dr. Pooja Latti, Professor and Head of the Department of Public Health Dentistry, Annoor Dental College presented a scientific paper titled “Physiological and Psychological Impact of Various Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Used by Dental Healthcare Professionals” at the 29th IAPHD National Conference held in Mangalore on 29th November 2025. Her presentation highlighted key insights into the challenges experienced by dental clinicians in PPE-intensive environments and emphasized the need for improved ergonomic and mental-health-supportive measures. She also chaired a scientific paper presentation session at the conference on 28th November 2025.