A workshop on “Fabrication of Monolithic Complete Denture using PolyJet 3D Printer” was held at the Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK) on Saturday, with around 30 participants attending the programme.
Addressing the workshop, Commissioner and Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, Anoop Khinchi, IAS, said healthcare is being redefined by technology and dentistry is no exception.
“The way we plan treatment, design prosthetics and deliver care to patients is changing faster than ever before. Digital tools are no longer the future, they are the present,” he said.
Khinchi noted that technologies such as digital impressions, CAD-CAM and 3D printing are transforming dentistry by improving precision, speed and patient comfort. He said the government sees digital dentistry as an important component of making healthcare more accessible and efficient in Nagaland and the wider region.
Describing monolithic complete dentures produced through PolyJet 3D printing as a major advancement, he said traditional workflows are time-consuming and highly technique-sensitive. “With 3D printing, we can produce a monolithic denture that is strong, biocompatible and accurately adapted in a fraction of the time. This is innovation that directly impacts patient care and life,” he said.
Khinchi stressed that workshops such as these help bridge the gap between theory and practice and encouraged participants to make the most of the hands-on sessions.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to continuing education and skill development and called for collaboration among hospitals, academic institutions, industry partners and government agencies to ensure that the benefits of digital dentistry and 3D printing reach healthcare facilities across the state.
