Dr. Arun Mamachan Xavier, Reader, Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Amrita School of Dentistry, Kochi, was awarded the ‘Young Researcher Award’ by a resolution of the International Award of Excellence Dental Awards Council held at the Grand Award Ceremony at Holiday Inn, Kensington High St. London, UK, on July 21, 2018. This award was conferred to Dr. Arun after 3 rounds of screening/selection for having proved his overall skills and dedication through research work, publications, presentations, awards and achievements at a young age.

Dr. Arun also presented a paper titled, “Dental Considerations and Management in Sickle Cell Anemia – A Case Report”, at the conference on July 20, 2018.