Meet the Board - Manraj Kalsi
08 October 2024
Dr Manraj Kalsi is a specialist periodontist and implant dentist with a special interest in prosthodontics. He graduated from Leeds Dental Institute in 2016 and completed his vocational training in West Sussex. Following this, Dr Kalsi worked across South West London and Surrey, gaining experience in NHS and private dentistry.
Dr Kalsi shares a little bit about himself and his role as Regional Rep for South East England within the Association of Dental Implantology (ADI):
“I joined the ADI straight after I qualified, meaning I have been a member since 2017/2018. Since then, I have been to all the Team Congresses and Masterclasses alongside completing a lot of postgraduate training. Attending ADI events has really complemented my learning, with the opportunity to hear from overseas speakers who have opened my eyes to developments outside of the UK. Two stand out events for me have been the ADI Team Congress in Birmingham and the Sinus Augmentation Masterclass in London.
“Last year I joined the ADI Next Gen committee, helping Dr Ricky Bhopal with planning events and masterclasses. As a part of Next Gen, we have a roadshow running throughout 2024, which has been hard work but excellent fun, allowing us to meet lots of people, and learn a lot!
“Because I joined the ADI early in my career, I was able to enjoy free and heavily discounted membership rates. This enabled me to attend all of the Team Congresses and Study Days straight away, which was a great way to learn a lot and network at these big events.
“I have attended events hosted by a couple of other dental groups in the UK, however I found the ADI to offer the best balance of academic learning and clinical experience – a great mixture of the two. Dr Amit Patel was the president at the last ADI Team Congress and, as a fellow periodontist, it was great to see the ADI delving into the different niches like soft tissue and sinus lifting.
“This is not to mention the social side of the events, particularly at the Team Congresses, which host the best parties!”
Discussing his appointment to the ADI Board, Dr Kalsi comments:
“I have been working with the Next Gen committee for the last year or so, and have tried to contribute as much as possible by organising events. This has been a lot of fun, and I have been able to pursue training alongside this. Currently, I am developing my teaching abilities, and running and teaching on Study Days will further my skills in this area. Additionally, it will provide the opportunity to invite others to teach, and increase the exposure of everyone involved.
“I also hope to bring a different energy to the board, having been involved in Next Gen. I think this is a great opportunity to highlight the talents of young dentists like myself, and those who are new to implantology.”
Finally, Dr Kalsi shares his advice for those who want to or already provide dental implants and are looking to improve their skills:
“My key tip would be to find a good mentor. This does not necessarily mean the best clinician, but instead a good teacher. I would definitely recommend mentorship rather than just undertaking courses for dental education. Additionally, I would suggest those who are new to implants focus on learning the basics, before moving on to the ‘fancy’ aspects of the field. Get engaged in your learning at every stage, and never be afraid to ask for help, and attend as many conferences as you possibly can.”
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