Nagaland: NSDC holds quarterly meeting, inducts new office bearers

The Nagaland State Dental Council (NSDC) held its quarterly meeting and induction of newly appointed office bearers of the Council onFebruary 7, 2026 at Hotel Acacia Dimapur. The meeting was attended by both outgoing and incoming members making a smooth transition in leadership and continuity in the Council’s function.
A press release by NSDC Registrar, Dr Imtiwabang Pongener, stated that the meeting was called to order by outgoing president Dr H.Hotokhu Chishi (retired director dental), the invocation was pronounced by Dr. Chiekroshuyi Tetseo (retired director dental & past representative, Dental Council of India), followed by the presentation of reports of different committees.
Induction of the new team and handing over of responsibilities was conducted by Dr Meribeni Odyuo (retired director dental & member nominating committee NSDC). Speeches were given by outgoing president NSDC, Dr H. Hotokhu Chishi, and incumbent chairperson NSDC, Dr.Reyosalu Lase (additional director dental).
In his address, Dr Chishi emphasized on the urgent need for early framing of the State Dental Council Rules to ensure smoother administration, effective regularization and improved function of the Council in the interest of the dental professionals and public oral health in Nagaland. The business session was presided over by Dr. Imtiwabang Pongener Registrar NSDC. During the session, routine quarterly matters concerning the function of the Council were reviewed, including registration of all dental clinics, administrative issues and measures aimed at strengthening of dental services in the State. Vote of thanks was pronounced by deputy registrar, NSDC, Dr.Neichukholie Vupru.
The new team of Nagaland State Dental Council (NSDC) for the next tenure are:
Chairperson, Dr Reyosalu Lase (additional director dental); department representative, Dr I.Arenla Walling (director dental)
Members from state dental registers are: Dr Meribeni Odyuo (retired director dental), Dr Chiekroshuyi Tetseo (retired director dental), Dr. N.Moangangba Jamir ( joint director dental), Dr. Nzanthung Humtsoe (private practitioner)
Senior dentists are: Dr Pfukrolo Koza, Dr Aoyanger Imchen
Senior private practitioners are: Dr Arihant Jain, Dr Naomi Rio Zhimomi
State government nominees are Dr Neingutunuo Angami, Dr Esther Chophy
Other posts include: registrar, Dr Imtiwabang Pongener; Deputy Registrar, Dr Neichukholie Vupru; and secretary Dr I. Simon Sumi (deputy director dental).