August was an active month for the College, which witnessed convocation ceremonies across the Caribbean, South America, Western Africa and East Asia, inducting nearly 400 dental leaders into Fellowship.
Americas Gatherings
The series of convocations launched on Aug. 1 in Jamaica, where Section XX, Region 32 (English Caribbean Islands) inducted 20 new Fellows. Global President Julio Rodriguez attended the ceremony, which was coordinated by Region 32 Regent Coretta Fergus, Registrar Irving McKenzie and Fellow Chris Ogunsalu. This marks the first time in ICD history an ICD Global President has visited Region 32.
From the Caribbean, Dr. Rodriguez traveled to South America on Aug. 8 to attend the Section IV, Peru District convocation held in Lima. The Peruvian District President Víctor Manuel Espinoza Anaya helped coordinate the event, which inducted 14 new Fellows and reinstated several others.
Western Africa Assembly
Across the Atlantic, Section XX, Region 34 (Western Africa) gathered on Aug. 11 at the University of Benin in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. Led locally by Section XX Registrar and Region 34 Regent Gbemisola Oke, the convocation welcomed 103 inductees into the College. A second Nigerian convocation is being held this month to honor more deserving dentists in Western Africa.
East Asia Ceremonies
On Aug. 21, Section XIII China inducted 191 new Fellows in Chengdu under the leadership of Section Honorary President Xuedong Zhou, President Yuan Quan, Global Councilor Han Xianglong and Registrar Cen Xiao. In addition to the convocation, academic presentations were made.
Section XV held the month’s final ICD ceremony on Aug. 23 at the Convention Centre in Wanchai, Hong Kong, honoring 25 dentists with Fellowship. Section President Nelson Wong, Global Councilor Simon Ho and Registrar TC Phua coordinated the event, which was held in conjunction with the Hong Kong International Dental Expo and Symposium (HKIDEAS) 2026.
Congratulations to our new Fellows on this milestone achievement. We welcome each of you to the College and to our global community of colleagues.
