Sejal was recognised for her contribution to the dental profession and was one of 51 inductees from across Europe including 12 from district 5, England, Scotland and Wales.
She was nominated by Nairn Wilson, honorary founding president at the College of General Dentistry and professor emeritus of dentistry at Kings College. Sejal Bhansali is a general dental practitioner in London and clinical tutor at Kings College. In addition, she set up the Kenya division of the Dental Wellness Trust, providing oral health care to 8000 children in Kibera, Kenya.
The ICD has been honouring the world’s leading dentists since 1920, with 12,000+ members (designated as fellows) in more than 140 countries. The ICD is a Global Dental Honor Society recognising outstanding professional achievement and meritorious service while advocating for humanitarian and educational initiatives.
Fellowship in the college is by invitation and is granted in recognition of an individual dentist’s outstanding professional achievement, meritorious service and dedication to the continued progress of dentistry for the benefit of humankind.
Prior to being recognised as a fellow of the ICD, the candidate’s qualifications and achievements are evaluated by a series of credential committees in order to ensure that the individual is deserving of this honour and will live up to the ICD motto of “Recognising service as well as the opportunity to serve”.