Communiqué, the official newsletter of Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, was conceptualized to chronicle activities and showcase the academic and co-curricular achievements of the staff and students of the institute. It was formally launched on 4th August 2016 by Dr. V Surendra Shetty, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Manipal Academy of Higher Education in the presence of Dr. Dilip Naik, Dean, MCODS, Mangalore, and the Associate Deans, Dr. Mohan Baliga and Dr. Ashita Uppoor. The Department of Oral Pathology undertook the initiative of editing the first issue of Communiqué. The Editorial team comprised of Dr. Karen Boaz, Professor and Head, Dr. Srikant. N, Additional Professor, Dr. Nandita K P., Associate Professor, Dr. Amitha Lewis, Associate Professor, Dr. Nidhi Manaktala, Reader, and Dr. Deepika C., Lecturer.