Conference on evidence-based dentistry begins today
By Our Staff Reporter
2015-09-11
LAHORE: The Institute for Advancement of Dental Sciences and Research (IADSR), in collaboration with University of Health Sciences (UHS), is organising a three-day international conference on evidence based dentistry from Friday (today).
The theme of the conference is `Choosing the best treatment for your patient`. The international partner for the conference is the Centre for Evidence Based Dentistry (CEBD), University of Dundee, UK. The conference is endorsed by the AMEE (Association for Medical Education in Europe).
Among the foreign speakers are Director of CEBD, UK, Dr DerekRichards; Prof Amjad Wyne from King Saud University, Riyadh; and Prof Khalid Almas from University of Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Around 20 nationally renowned specialists from all over the country will also present their papers.
Five prestigious memorial awards in the name of pioneering dentists of the country will be given to the winners in clinical cases of prosthodontics, OMFS, orthodontics, operative dentistry and comprehensive dental care.
The conference will have two dedicated sessions on clinical application of best evidence for the optimal treatment outcomes. Besides, there will be a workshop facilitated by Dr Derek Richards to impart skills for finding the right evidence for the dental professionals.
The conference will have an interac-tive format with table discussions at the end of each session to encourage participation and lively conversation between participants and conference presenters.
It also includes competitions for aspiring dental students and postgraduate students for the best presentations, table clinics and completed clinical cases.
The IADSR is a pioneering dental research organization in the country and has been active since 1999. The organization since its inception has organized 45 dedicated professional activities for the dental community.
This is the fifth annual conference and a turnout of over 800 dental professionals is expected at the event. It will be an opportunity to earn up to 16 credit hours from this convention.
