Over 150 Dentists Learn about Latest Techniques in BUIDRE's Third Continuing Education Programme
Dubai: 18 May, 2009 - The Boston University Institute for Dental Research and Education Dubai (BUIDRE), a member of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Academic Medical Center, today announced the region's first conference on 'Advances in Dentistry - Modern Endodontics' highlighted the changing technologies for endodontic diagnosis and treatment to over 150 dental professionals.
Part of Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), a member of Tatweer, BUIDRE's third in the series of continuing education (CE) programmes was held on 16 May at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Dubai.
Reviewed and approved by the department of Continuing Medical Education at HMSDC for a maximum of six CME credit hours, the programme was led by experts in endodontics and related professions, including faculty members from BUIDRE.
The Ministry of Health, Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Center for Healthcare Planning & Quality (CPQ) and the Health Authority of Abu Dhabi (HAAD), recognise the credits awarded by the programme.
Dr Steven Morgano, Chief Academic Officer of BUIDRE, said: "BUIDRE was established to promote dental education and is steadfast in its commitment to grow as a progressive and dynamic organization that is always on the cutting edge of clinical, practice management and technological advances in dentistry. All modern philosophies and techniques are taught and practiced at the institute."
Dr Ayesha Abdullah, Senior Vice-President of DHCC, said: "DHCC prides itself in promoting academic and healthcare related programmes through its affiliate organizations such as BUIDRE. No other organization provides such a broad range of educational opportunities in all areas of healthcare.
"Our third CE programme focusing on endodontics strongly indicates our commitment to elevating the standards of medical practitioners in the region and bring them on par with global experts."
BUIDRE's first CE programme, conducted on 19 January, was designed to review state-of-the-art information for dentists on dental ceramic materials, microsurgery, periodontal plastic surgery, and management of trauma in primary teeth. The institute's dental programmes include endodontics, orthodontics, pediatrics, periodontology and prosthodontics. These programmes have been authorized to be offered for the Master of Science and Postgraduate Certificate as specialized branches of dentistry.
A state-of-the-art facility operating since March 2008, the Boston University Dental Health Center Dubai offers comprehensive care to patients through a multi-disciplinary team of professionals. When fully operational, the center will comprise 50 chairs sharing some 30,000 square feet of space within the institute.
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About Boston University Institute for Dental Research and Education
Established by the renowned USA-based Boston University, the Boston University Institute for Dental Research and Education is based in Dubai and enjoys a standing as the Middle East's first Post-graduate Dental Institute that follows Boston University standards in dental research, education and specialized dental care. It will offer the Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) and Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD) by a team of leading American Specialty Board certified Dental Specialists.
The Institute is complemented by the Boston University Dental Health Center Dubai. A 20,000 sq. feet state-of-the-art center, it has globally renowned dental professionals providing comprehensive care to patients utilizing modern techniques and equipment, as well as a strong continuing dental education (CE) program. Emerging as the regional hub for excellence in education, research and patient care, the center's mandate entails raising the standards of dental care in the region through endorsing the vision of one of the world's renowned private research and teaching institutions.
Boston University Dubai is a member of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Academic Medical Center at Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), a member of Tatweer.
About DHCC:
Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) is envisioned to become the internationally recognized location of choice for quality healthcare and an integrated regional center of excellence for clinical and wellness services, medical education and life science research in the Middle East. DHCC is the world's first healthcare free zone planned to be built in phases. The first phase of 4.1 million square feet is now operational with a medical cluster comprised of day-care and outpatient clinics, diagnostic centers, rehabilitation centers, transplantation centers, hospitals and a sector for pharmaceutical and equipment suppliers.
DHCC is home to the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Academic Medical Center with its fully integrated five entities in Phase 1: University Hospital, Harvard Medical School Dubai Center- Institute for Postgraduate Education and Research (HMSDC), Dubai Harvard Foundation for Medical Research (DHFMR), Al Maktoum Harvard Medical Library, and Boston University Institute for Research and Education.
Some other renowned partners of the medical cluster are - Dubai Bone & Joint Center (DBAJ), The City Hospital, Dubai Medical Suites (DMS), Mayo Clinic, Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai, Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Center, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Hospital, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, Swiss Academy of Scientific Acupuncture, Dr. Nicolas & ASP and the German Heart Center, Wyeth, Sanofi Aventis, Novartis, AstraZeneca, Smith & Nephew, Fresenius Medical Care, Novo Nordisk, among others.
The second phase will feature a dedicated wellness cluster comprised of Wellness centers, Nutrition centers, Resorts, Spas, and Sports Medicine facilities.
About Tatweer
Tatweer is a member of Dubai Holding and one of the largest and fastest growing business conglomerates in the region. Tatweer's name is synonymous with some of the largest developments in Dubai and an equally extensive portfolio of prestigious projects in the pipeline.
Launched in December 2005, Tatweer owns and manages a strategic group of entities across six diverse industry verticals: Leisure and Entertainment, Commodities, Healthcare, Hospitality, Manufacturing, and Real Estate.
Tatweer currently focuses on project development within the UAE and advance strategic long term partnerships such as Partners-Harvard Medical International; the internationally renowned golfer Tiger Woods; IRCA Global, and Universal Studios.
Tatweer's entities comprise Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), Dubailand®, The Tiger Woods Dubai, Bawadi®, Dubai Industrial City, Global Village, IRCA Middle East, Mizin, and Dubai Mercantile Exchange.
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