Dr. Aziza Eldarrat, the award recipient, is also an advisory board member at the upcoming Dentistry Middle East Congress
Abu Dhabi, UAE: Dr Aziza Eldarrat, Assistant Professor from the University of Sharjah and her research group have won the prestigious award for 'Best Research Project' at the recently completed FDI Annual World Dental Conference held in Mexico City in September. As a member of the advisory board of the upcoming Dentistry Middle East Exhibition and Congress, which will take place from 1-3 November 2011 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Dr Eldarrat's international recognition and achievements will greatly enhance the educational experience of the dentists attending Dentistry Middle East.
FDI World Dental Federation is the principal representative body for more than one million dentists' worldwide, developing health policy and continuing education programs, and speaking as the unified voice of dentistry.
The FDI Education Committee selected Dr Eldarrat's work from over 140 projects submitted for nomination by researchers from all over the world. The research work was presented both orally and through poster display and was judged by three renowned international judges. The judging criteria were based on originality, scientific methodology and impact on scientific and clinical practice.
The research project, which took place under Dr Eldarrat's supervision, developed a new nano-material to be used in dental materials. This new material can replace existing expensive materials and can be utilised in dental clinics across the globe. The research was conducted as part of Dr Eldarrat's supervision of a PhD project which was done in conjunction with the Universiti Sains Malaysia.
"Dentistry Middle East has always attracted a high calibre faculty and this year we are honoured to have the participation of an FDI award winner on our advisory board," says Raza Chevel, Conference Producer, Dentistry Middle East.
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