10 September 2014

Under The Patronage Of His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan

Abu Dhabi: Under the distinguished patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development and in collaboration with New York University - College of Dentistry, USA, and the Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE the 4th International Dental Conference of Al Noor Hospital is all set to kick-off in Abu Dhabi on September 18th. The two day Conference, which will take place at the Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort, is designed to shed light on an array of key topics all related to the field of dentistry.

Dr. Kassem Alom, Chief Executive Officer at Al Noor Hospitals Group and the Conference President said: "In order for oral health professionals to help patients achieve their overall oral health goals and offer the best dental care possible, it is important that they stay up to date on the latest technologies and treatments followed in this dynamic and ever evolving field".  "The Conference will provide dental professionals an excellent platform to exchange best practices, expand their knowledge and discuss the latest developments and breakthrough techniques in the field of dentistry".

Dr. Alom added: "In its fourth edition, the International Dental Conference of Al Noor will present a comprehensive scientific program, featuring 8 sessions and 17 scientific papers that will be delivered by distinguished speakers from both the public and private sector, covering various topics such as Oral Surgery, Implantology, Pedodontics, Orthodontists, Esthetics, Oral Rehabilitation, Dental Laboratory Techniques, Dental Quality Management and many more". 

To conclude Dr. Alom said: "I am pleased that Operation Smile - UAE will once again be part of this educational event to help raise awareness and encourage dental professionals to partake in their remarkable efforts over the years in healing children's' smiles and their admirable and charitable work towards children in need of reconstructive surgery with cleft lip and cleft palate".

From his side, Dr. Aman El-Duweini, Corporate Director for Continuing Medical Education (CME) at Al Noor Hospitals Group and the Conference Director said: "The Scientific Committee of The International Dental Conference of Al Noor Hospital has invited three world-renowned speakers from USA to cover the most recent advances in many dental sciences.  Meanwhile, The conference targets a multidisciplinary audience comprising, General Practitioner, Specialized Dentists, Orthodontists, Maxillo-Facial Surgeons, Periodontists, Pedodontists, Prosthodontists, Oral Surgeons, Oral Hygienists, Dental Assistants and Dental Technicians".

"The conference has received the accreditation by the Health Authority - Abu Dhabi for 13 Continuing Medical Education hours Category 1. Furthermore, an exhibition will be held on the sidelines of the conference, where a number of dental and pharmaceutical companies will be demonstrating the latest materials, equipment and solutions used in modern dentistry" concluded Dr. El Duweini.  

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