Lahore: In line with the vision and as per commitment of the Vice-Chancellor University of Health Sciences Lahore, towards dental profession and dental education, the university is launching its 2nd International Dental Conference . The conference is virtual/online based and all plenary scientific sessions will be online live-streamed to national and international audience of the conference. The presentations will be on various areas of general dentistry and on educational leadership strategies during the COVID-19 times. Fourteen online international speakers will be presenting their latest work and sharing experiences with the audience across the globe and within Pakistan through these live-streamed online sessions, along with many online eminent Pakistani dental professionals. Through collaborative efforts our organizing committee is spread throughout Pakistan.
In an exclusive message, Dr Arif Alvi, President of Pakistan said, "Being a dentist myself, the theme is close to my heart and I am sure three inspiring days of the conference with interesting sessions in the various fields of dentistry will help in enhancing the insight of subject. Today, the globalization of knowledge is no longer a trend but a priority for institutions and research centers, allowing knowledge to be shared by all and making technology available to all professionals. I am sure this conference will define a pathway for dental professionals interested in improving their technical abilities by the means of using fascinating new research."
Extending heartfelt congratulations, Mohammad Sarwar, Governor Punjab said, "I would urge upon the dental professionals to learn and then serve the sick and the ailing with commitment, motivation and dedication. I am sanguine that the University of Health Sciences Lahore will continue scaling new heights in the field of professional excellence. I welcome all the participants, especially our friends from abroad who would join this Conference online, and wish you all a very successful and fruitful Virtual Conference."
Mr. Justice (Retired) Tassaduq Hussain Jillani, Chairman, Board of Governors, UHS appreciating the efforts of event organisers said, "In keeping with its dynamic approach, the UHS Lahore is playing an important role by organizing such events in order to keep up with these advancements by upgrading curricula, enhancing skills, improving teaching and learning methodologies, fostering research and setting standards keeping in view the international best practice. I once again extend my felicitations to the Organizing Committee and hope the conference will come up with recommendations to bring the much needed change to improve dental education and practice in the country."
Dr Javed Akram, Vice Chancellor, UHS welcomed the key note speakers. He said, " As a conference chair, I want to extend my sincere thanks to the speakers and heads of associations who responded to our invitations, to our corporate sponsors. I know that the success of the conference depends ultimately on the many people who have worked extremely hard for the details of important aspects of the conference programs and social activities. I want to thank our sponsors and partners; without their support it would not be possible. I once again welcome all at this virtual academic moot. "
Dr Sarah Ghafoor, Conference Secretary, UHS extended her heartiest felicitations to the organizers of the conference and said, " The flagship UHS dental conference in 2019 also started innovative concepts such as inception of dental art competitions at Pakistani dental conferences. We envision that through bridging and connectivity we can bring forward the dental profession, our talented dental clinicians, dental academicians, dental researchers and allied dental professionals to a broader forefront and limelight dentistry of Pakistan to a national and international audience. In line with this vision and as per commitment of the Vice-Chancellor University of Health Sciences Lahore, towards dental profession and dental education, the university is organizing its 2nd international conference. UHS is extremely thankful to the leadership of all dental educational institutes of Pakistan that have extended their hands and collaborated with us for promoting and strengthening dentistry of Pakistan. This reflects the trust and bonding that UHS has developed with dental institutions throughout Pakistan. Thus we are extremely thankful to all the principals of the dental colleges that had supported us in arranging this conference. I am grateful to all professors, the dental colleges od Pakistan that helped us in promoting our conference message and all the coordinators that were part of this process. I welcome all delegates of this conference to a newer trend in dentistry by linking online with UHS through the 2nd UHS-international dental conference."
-DN Report
Dr Muattar Hanif
The author is Editor at Dental News Pakistan and can be reached at newsdesk@medicalnewsgroup.com.pk
