Held under the kind patronage of HRH Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, Makkah Al-Mukarramah Governor, the Third International Conference of King Abdulaziz Faculty of Dentistry was inaugurated by HRH prince Mishal ibn Majed, Governor of Jeddah, on Monday March 12th, 2012 at Jeddah Hilton Hotel.
According to KAU President, HE Prof Osama S. Tayyeb, the event is aimed at introducing the most recent advances in the field of dentistry and related research.
"The three-day conference consists of a number of scientific programs, including lectures, seminars and an exhibition hosting over 25 companies representing more than 150 international agencies", he added.
According to Dr Abdulghani I. Mira, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry and the Conference Chairman, the event commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Faculty of Dentistry.
"By hosting such events, the Faculty of Dentistry aims to enrich the field of dentistry in the Kingdom by introducing new advances in the field of research and treatment and presenting the latest technologies with a view to help all those working in this field to advance their knowledge in the field", he said.
"The event also aims to exchange of knowledge and experience by inviting exemplary and well-known local and international speakers. The Organizing Committee has exerted great effort to bring together prominent speakers from America, Europe as well as the Arab and Gulf countries", he also added.
"Over twenty well-known international and local invited speakers will take part in the scientific program of the conference, which will also consist of 150 abstracts, 4 continuing education seminars, 2 workshops and over 90 posters to be presented in two poster sessions" he further added.
A number of sessions were held on the first day of the event.
Dr Hessam Nowzari, Professor and Director of Advanced Periodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Southern California, US, gave a lecture titled the Gummy Smile". He also gave another lecture titled "Implant Dentistry vs. Tooth Retention: Commercial Implications vs. Reality".
Dr Edward McLaren, Professor, Biomaterials and Advanced Prosthodontic department, University of Oregon Dental School, USA, gave two lecture' the first was titled "Ceramic Wars: The Return of the Ceramist (part I)"; the second was titled "Ceramic Wars: The Return of the Ceramist (part II).
Dr Christer Dahlin, Professor, Department of Biomaterials Science, Institute for Surgical Sciences, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, gave a lecture titled "Guided Bone Regeneration - Current trends"
Some papers were also presented to vie for Postgraduate Resident Research Awards.
Dr Maymoonah M. Badahdah, of King Fahd Hospital, presented a paper titled "Histocompatibility of Bioceramic Nanoparticulate Bioaggregate andMineraltrioxide Aggregate".
Dr Basel M. Abozor, of Ibn Sina College in Jeddah, presented a paper titled "Evaluation of Smear Layer removal and Apical Extrusion of Root Canal Debris and Irrigants Using a Brush-Covered Irrigation Needle".
Dr Khlood K. Baghlaf, of the KAU Faculty of Dentistry, presented a paper titled "the Effects of Asthma and Asthma Medications on Dental Caries and Salivary Characteristics in Children".
Dr Reem M. Azad, of the KAU Faculty of Dentistry, presented a paper titled "Clinical and Bacterial Evaluation of Xylitol on Caries and Streptococcus Mutans Levels among Patients with Fixed Orthodontic Appliances".
Dr Manal S.Maashi, of the KAU Faculty of Dentistry, presented a paper titled "Assessment of Changes in Oral Health-related Quality of Life for Special Need Children in Jeddah City".
Dr Hend A. Al Fadhli, of the KAU Faculty of Dentistry, presented a paper titled "Periodontal and Soft Tissues Injuries in Primary Dentition among a Group of Children in Jeddah City, Saudi Arabia".
Dr Bashaer S. Abdulhadi, of the KAU Faculty of Dentistry, presented a paper titled "Hard Dental Tissues Injuries in Primary Dentition among a Group of Children in Jeddah City, Saudi Arabia'.
Dr Yasser M. Othman presented a paper titled "Spectrophotometric Analysis for Yttria-Zirconia Ceramics Using Different Ceramic Thicknesses and Substrates".
