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AIDM students take dental care beyond the classroom

KARACHI: Second-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) students from the Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine (AIDM) recently took their dental education into the community through a school-based oral health outreach programme at S.

UK Immersion Tour 2026 offers students a closer look at university life

Students in Pakistan considering higher education in the United Kingdom will have an opportunity to explore universities and student life first-hand through the UK Immersion Tour 2026, an eight-day educational visit designed around campus exposure, admissions interaction and a multi-city student experience.

FJIDS Lahore to hold research proposal writing workshop for postgraduate dental trainees

LAHORE: Fatima Jinnah Institute of Dental Sciences (FJIDS), Lahore, is set to organise a one-day workshop on Research Proposal / Synopsis Writing for postgraduate trainees, offering a focused opportunity for residents to strengthen one of the most important skills required during specialist and academic training.

Dr Nousheen Khan becomes Southern Punjab’s first Professor of Periodontology

MULTAN: Dr Nousheen Khan, Head of the Department of Periodontology at Multan Medical & Dental College (MMDC) has been promoted to Professor of Periodontology, becoming the first professor in the specialty in Southern Punjab, according to information shared regarding her promotion.

UHS Lahore overhauls 20-year-old MDS curricula in major postgraduate training reform

LAHORE: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore has undertaken a major overhaul of its postgraduate dental education framework, revising the curricula of four Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) programmes after nearly two decades.

Two Pakistani dental academics join International Dental Journal editorial board

Pakistan's dental academic community has gained stronger representation on the international stage with Dr.

Ziauddin BDS students take 3rd place at Asia Pacific Dental Summit in Indonesia

KARACHI: Two third-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) students from Ziauddin University have earned international recognition after securing third place in a scientific poster competition at the Asia Pacific Regional Summit in Makassar, Indonesia.

Govt steps back from 5-year BDS, 4-year programme to continue

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has stepped back from its planned shift to a five-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) academic programme, with the existing four-year BDS structure set to continue following a fresh review of the controversial reform before the Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination.

Dental College HITEC-IMS, Cleft Care Foundation join hands to strengthen cleft care

RAWALPINDI: Dental College HITEC-IMS, in collaboration with the Cleft Care Foundation, organized an interactive awareness session on cleft lip and palate for house officers, postgraduate trainees and faculty members on July 28, 2026, bringing clinical education and community-focused cleft care together.

APDSA Pakistan turns oral-health lessons into a Smile Journey for Karachi children

KARACHI: Oral-health education for children does not always have to begin with a lecture about brushing and cavities.

Karachi dental camp turns independence spirit into smiles for schoolchildren

KARACHI: A day before Pakistan marked its 79th Independence Day, a group of dental professionals, students and community volunteers brought a message of oral health and service to schoolchildren in Karachi.

Rotary Karachi walks for mouth cancer, polio and drug abuse awareness

KARACHI: Rotary clubs in Karachi organised "Walk a Cause - Mouth Cancer Awareness, Polio Awareness and Drug Abuse", bringing together healthcare professionals, government officials, civil society representatives and community organisations to raise awareness about oral cancer, harmful substance use, drug abuse and the continuing.

LCMD to host AI-powered clinic entrepreneurship bootcamp for young dentists

KARACHI: Young dentists interested in starting their own practices will have an opportunity to learn the business side of clinic ownership at a one-day AI-powered entrepreneurship bootcamp being organised by the AI Facilitation Cell of Liaquat College of Medicine & Dentistry (LCMD) on August 24, 2026.

MDCAT 2026 saga takes another turn as PMDC reopens registration

ISLAMABAD: The Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2026 has taken another turn, with the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) announcing a fresh five-day registration window for candidates who have yet to complete the registration process.

Sir Syed College names 3rd-year BDS student Maryam Israr Student of the Year 2026

KARACHI: Maryam Israr, a third-year BDS student at Sir Syed College of Medical Sciences (for Girls), has been selected as the institution's "Student of the Year" for 2026, in recognition of her academic commitment, clinical development and international representation of Pakistan.

JMDC’s Battle of White Coats crowns 2nd-year BDS student champion

KARACHI: A second-year BDS student has emerged as the champion of "Battle of White Coats - Inter-Batch Dental Academic Championship 2026" at Jinnah Medical & Dental College (JMDC), beating finalists representing every BDS year in an academic contest designed to test dental knowledge, general awareness and quick thinking.