# oral health (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 8 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover oral health. Page: Feed: --- ## [AIDM students take dental care beyond the classroom](https://www.dentalnews.pk/25-Aug-2026/aidm-bds-students-school-dental-outreach-karachi) _2026-08-25 · DN Report · Dental News - National_ 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](https://www.dentalnews.pk/25-Aug-2026/uk-immersion-tour-2026-pakistani-students-university-visits) _2026-08-25 · DN Report · Dental News - National_ 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](https://www.dentalnews.pk/25-Aug-2026/fjids-lahore-research-proposal-synopsis-writing-workshop-2026) _2026-08-25 · DN Report · Dental News - National_ 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](https://www.dentalnews.pk/24-Aug-2026/dr-nousheen-khan-first-professor-periodontology-southern-punjab) _2026-08-25 · DN Report · Dental News - National_ 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. ## [Dow student wins AKU award for portable dentistry study](https://www.dentalnews.pk/24-Aug-2026/dow-student-wins-aku-award-portable-dentistry-study) _2026-08-24 · DN Report · Dental News - Editor's Pick_ KARACHI: Omer Abdullah of Dow Dental College, Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), has won the Best Research Poster Presentation Award at Aga Khan University's International Student Research Conference (ISRC) for research examining how portable dental units could help deliver essential oral healthcare in remote communities lacking. ## [Dr Faizan Arshad reveals why dental photography can expose what dentists miss chairside](https://www.dentalnews.pk/24-Aug-2026/dr-faizan-arshad-dental-photography-clinical-documentation-podcast) _2026-08-24 · DN Report · Dental News - Editor's Pick_ For many dentists, clinical photography begins with a simple objective: document a good case, build a portfolio and perhaps share the result online. ## [UHS Lahore overhauls 20-year-old MDS curricula in major postgraduate training reform](https://www.dentalnews.pk/21-Aug-2026/uhs-lahore-revises-20-year-old-mds-dental-curricula) _2026-08-21 · Press Release · Dental News - National_ 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](https://www.dentalnews.pk/21-Aug-2026/pakistani-dental-academics-international-dental-journal-editorial-board) _2026-08-21 · DN Report · Dental News - National_ 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](https://www.dentalnews.pk/20-Aug-2026/ziauddin-bds-students-third-place-asia-pacific-dental-summit-indonesia) _2026-08-20 · DN Report · Dental News - National_ 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](https://www.dentalnews.pk/20-Aug-2026/govt-steps-back-5-year-bds-4-year-programme-continue) _2026-08-20 · DN Report · Dental News - National_ 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. ## [Web Coding With AI, Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mxFpe9iRtnca) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control, open source. ## [Dental College HITEC-IMS, Cleft Care Foundation join hands to strengthen cleft care](https://www.dentalnews.pk/19-Aug-2026/dental-college-hitec-ims-cleft-care-foundation-mou-cleft-awareness) _2026-08-19 · DN Report · Dental News - National_ 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](https://www.dentalnews.pk/19-Aug-2026/apdsa-pakistan-junior-smile-champion-karachi-dental-camp) _2026-08-19 · DN Report · Dental News - National_ 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](https://www.dentalnews.pk/18-Aug-2026/karachi-dental-camp-dented-collective-serve2smile-oral-health-awareness) _2026-08-18 · DN Report · Dental News - National_ 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](https://www.dentalnews.pk/18-Aug-2026/rotary-karachi-walk-mouth-cancer-polio-drug-abuse-awareness) _2026-08-18 · Press Release · Dental News - National_ 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. ## [Pakistan’s dental colleges ‘not ready’ for 5-year BDS shift, Baqai Pro VC says](https://www.dentalnews.pk/18-Aug-2026/pakistan-dental-colleges-not-ready-5-year-bds-transition) _2026-08-18 · DN Report · Dental News - Interviews_ Pakistan's transition to a five-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme may have settled one long-running debate over the length of dental education, but a potentially bigger question is now emerging: are the country's dental colleges actually ready to deliver the expanded degree at the standard expected of it? Prof Dr Kashif. ## [LCMD to host AI-powered clinic entrepreneurship bootcamp for young dentists](https://www.dentalnews.pk/13-Aug-2026/lcmd-ai-clinic-entrepreneurship-bootcamp-young-dentists) _2026-08-13 · Press Release · Dental News - National_ 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](https://www.dentalnews.pk/13-Aug-2026/mdcat-2026-saga-pmdc-reopens-registration-august-17-21) _2026-08-13 · Press Release · Dental News - National_ 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](https://www.dentalnews.pk/13-Aug-2026/maryam-israr-sir-syed-college-student-of-year-2026) _2026-08-13 · DN Report · Dental News - National_ 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](https://www.dentalnews.pk/12-Aug-2026/jmdc-battle-white-coats-2026-bds-champion) _2026-08-12 · DN Report · Dental News - National_ 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. ## [Harvard-trained Dr Ninette Banday urges Pakistan to prioritize postgraduate dental training as BDS education evolves](https://www.dentalnews.pk/06-Aug-2026/dr-ninette-banday-postgraduate-dental-training-five-year-bds-pakistan) _2026-08-06 · DN Report · Dental News - Interviews_ As Pakistan embarks on one of the biggest changes in its dental education system with the introduction of a national five-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme, Harvard-trained clinician and educator Dr Ninette Banday believes the country's next priority should extend beyond undergraduate education. ## [Reach prospects with real signals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/JMFybGr6tdzu) _2026-08-06 · **Sponsored**_ Find prospects talking about your problem and get context-backed moments to engage ## [TMD misdiagnosis can lead to unnecessary root canals and extractions, Dr Murtaza warns](https://www.dentalnews.pk/27-Jul-2026/tmd-misdiagnosis-unnecessary-root-canals-cosmetic-crowns) _2026-07-27 · DN Report · Dental News - Interviews_ KARACHI: Patients suffering from temporomandibular disorders may undergo multiple root canal treatments, restorations and even tooth extractions before clinicians recognise that the real source of their pain is not a tooth, consultant prosthodontist Dr Murtaza Raza Kazmi has warned. ## [What record UK dentistry applications mean for Pakistani dentists](https://www.dentalnews.pk/24-Jul-2026/what-record-uk-dentistry-applications-mean-for-pakistani-dentists) _2026-07-24 · DN Report · Dental News - International_ LONDON: The United Kingdom has recorded its highest number of applications to medicine and dentistry since 2019, reflecting renewed interest in healthcare careers and sending an important signal to thousands of Pakistani students and dentists who view the UK as a destination for education, postgraduate training and professional practice. ## [International dentists frustrated by LDS assessment changes and ORE booking failures](https://www.dentalnews.pk/23-Jul-2026/uk-lds-exam-ore-booking-problems-international-dentists) _2026-07-23 · DN Report · Dental News - International_ LONDON: Growing concerns are emerging over the United Kingdom's dental registration system after international dentists reported significant challenges with both the newly revised Licence in Dental Surgery (LDS) examination and repeated technical failures affecting bookings for the Overseas Registration Examination (ORE). ## [ADA summit explores how saliva testing could transform the future of dentistry](https://www.dentalnews.pk/23-Jul-2026/ada-salivary-diagnostics-summit-future-of-saliva-testing-dentistry) _2026-07-23 · Press Release · Dental News - Research_ CHICAGO: Saliva may soon become one of the most powerful diagnostic tools in modern dentistry, according to experts who recently gathered at the American Dental Association (ADA) Salivary Diagnostics Summit to discuss how advances in salivary biomarkers could reshape the future of oral healthcare. ## [FDI launches global initiative calling on dental schools to make student mental health a priority](https://www.dentalnews.pk/23-Jul-2026/fdi-global-initiative-dental-student-mental-health) _2026-07-23 · Press Release · Dental News - International_ GENEVA: The FDI World Dental Federation has launched a global initiative urging dental schools, universities and the wider oral healthcare community to place student mental health and well-being at the heart of dental education, warning that the pressures of dentistry begin long before graduation and can have lasting consequences for both. ## [Why digital will never replace the human touch in dentistry](https://www.dentalnews.pk/21-Jul-2026/why-digital-will-never-replace-the-human-touch-in-dentistry) _2026-07-21 · Dental News - Blogs_ Digital transformation is reshaping nearly every aspect of modern dentistry. ## [Pakistani dentists get extra days to prepare as UK GDC postpones ORE Part 2 booking](https://www.dentalnews.pk/18-Jul-2026/pakistani-dentists-extra-time-uk-gdc-ore-part-2-booking-delay) _2026-07-18 · DN Report · Dental News - International_ LONDON: Thousands of internationally qualified dentists-including many from Pakistan aspiring to practise in the United Kingdom-have received additional time to prepare after the UK's General Dental Council (GDC) postponed the booking window for the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE) Part 2. ## [Dental experts hail UK energy drink ban for under-16s as major oral health victory](https://www.dentalnews.pk/17-Jul-2026/uk-energy-drink-ban-under-16s-dentists-oral-health-victory) _2026-07-17 · DN Report · Dental News - International_ LONDON: The United Kingdom has confirmed that new legislation banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children under the age of 16 will come into force by April 2027, a move welcomed by dental professionals and public health experts as a major step towards protecting children's oral and general health. ## [From clinic startups to MDS, Dr. Danish Shahnawaz shares practical career advice every young dentist should hear](https://www.dentalnews.pk/16-Jul-2026/dr-danish-shahnawaz-dental-news-podcast-career-mds-practice-advice) _2026-07-16 · DN Report · Dental News - Interviews_ What does it really take to build a successful dental career in Pakistan? Should young dentists invest heavily in expensive equipment immediately after graduation? Is pursuing an MDS worth it? How should clinicians approach modern endodontics, pediatric dentistry and everyday patient management? These are among the questions explored in the. ## [Pakistan’s Rs1.37 trillion health promise: Will patients feel the difference?](https://www.dentalnews.pk/10-Jul-2026/pakistan-health-budget-2026-27-analysis) _2026-07-15 · DN Report · Dental News - Blogs_ Pakistan's federal and four provincial governments have collectively announced more than Rs1. ## [Try Before You Buy, Risk-Free (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hm0f71kPzWAk) _2026-07-15 · **Sponsored**_ Free trial hosting plus refunds processed in 12-24 hours, guaranteed. ## [From 3M to implant dentistry: Dr. Munis Mukhtar's remarkable journey](https://www.dentalnews.pk/14-Jul-2026/from-3m-to-implant-dentistry-dr-munis-mukhtars-remarkable-journey) _2026-07-14 · DN Report · Dental News - Interviews_ Every successful dental career begins with a decision. ## [Goat-head simulation helps dentists master oral surgery at IADSR](https://www.dentalnews.pk/14-Jul-2026/goat-head-simulation-helps-dentists-master-oral-surgery-iadsr) _2026-07-14 · DN Report · Dental News - Events_ LAHORE: A realistic goat-head simulation became the centrepiece of an advanced oral surgery workshop at the Institute of Advanced Dental Sciences and Research (IADSR), giving dentists an opportunity to practice essential surgical techniques in a setting that closely mirrors real clinical procedures. ## [New brush biopsy detects mouth cancer in under an hour with 95.5% accuracy, study finds](https://www.dentalnews.pk/11-Jul-2026/new-brush-biopsy-detects-mouth-cancer-in-under-one-hour) _2026-07-11 · DN Report · Dental News - Research_ LONDON: A newly developed brush biopsy test capable of detecting mouth cancer in under one hour could transform the way oral cancer is diagnosed, potentially replacing the vast majority of invasive biopsy procedures currently performed on patients with suspicious oral lesions. ## [Pakistani researchers identify metformin as promising future therapy for Oral Submucous Fibrosis](https://www.dentalnews.pk/09-Jul-2026/pakistani-researchers-identify-metformin-promising-future-therapy-oral-submucous-fibrosis) _2026-07-09 · DN Report · Dental News - Research_ KARACHI: Researchers from Ziauddin University have identified metformin, one of the world's most widely prescribed diabetes medications, as a promising future therapeutic candidate for Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSF) after publishing a comprehensive systematic review in one of the world's leading pharmacology journals. ## [ADA leaders top Incisal Edge's 2026 list of dentistry's most influential people](https://www.dentalnews.pk/09-Jul-2026/ada-leaders-top-incisal-edge-s-2026-list-dentistry-s-influential-people) _2026-07-09 · DN Report · Dental News - International_ CHICAGO: The American Dental Association (ADA) has achieved a milestone in global dentistry after three of its senior leaders were jointly ranked No. ## [FDI invites abstracts for Regional Dental Congress 2026 in Kenya](https://www.dentalnews.pk/09-Jul-2026/fdi-regional-dental-congress-2026-abstract-submission-mombasa-kenya) _2026-07-09 · DN Report · Dental News - International_ GENEVA: The countdown has begun for one of Africa's biggest international dental events as the FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) has opened the call for scientific abstracts for the FDI Regional Dental Congress 2026, offering dental students, clinicians, researchers and oral health professionals an opportunity to showcase their work on an. ## [Tooth regrowth is no longer science fiction. Here's how close we are](https://www.dentalnews.pk/08-Jul-2026/tooth-regrowth-is-no-longer-science-fiction-how-close-are-we-2026) _2026-07-08 · DN Report · Dental News - Research_ For decades, the idea of regrowing a lost human tooth belonged to science fiction. ## [FDI to spotlight sustainable dentistry, mercury-free future at World Dental Congress 2026](https://www.dentalnews.pk/07-Jul-2026/fdi-sustainable-dentistry-dental-amalgam-phase-down-world-dental-congress-2026) _2026-07-07 · DN Report · Dental News - International_ GENEVA: The future of restorative dentistry is set to take centre stage at the FDI World Dental Congress 2026, where global experts will examine how the profession can transition toward environmentally sustainable dental care while maintaining high standards of patient safety, clinical effectiveness and equitable access to treatment. ## [ADA marks 100 years of dental standards shaping patient safety worldwide](https://www.dentalnews.pk/07-Jul-2026/ada-marks-100-years-of-dental-standards-shaping-patient-safety-worldwide) _2026-07-07 · DN Report · Dental News - International_ CHICAGO: The American Dental Association (ADA) is marking 100 years of dental standards, celebrating a century of work that has quietly influenced nearly every aspect of modern dentistry-from the materials used to restore teeth to the safety of dental instruments, infection prevention protocols and, increasingly, the development of. ## [FDI warns illegal dental practice remains a global patient safety threat](https://www.dentalnews.pk/06-Jul-2026/fdi-illegal-dental-practice-global-patient-safety-report) _2026-07-06 · Press Release · Dental News - International_ GENEVA: Illegal dental practice continues to endanger millions of patients worldwide despite the existence of laws regulating dentistry in most countries, according to new findings released by the FDI World Dental Federation (FDI), which is urging governments, regulators and dental associations to strengthen enforcement before more patients suffer. ## [Poor oral health may accelerate dementia progression, experts warn](https://www.dentalnews.pk/06-Jul-2026/poor-oral-health-may-accelerate-dementia-progression) _2026-07-06 · DN Report · Dental News - Research_ It may sound surprising, but a growing body of scientific evidence suggests that what happens inside the mouth may have consequences far beyond teeth and gums. ## [Why gum disease is so common in people with Down syndrome, according to science](https://www.dentalnews.pk/03-Jul-2026/why-gum-disease-is-so-common-in-people-with-down-syndrome-according-to-science) _2026-07-03 · DN Report · Dental News - Research_ NEW YORK: Gum disease affects millions of people worldwide, but among individuals with Down syndrome, the burden is especially severe and often begins at a young age. ## [Tiny intraoral robot could make single-visit dental crowns a reality, researchers say](https://www.dentalnews.pk/29-Jun-2026/tiny-intraoral-robot-could-make-single-visit-dental-crowns-possible) _2026-06-29 · DN Report · Dental News - Research_ A tiny intraoral robot developed by researchers at the University of Basel could transform the future of restorative dentistry by enabling dentists to complete crown preparations in a single appointment, potentially eliminating the need for patients to return for additional visits. ## [World Microbiome Day: Experts highlight oral microbiome’s crucial role in dental, overall health](https://www.dentalnews.pk/27-Jun-2026/world-microbiome-day-oral-microbiome-dental-overall-health) _2026-06-29 · DN Report · Dental News - Blogs_ World Microbiome Day is being observed globally on June 27 to raise awareness about the vital role that microbial communities play in human health, agriculture, and ecosystems, with dental experts drawing particular attention to the importance of maintaining a healthy oral microbiome. ## [Dentists warn prevention will fail unless oral health messages truly reach patients](https://www.dentalnews.pk/27-Jun-2026/dentists-warn-prevention-fails-when-oral-health-messages-do-not-reach-patients) _2026-06-28 · DN Report · Dental News - Blogs_ As oral diseases continue to affect billions of people worldwide, dental experts are increasingly emphasizing that prevention efforts will remain ineffective unless oral health education genuinely reaches patients and families in ways that fit their everyday lives. ## [AI-powered dental scans may help dentists detect tooth wear earlier, more accurately](https://www.dentalnews.pk/24-Jun-2026/ai-dental-scans-detect-tooth-wear-earlier-study) _2026-06-24 · DN Report · Dental News - Research_ Artificial intelligence (AI) combined with digital dental scans could soon help dentists identify erosive tooth wear earlier and with greater accuracy, according to new research that highlights the growing role of technology in modern oral healthcare. ## [Want to practice in Australia? Start with Dr. Saima Akram's ADC roadmap](https://www.dentalnews.pk/14-Jul-2026/want-practice-australia-start-dr-saima-akram-s-adc-roadmap) _2026-06-24 · DN Report · Dental News - Interviews_ For thousands of Pakistani dentists dreaming of building a career in Australia, the Australian Dental Council (ADC) examination often appears intimidating, expensive and surrounded by misinformation. ## [Could silicone toothbrushes transform oral care for children, seniors and patients with limited dexterity?](https://www.dentalnews.pk/13-Jun-2026/silicone-toothbrushes-oral-care-children-seniors-dexterity-study) _2026-06-13 · DN Report · Dental News - Research_ As the dental profession increasingly balances patient-centered care with environmental sustainability, a growing body of research is exploring whether silicone toothbrushes could offer advantages beyond reducing plastic waste. ## [Inside CPSP: Exam myths, research rules, and residency realities](https://www.dentalnews.pk/11-Jun-2026/cpsp-dr-nabeel-baig-fcps-research-residency-podcast) _2026-06-11 · DN Report · Dental News - Interviews_ KARACHI: For thousands of medical and dental students, house officers, FCPS trainees, and young healthcare professionals across Pakistan, understanding how the postgraduate training system truly works can often be confusing. ## [Pakistani dental researcher nominated for Impactful Leaders Award 2025 for pioneering tooth regeneration study](https://www.dentalnews.pk/08-Jun-2026/dr-ramsha-akhtar-impactful-leaders-award-2025-regenerative-dentistry) _2026-06-08 · DN Report · Dental News - Research_ KARACHI: Pakistani dental researcher Dr Ramsha Akhtar has been nominated for the Impactful Leaders Award 2025 in recognition of her pioneering work in regenerative dentistry, a rapidly evolving field that aims to repair, replace, or regenerate damaged oral tissues using advanced biological technologies.