Scientific Program

Scientific Program

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Scientific Sessions

A Battle of Brains, A Celebration of Learning

Date: 7th — 8th August 2026 Venue: Pak-China Friendship Center, Islamabad
Key Presentation Metrics:
  • 45 Faculty Presentations: Scholarly presentations by esteemed researchers across all major specialties.
  • Scientific Competitions: Undergraduate Poster Presentation Competition & Postgraduate Oral Presentation Competition.
  • Comprehensive Care Dentistry: Multidisciplinary case discussions led by distinguished panel experts.
Scientific Program Highlights:
  • Basic & Clinical Sciences
  • Medical Education
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Dentistry
  • Digital Dentistry
  • Specialized Sessions on Prosthodontics, Operative Dentistry, Endodontics, & Paedodontics
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Detailed Conference Timeline

Explore detailed session timings, presentation titles, and speaker listings below.

08:00 AM
Registration Desk Open
08:00 - 09:00 AM
Posters Placement
Session 1: Interdisciplinary Session
08:30 - 08:35 AM
Introduction of Session Chairperson
08:35 - 08:45 AM
Comparison of Intraoperative Bleeding During Excision of Benign Soft Tissue Oral Lesions Using Scalpel and Diode Laser
Dr. Waqas Javed Malik School of Dentistry, Islamabad
08:50 - 09:00 AM
CBCT Insights: RADIX Molars Canal Classification in Pakistani Subset
Dr. Hina Hammad Hamdard University, Karachi
09:00 - 09:15 AM
Comparison of 980 nm Diode Laser and Q-Mix Solution Alone and in Combination on Removal of Smear Layer from Root Canal Surface; A Scanning Electron Microscope Study
Dr. Quratul Ain Zafar Niazi Medical and Dental College, Sargodha
09:15 - 09:30 AM
Carbon Footprint of Digital and Conventional Impressions: Life Cycle Assessment
Dr. Nighat Zia Jablani School of Dentistry, Islamabad
09:30 - 09:45 AM
Clinical Retrospective Audit of Complications in Implant-Retained Restorations
Dr. Ali Waqar Qureshi Shifa College of Dentistry, Islamabad
09:45 - 10:00 AM
After-Hours Call Handling and Revenue Leakage in Dental Practice: A Single-Practice Service Evaluation and the Potential Role of AI Voice Agents
Muhammad Moiz Khurram SelenicAI, Lahore
10:00 - 10:15 AM
Beyond The Bracket: The AI Revolution in Orthodontic Research
Prof. Asmi Shaheen de'Montmorency College of Dentistry, Lahore
10:15 - 10:30 AM
Development of Facial Landmark-Based Biometric Guidelines for Maxillary Canine Orientation During Prosthodontic Rehabilitation
Dr. Mariya Khalid Sardar Begum Dental College & Hospital, Peshawar
Session 2: Interdisciplinary Session
10:35 - 10:40 AM
Introduction of Session Chairperson
10:40 - 11:00 AM
New Paradigms for Global Oral Cancer Care With a New Proposal: Missing Links & Recommendations from Pakistan
Prof. Shahjahan Katpar Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi
11:00 - 11:20 AM
Immediate Implant Placement: When, Why and How
Prof. Azad Ali Azad Senior Prosthodontist, Islamabad
11:20 - 11:35 AM
Scan to Success: Digital Optimization
Prof. Hina Zafar Raja Rahbar College of Dentistry, Lahore
11:35 - 11:50 AM
An Easy Approach to identify Etiology for Removable Prosthesis
Prof. Mahmood Hussain Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi
Session 3: Comprehensive Care Session (Case Discussions & Opinions)
11:55 - 12:00 PM
Introduction of Comprehensive Care Session
12:00 - 01:00 PM
Operative/Endodontics; Prosthodontics; Orthodontics; Oral Surgery; Periodontology Experts' Opinion
01:00 - 02:30 PM
Lunch & Prayer Break
Session 4: Medical & Dental Education
02:40 - 02:40 PM
Introduction of Session Chairperson
02:45 - 03:00 PM
Emigration Intentions and Associated Factors Among Dentists and Dental Students
Prof. Khalid Mehmood Siddiqui Islamabad Medical and Dental College, Islamabad
03:00 - 03:20 PM
Rethinking Assessment of Future Health Professionals in the Era of AI
Prof. Kamran Ali Qatar University, Qatar & Plymouth University, UK
03:20 - 03:40 PM
Artificial Intelligence in Dental Research: From Data to Clinical Decision-Making
Prof. Junaid Sarfaraz Khan Health Services Academy, Islamabad
03:40 - 04:00 PM
Ethical Dilemma and Professionalism in the Era of AI
Prof. Saad Asad Rawal College of Dentistry, Islamabad
04:00 - 04:20 PM
From Scenario to Reflection: Video Vignettes as Triggers for Ethics & Professionalism Learning in Health Professions Education
Prof. Ambreen Shabir Health Services Academy, Islamabad
04:20 - 04:40 PM
Technology Enhanced Learning in Oral Pathology: Students Perception at Dental Colleges in Lahore
Dr. Asifa Iqbal Rashid Latif Medical and Dental College, Lahore
04:40 - 05:00 PM
Effectiveness of the Jigsaw Teaching Methodology for Undergraduate Medical and Dental students: A Systemic Review
Dr. Saqib Ali Imam Abdul Rahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Session 5: Interactive Session
05:15 - 05:20 PM
Introduction of Session & Speaker
05:20 - 06:15 PM
Challenges from Medical School to Top Professional… Let's Explore the "Unknown"
Prof. Azeem Rao Rawalpindi Medical University, Rawalpindi
06:15 - 06:45 PM
From Pakistan to the USA: A Roadmap to Dental Licensure and Career Success
Dr. Khalid Chaudhry President Dental APPNA, USA
06:45 - 07:05 PM
Digital Dentistry: A Transformative Era
Mr. Rashid Chughtai Bilal Enterprises
06:45 - 07:15 PM
Intermission / Break
Ceremony & Dinner Program
07:15 - 07:30 PM
Guests to be seated
07:30 - 07:35 PM
Opening Remarks by Stage Secretary
07:35 - 07:40 PM
Recitation of Holy Quran
07:40 - 07:50 PM
Address by Conference Patron
Prof. Bilal Ahmed (T.I) Principal, School of Dentistry, Islamabad
07:50 - 08:00 PM
Address by Conference Patron & President PADR
Prof. Saroosh Ehsan
08:00 - 08:10 PM
Address by Conference Chair & Founder PADR
Prof. Abdul Samad Khan
08:10 - 08:30 PM
Distinguished Guest Address
Prof. Emeritus Nazia Yazdani Senior Prosthodontist
08:30 - 08:40 PM
Address by Patron-in-Chief
Prof. Dr. Tanwir Khaliq (T.I) Vice Chancellor, SZABMU
08:40 - 08:55 PM
Chief Guest Address
08:55 - 09:00 PM
Vote of Thanks & Shields Distribution
09:00 - 10:00 PM
Dinner
Session 5: Students' Poster Competition (Concurrent)
08:00 - 09:00 AM
Posters Placement
09:00 - 10:30 AM
Poster Presentation & Judges' Evaluation
Each student will present their poster in 5 minutes. Winners announced in Closing Ceremony.
Session 6: Restorative Dentistry Session
08:30 - 08:35 AM
Introduction of Session Chairperson
08:35 - 08:55 AM
Sustainable Oral Health Care: The Role of General Dentists
Dr. Rashid Mehmood Smile Curve Pk
08:55 - 09:15 AM
Outcome of Vital Pulp Therapy: Synergy of Minimal Invasive Dentistry
Prof. Aliya Ehsan Jouf University, Saudi Arabia
09:15 - 09:35 AM
Artefacts on CT Scan and MRI Caused by Dental Implants and Fixed Prostheses
Prof. Farhan Raza Khan Aga Khan University, Karachi
09:35 - 09:55 AM
The Versatility of Posterior Partial Coverage Restorations
Prof. Muhammad Nasir Saleem Rahbar College of Dentistry, Lahore
09:55 - 10:15 AM
AI and Global Equity: The Future of Dental Diagnosis
Dr. Fahad Umer Aga Khan University, Karachi
10:15 - 10:35 AM
Bioceramic Sealers: Miracle or Reality? An Evidence-Based Review With Clinical Case
Dr. Irfan Maqbool Gentle Dental Care, Niazi Medical Complex, Sargodha
Session 8: Dental Materials and Research
10:40 - 10:45 AM
Introduction of Session Chairperson
10:45 - 11:05 AM
Bioactive Scaffolds for Periodontal Healing: Enhancing Regeneration and Clinical Outcomes
Prof. Muhammad Kaleem Army Medical College, Rawalpindi
11:05 - 11:25 AM
Iconic Liquid, A New Structural Moiety for Dental Application
Prof. Nawshad Muhammad IBMS, KMU, Peshawar
11:25 - 11:45 AM
Harnessing Iconic Liquids: A New Era in Sustainable Antimicrobial Activity
Prof. Nadia Munir Lahore Medical and Dental College, Lahore
11:45 - 12:05 PM
Mechanical and Surface Characterization of experimental Rice Husk Silica: Reinforced Dual-Cure Flowable Composites
Prof. Zartashia Arooj Akhtar Saeed Medical and Dental College, Lahore
12:05 - 12:20 PM
Development and Evaluation of Drug Loaded Guar Gum and Silver Nanoparticles Sponge for treatment of Alveolar Osteitis
Dr. Aqsa Arif University College of Medicine and Dentistry, Lahore
12:20 - 12:35 PM
Evaluation of Bacterial Colonization on Titanium Dental Implant Surfaces Following Different Instrumentation Techniques: A Comparative Study
Dr. Hareem Ghaffar Bakhtawar Amin Medical and Dental College, Multan
12:35 - 01:00 PM
Reimagining Dental Education and Research in Pakistan
Prof. Abdul Samad Khan Imam Abdul Rahman Bin Faisal University, Saudi Arabia
01:00 - 02:00 PM
Lunch & Prayer Break
Session 9: Pediatric Dentistry
02:00 - 02:05 PM
Introduction of Session Chairperson
02:05 - 02:25 PM
A New Era of Chairside Full-Mouth Esthetic Rehabilitation: Integrating Digital Innovation & Minimally Invasive Paediatric Dentistry
Dr. A.K. Zalan Paediatric Dentist, Abu Dhabi, UAE
02:25 - 02:45 PM
Cracking The Code: Behaviour Management Dilemmas in Paediatric Dentistry
Dr. Tahir Shoaib Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi
02:45 - 03:05 PM
Paediatric Dentistry Beyond Fillings and Extractions: A Comprehensive Approach to Growing Smiles
Dr. Hira Nisar Shifa College of Dentistry, Islamabad
03:05 - 03:25 PM
Antibiotics in Paediatric Dentistry: Friend Today, Foe tomorrow
Dr. Maleeha Ijaz Islamabad Medical and Dental College, Islamabad
Session 10: Basic Science Research
03:30 - 03:35 PM
Introduction of Session Chairperson
03:35 - 03:55 PM
Next-Generation Strategies for Oral Tissue Regeneration: Nanobiomaterial Based Stem Cell Programming & Mechanistic Insights
Dr. Saeed ur Rehman IBMS, KMU, Peshawar
03:55 - 04:10 PM
Phyto-Enhanced Osteogenesis With Modified Hydroxyapatite Alveolar Socket Healing
Dr. Sharjeel Ilyas Akhtar Saeed Medical and Dental College, Lahore
04:10 - 04:25 PM
Unlocking Relief-An Introduction to Orofacial Medicine: Understanding & Managing Neuropathic Pain in Oral Cancer
Dr. Humza Hassan Lahore Medical and Dental College, Lahore
04:25 - 04:40 PM
How a Small Genetic Twist Alters Cancer Cell Behaviour
Dr. Saima Usman Army Medical College, Rawalpindi
04:40 - 04:55 PM
Microscopic Mysteries: Decoding Head and Neck Lesions
Dr. Seema Shafiq Islamic International Dental College, Islamabad
04:55 - 05:10 PM
Biocomputational Design of a G1P3 Aptamer for Aptahistochemical Detection of Tumor Microenvironment Biomarkers in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Dr. Danial Butt Shifa College of Dentistry, Islamabad
05:10 - 05:25 PM
Decoding Periodontal Inflammation: The Emerging Role of miR-103a-3p
Dr. Maaz Memon Shifa College of Dentistry, Islamabad
05:30 - 06:00 PM
Prize Distribution & Closing Ceremony
PG Oral Presentation Competition (8th August)
08:30 - 08:35 AM
All Competitors to be seated
08:35 - 08:45 AM
Introduction of Judges
08:45 - 08:55 AM
Knowledge, Attitudes and Adoption of Artificial Intelligence in Orthodontics: A Cross-sectional Study across Pakistan
Maryam Saeed KRL Hospital, Islamabad
08:55 - 09:05 AM
Shear Bond Strength of Repaired Feldspathic Porcelain Under Different Surface Treatments
Shahreen Raja
09:05 - 09:15 AM
Engineering Selenium Doped Hydroxyapatite VIA Flow Synthesis For Advanced Biomedical Application
Yosra Saeed
09:15 - 09:25 AM
PDL-on-a-Chip Reveals Mechanoregulation of BMP-2 Responses at the Interface
Saba Qureshi
09:25 - 09:35 AM
Accuracy and Clinical Fit of Digitally Fabricated versus Conventionally Fabricated Stabilization Splints: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Ayesha Sadaf
09:35 - 09:45 AM
Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Injectable Self-healing Hydrogel for Peri-implantitis Treatment
Nageen Nasir
09:45 - 09:55 AM
Synthesis of Cerium–Selenium co-substituted Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles with Enhanced Bio-functional Performance
Asifa Saeed
09:55 - 10:05 AM
Expression of Podoplanin in Salivary Gland Carcinomas using Immunohistochemistry and its Association with Various Subtypes and Histological Grades
Meesha Abid
10:05 - 10:15 AM
Development and Internal Validation of a Multivariable Prediction Model for Temporomandibular Disorders Among Dental Professionals: The Role of Occupational, Ergonomic, Psychological, Sleep, and Bruxism-Related Factors
Amna Nisar
10:15 - 10:25 AM
Comparative Analysis of Facial Injury Severity Scale of Road Traffic Accident Victims with and without Helmet
Mor Khan
10:25 - 10:35 AM
Efficacy of Alcohol Moderation in Treatment of Periodontitis
Usama Khan
10:35 - 10:45 AM
Effectiveness of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program on Burnout Among Undergraduate Dental Students in School of Dentistry, Pakistan: An Interventional Study
Ayesha Fazal
10:45 - 10:55 AM
Comparative Diagnostic Accuracy of AI Models (ChatGPT-5.4 and Gemini 3.1 Pro) versus Orthodontists for Dental and Skeletal Stage Estimation- A Prospective Cross Sectional Study
Tooba Siddiqi
10:55 - 11:00 AM
From an Antimicrobial Agent to a constituent of 3D Printed Heterogenous Scaffolds Stimulating Bone Characteristics: An In-vitro and Animal model evaluation
Amna Rajpoot

Lunch & Learn

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