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JAN-FEB 2023 - Issue No. 01 Vol.10

DRAP RELEASES
GUIDELINES FOR DRUG
MANUFACTURERS

PRESIDENT ARIF ALVI
APPROVES PMDC
BILL 2022

NEW STUDY LOOKS AT
FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE
WILLINGNESS

The Drug Regulatory Authority of
Pakistan (DRAP) has issued a
consolidated guidance document
for the drug manufacturers.
Page 02

President Dr Arif Alvi has officially
given his assent to the Pakistan
Medical and Dental Council Bill
2022.
Page 06

According to the Pan American
Health Organization, nine out of ten
people are at risk for any type of
oral disease.

Dental equipment and supplies
market is expected to
rise to $38.41 billion
DT Pakistan Report
KARACHI: A report published recently analyses
global market trends as per the
d o l l a r s oa r i n 2 0 2 3 a n d
categorically predicts the future
costs of dental
equipment used in
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dreamstime
practice, distinguished
between Therapeutic Dental
Equipment, General Dental
Devices, Dental Surgical
Equipment and Dental
Diagnostic Devices.
The dental equipment
and supplies market
research repor t, as
published by the
Business

Research Company,
explores the dental
equipment and
market statistics in
2 0 2 3
a s
compared to the
previous year.
This
report,
claimed
that the global
dental equipment and supplies market
rose from $22.36 billion in 2022 to
$24.99 billion in 2023 at a
compound annual growth rate
(CAGR) of 11.8%.
According to
the report, the
chances of global
economic recovery
post
the Covid pandemic
came to a halt as a result of the RussiaUkraine war. The war between these
countries resulted in the placement of
economic sanctions on multiple countries,
there was a sharp rise in the prices of
commodities and increasing issues in the
supply chain. Global inflation, therefore,
ensued, affecting several markets
including the dental equipment
industry.
The report claims that by
analysing these trends, it can be
predicted that the dental
equipment and supplies market
is expected to rise to $38.41
billion by 2027 at a CAGR of 11.3%.

Page 12

Federal Govt
approves
Paracetamol price
hike request
DT Pakistan Report
ISLAMABAD: The federal
government has decided to increase
the price of paracetamol tablets and
syrup on demand of the pharma
companies who have sought the
increase to cope with the rapid rise
in the cost of raw materials.

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On the recommendation of the
Drug Pricing Committee (DPC) of
DRAP, the Ministry of Health
prepared the price hike summary
which will be presented to the
Economic Coordination Committee
(ECC) tomorrow for approval.
The proposal recommends
increasing the price of paracetamol
syrup 120 ml by Rs12.18 after which
the price of the paracetamol syrup
will raise from Rs104.82 to Rs117.
Furthermore, the Health Ministry
urged to raise the paracetamol 500
mg tablet by Rs 0.80, after which
the price of the paracetamol 500mg
tablet will fix at Rs 2.67.

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DRAP releases guidelines
for drug manufacturers
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KARACHI: The Drug Regulatory
Authority of Pakistan (DRAP)
has issued a consolidated
guidance document for the
drug manufacturers to ensure
the quality of drugs and
compliance with its Current
Good Manufacturing Practices
(CGMPs).
DRAP monitors the
manufacturer s to ensure
c o m p l i a n c e to m i n i m u m
requirements for the methods,
facilities, and controls used in
manufacturing, processing, and
packing of a drug product.
These protocols are intended
to make sure that a product is
safe for use, and meets the
prescribed standards of quality.
Although the Drugs
(Licensing, Registering & amp;
Advertising) Rules, 1976 under
the Drugs Act, 1976, provide
detailed requirements on the
CGMPs, Drap intended to
provide compiled guidelines in

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pharmaceutical and biological
drugs manufacturers.
Through these guidelines,
DRAP wants to ensure that the
products are consistently
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quality standards appropriate
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President Arif
Alvi approves
PMDC Bill 2022

GSK Pakistan ranked
among top employers for
3rd consecutive year

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ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi
has officially given his assent to the
Pakistan Medical and Dental Council
Bill 2022 after it haD been approved
by the National Assembly and
passed by the Parliament.

KARACHI: GSK Pakistan has
been recertified by The Top
Employers Institute as a Top
Employer 2023 for the third
consecutive year.
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Institute programme certifies
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and recognised a total of
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continents.

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The President recently signed
the bill exercising his powers under
Article 75 of the Constitution, a
statement made by the President
House said.

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production, verif ication,
and validation of the
manufactured products and
ensure that they are effective
and safe.

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moment for GSK Pakistan
and a testament to the
dedication of our people who
remained committed
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process required to get
certified. Being one of the
to p e m p l o y e r s i n t h e
corporate community allows
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Minister for thorough evaluation of
Sindhs healthcare services
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KARACHI: Sindh Health Minister
Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho on Friday
stressed the need for drawing up
an internal implementation
checklist to evaluate the standards
and delivery of health services in
the province to provide universal
health coverage to its people.
The minister said this during a
meeting with federal Ministry of
National Health Services (NHS)
Director General (DG) Dr Shabana
Saleem, that was also attended
by Sindh Health Secretary Zulfiqar
Shah, provincial DG Dr Juman
Bahoto, WHO Representative Dr
Sara Salman, Provincial Focal
Person for Covid Dr Sohail Sheikh
and others.
The Joint External Evaluation
Team of the federal ministry
highlighted areas where it could
support the province to bring
improvement in its health sector.
During the meeting, Dr Pechuho
said the internal provincial
implementation checklist should

be updated monthly.
She said in view of the
external evaluation to be
taking place in March, 2023,
the province will conduct an
internal review to identify its
healthcare systems every
fortnight and review their
infrastructure
and
performance.
In terms of capacity building
of Sindh's health systems, the
minister stressed the need for
strengthening the province's
Centre of Disease Control (CDC)
in terms of human resource (HR)
as well.
She also emphasised adoption
of a holistic approach to
healthcare and evolving multisectoral coordination, having a
willing and capable workforce,
besides ensuring sustainable food
security, a standardised and
re l i a b l e l a b n e t w o r k a n d
continuous disease surveillance.
"Since we have expanded our
testing capacity, we can now go
on beyond Covid and add

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measles and dengue to the
primary healthcare testing," she
added.
She said arrangements could be
made for capacity building of
human resources through donors.
She ordered a review of labs, to
identify their HR requirements
and capacity for testing.
Dr Pechuho sought NIH
support for the provision of HPV
vaccine to Sindh for launching
the campaign to vaccinate nine
to 14 years old girls in the
province.

9th PAO International
Orthodontics Conference

KARACHI: More than 40 participants took part in the orthodontic Implant workshop organised by
PAO on its 9th International Orthodontic conference at the Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine.
Dr Adli Al Gazzawi from Jordan conducted a hands-on workshop on goat heads to demonstrate
the proper method of placing orthodontic Implants.
Event was facilitated by the Vice President of PAO and Principal of Altamash institute of Dental
Medicine, Prof Dr Hasnain Sakrani &
President of PAO, Prof. Dr Syed Shah Faisal.
Counsellor of CPSP & Dean of Altamash
Institute of Dental Medicine, Prof. Dr
Ambreen Afzal also graced the occasion.
The workshop was arranged in
collaboration with Pakistan Association of
Orthodontics and Altamash Institute of
Dental Medicine. -PR
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The meeting was informed that
currently 14 diseases were being
managed and monitored
by the Sindh Expanded
Programme for Immunisation
(EPI), and strengthening of phone
networks was a must for better
reporting and elimination of these
ailments.
The minister said through a
better telephonic network any
health emergency occurring in
remote areas of the province
could be reported and responded
to immediately.
GSK Pakistan ranked among top ...

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us to showcase our proud legacy
and provide a myriad of
oppor tunities [offered] to
professionals in Pakistan. This
certification will help us reinforce
our employer brand for our internal
employees, so we feel even more
proud to be working for a great
organisation with excellent people
policies and practices, and also help
us attract great talent from outside
to work with us!".
Institute Chief Executive Officer
David Plink said:
"Exceptional times bring out the
best in people and organisations.
And we have witnessed this in our
Top Employers Cer tif ication
Programme this year, exceptional
performance from the certified Top
Employers 2023. These employers
have always shown that they care
for the development and well-being
of their people. By doing so, they
collectively enrich the world of work.
We are proud to announce and
celebrate this year's group of leading
people-oriented employers, the Top
Employers of 2023."

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Ahmed bin Saeed inaugurates
AEEDC Dubai 2023
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DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh
Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum,
Chairman of Dubai Academic
Health Corporation and Chancellor
of the Mohammed Bin Rashid
University of Medicine and Health
Sciences, inaugurated the 27th
edition of the annual UAE
International Dental Conference
and Arab Dental Exhibition, AEEDC
Dubai 2023. The three-day
conference at the Dubai World
Trade Centre brought together
leading international names in the
field of dentistry and oral health.
The inauguration was attended
by His Excellency Awadh Seghayer
Al Ketbi, Director General of the
Dubai Health Authority (DHA); His
Excellency Helal Saeed Al Marri,
Director General of the Dubai
Department of Economy and

diagnostic and treatment services.
More than 66,000 participants
from 155 countries are expected
to attend AEEDC Dubai 2023,
which has earned the distinction
of being 'the largest annual
scientific dental conference and
exhibition in the world'.
Al Madani said: "AEEDC Dubai
2023 has expanded the conference
and exhibition to cover all
advancements in the dental world.

and technologies that improve
treatment processes."
Guest of Honour
South Korea is the Guest of Honor
at AEEDC Dubai 2023. Korean firms
have a history of participation at
AEEDC Dubai dating back to 2008,
starting with only nine companies.
South Korean attendance has
dramatically increased over the
years, with over 130 companies

to support Italy's participation, with
39 Italian companies attending this
year. He said: "Italian products are
known for their quality and
reliability, and Italian dental
products are no exception,
blending cutting-edge technology
with attention to design and
healthy living. Last year saw a
remarkable recovery in the dental
manufacturing sector, which now
has a 5% annual growth rate and
is one of Italy's most exportoriented industries. With Italy being
the main European trading partner
for the UAE, AEEDC offers
opportunities to strengthen the
relationship between Italy and the
UAE in a sector that values
innovation, technology, and
design."
AEEDC Dubai 2023 features a
range of activities, such as AEEDC
Dubai Stars, a two-day event
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Tourism (DET); His Excellency
Lieutenant General Mohammed
Ahmed Al Marri, Director General
of the General Directorate of
Residency and Foreigners Affairs
(GDRFA), Dubai; His Excellency
Amb. Dr Abdul Salam Al Madani,
Executive Chairman of the AEEDC
Dubai and Global Scientific Dental
Alliance, and Chairman of INDEX
Holding; Dr Amer Ahmad Sharif,
CEO of Dubai Academic Health
Corporation; and several
international dignitaries and dental
industry professionals.
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin
Saeed and his accompanying
delegation toured the exhibition,
visiting the stands of numerous
international companies and
medical health authorities. His
Highness spoke with industry
professionals from South Korea,
Italy, Germany, Brazil, Switzerland,
Turkey, China, Spain, France, UAE,
and other countries. HH was
briefed on their leading solutions
and projects that support the
dental and oral healthcare sector,
which include upgrading

The 27th edition, the largest in its
history, will host leading dentists
and professionals from across the
globe. The conference promises a
cutting-edge scientific
programme,
exciting
announcements, and record deals
on the exhibition floor."
AEEDC Dubai 2023 features
over 4,800 brands from 3,600
companies in the oral and dental
health industry, with 70% of them
being international. The
conference includes specialised
talks from 110 expert speakers,
training courses, workshops,
scientific posters, and student
competitions showcasing research
and case studies.
Dr Tariq Khoor y, Honorar y
Chairman of AEEDC Dubai, said:
"AEEDC Dubai 2023 will continue
to build on its impressive
achievements to remain the world's
largest annual dental conference
and exhibition. Experts from
around the world have gathered
in Dubai to examine the latest
advancements in the dental
industry, including essential tools

now participating annually and
occupying approximately 3,000
sqm of exhibit space at AEEDC
Dubai.
South Korea is a leading country
in the medical device market.
Dentistry is a highly respected
profession in South Korea, with
over 80% of its dentists capable of
performing implant surgery,
among the highest in the world.
His Excellency Byung-Jun Moon,
Consul General of the Republic
of Korea in Dubai and the Northern
Emirates, expressed his gratitude:
"We are grateful to INDEX Holding,
INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions,
and the organising committee for
this incredible honour. We are
thrilled to be the Guest of Honor
country this year, as dentistry is a
highly regarded industry and
p r o f e s s i o n g l o b a l l y. O u r
participation at AEEDC Dubai is a
significant opportunity for our
companies to expand their business
worldwide."
His Excellency Lorenzo Fanara,
Ambassador of Italy to the UAE,
was present at AEEDC Dubai 2023

attended by celebrities, influencers,
and prominent personalities from
the Arab world. The event includes
discussions, inspirational stories,
and competitions for dentists and
medical students in various
specialities.
AEEDC Dubai 2023 is organised
by INDEX Conferences and
Exhibitions Org. LLC, a subsidiary
of INDEX Holding. The event is
backed by several organisations,
including DHA, the Ministry of
Health and Prevention - UAE, the
International Congress For Health
Specialties (ICHS), the Global
Scientific Dental Alliance, various
dental federations, the Executive
Board of the Health Ministers
Council for Gulf Cooperation
Council States, Gulf Health Council,
Riyadh Elm University, Arab
Academy for Continuing Dental
Education, Saudi Dental Society,
Saudi Orthodontic Society, Saudi
Prosthodontic Society, International
Association for Dental Research,
The Greater New York Dental
Meeting, and Manitoba Dental
Association.

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JSMU welcomes new
MBBS and BDS students
on orientation day

KARACHI: Jinnah Sindh Medical
University's Sindh Medical College
(SMC) and Sindh Institute of Oral
Health Sciences (SIOHS) welcomed
their new MBBS and BDS batches
with orientation ceremonies.

is one of the best universities in
Pakistan, the students who have
graduated from the University are
making the country proud by
serving all over the world. He
hoped that one day these new

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The ceremonies began
National Anthem, followed by a
warm welcome from the Dean and
Principal SMC
Prof Ghulam
Sarwar Qureshi
and Principal
SIOHS Prof
Zubair Ahmed
Abbasi.
Afterwards,
hundreds of
participating students of both
programmes were introduced to
the University, teachers, course,
facilities provided by the university
and code of conduct. Other
important issues were also
brought to light.
Vice Chancellor Prof Amjad
Siraj Memon welcomed the new
students through video link and
said that today you have achieved
an important milestone in your
career. Both medical and dental
fields are related to mankind and
with your admission in JSMU, you
have been connected with the
profession of serving humanity,
he said.
Registrar Dr Azam Khan
administered the oath to the new
entrants instilling in them a sense
of duty and allegiance to the noble
profession of medicine.
On this occasion, Dean and
Principal of Sindh Medical College
Prof Sarwar Qureshi, congratulated
the students and said that JSMU

entrants would also become
shining stars in the fields of
Medical and Dental Sciences.
The guest of
honour at the
BDS reception,
Prof Mer vyn
H o s e i n ,
addressed the
students and
said that they
had entered
professional life and will learn to
live together in a society along
with education because doctors
are taught about humanity. He
described the experience of
entering a medical college as a
life-changing event requiring hard
work and full commitment.
Principal SIOHS Prof Zubair
Abbasi told the students about
the importance of time and said
that the past time cannot be
returned, so utilize it in better
ways, also focus on acquiring skills.
He noted that patients have
become smart, they choose the
best doctors for their treatment,
so one have to be among them.
Dean SIOHS Prof Yawer Ali
Abidi informed the students about
the dress code, codes of conduct,
education system and also advised
them to focus on education not
just to pass the exams but for
honoring a university which is
among the most prestigious
universities of the country. -PR

Baqai welcomes new PVC
and Principal of dental college
KARACHI: Baqai Dental College has recently
welcomed two new leading members of the
faculty as Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal of
Baqai Dental College. These two positions shall
be taken on by Dr Kashif Ikram and Dr Talha M
Siddiqui respectively.
Dr Kashif Ikram is a seasoned Implantologist
and Oral Surgeon with 20 years of experience
under his belt. After completing his BDS from
Baqai Dental College he completed his
Fellowship Diploma of the Faculty of Dentistry
(FFDRCS) from the Royal College of Physicians
and Surgeons of Ireland as well as his Fellowship
in Dental Surgery from the Royal College of
Physicians and Surgeons of England. It is a
historic landmark for the college that Dr Kashif
Ikram, as a dental professional, has been
promoted to this position at the University level.
Dr Talha M Siddiqui, the current HOD of
Operative Dentistry, and former Vice Principal
of Baqai Dental College shall now assume office
as the Principal of the college while Dr Ain ul
Haq shall become Vice Principal Academics and
Prof Dr M Farhan Khan, the Vice Principal
Administration of Baqai Dental College. Baqai
has welcomed these leading members of the
dental faculty to ensure quality education and
smooth running of the affairs of the college.
Dental Tribune Pakistan congratulates the
three doctors on their accomplishments, as a
part of the essential faculty of Baqai Dental
College. -PR

Prof Dr Kashif Ikram
Pro Vice Chancellor

Prof Dr Talha M Siddiqui
Principal

Dr M Ainul Haq

Vice Principal Academics

Prof Dr M Farhan Khan
Vice Principal Administration

HEC bans Isra University
from offering admissions
HYDERABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has
barred ISRA University from taking admissions for its Fall 2022
intake. The institution has also discouraged students from
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applying to any of the university's six campuses, including the
Karachi and Hyderabad campus. HEC has stated that this applies
to medical and dental admissions for Fall 2022 as well.
In an alert released recently, HEC has said:
"In order to protect the future of students, admissions in all
disciplines in ISRA University have been stopped from Fall 2022.
This will include all admissions including medical colleges,
in the principal seat in Hyderabad as well as Karachi and Islamabad
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MS, MD degrees to be
recognised as equal to
FCPS in Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD: Saudia Arabia and other Arab
states have officially announced that it
recognises the Masters of Surgery (MS) and
Doctor of Medicine (MD) degrees as equivalent
to the Fellow of College of Physician and
Surgeons (FCPS) and Membership of College
of Physicians and Surgeons (MCPS).
This is a positive development from the
2017 decision made by
Saudi Arabia that
doctors with
MS and MD
degrees shall
no longer be
considered
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top tier
medics, and that these qualifications shall be
considered as 'research degrees'.
As a consequence of this decision,
thousands of Pakistani doctors, employed at
Arab hospitals and medical institutions were
no longer allowed to so. Around 4500 of these
doctors were asked to hand in their resignation
or face deportation.
The Association of University Physicians
and Surgeons Pakistan (AUPSP) has lauded
the efforts of the Higher Education
Commission (HEC) and Pakistani embassy in
Saudi Arabia for their joint efforts in addressing
the issue.
AUPSP General Secretary Dr Asad Noor
Mirza said that recently, HEC executive director,
Dr Shaista Sohail had written a letter to the
secretary general of the Saudi Commission
for Health Specialities informing him that in
Pakistan had recognized the degrees
MD/MDS/MS/MPhil as equal to FCPS.
The letter stated:
"The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council
monitors and regulates policy for medical
practice, ethics and licentiates and classifies
both these clinical streams under Level-3
qualifications permitted to practice as
specialists and consultants in their respective
field of medicine and surgery."
"Both these streams of qualifications i.e.
MS/MD/MDS and FCPS, MCPS, etc. are at par
with each other and both are treated alike
under the HEC Faculty Appointment Criteria."
They letter requested that these degrees be
added to the list of clinical degrees in Saudi
A r a b i a 's P rof e s s i o n a l Q u a l i f i c a t i o n
Requirements under the same categories as
for FCPS.
He informed that recently, a delegation
visited Riyadh to have a meeting with the
Saudi Commission for Health Specialities
Secretary general. The delegation received
assurance that MS and MD degrees shall
receive an equal status to the FCPS and MCPS
degrees. -PR

CPCD conducts conference on Oral
Pathology and Aesthetic Dentistry
ISLAMABAD:
The
Conference of Oral
Pathology and Cosmetic
Dentistry (CPCD) shall soon
conduct its first international
conference of Cosmetic
Dentistry, as well as its
second international
conference of Pakistan
Society of Oral &
Maxillofacial Pathology
(PSOMP).
Under the broad theme of
Oral Pathology and
Aesthetic Dentistry, the
conference shall discuss an
array of topics surrounding
the main objective of the
conference 'Broadening
Dental Horizons through
Integration'.
The highlights of the course
are as follows:
1. WHO Salivary Gland
Neoplasms

2. Exclusive Session by WHO
Team Member
3. Exclusive Session on
Aesthetic Dentistry
4. Launching Ceremony of
PFLD
5. Pre- & Post-conference
Workshops
6. Post-graduate & Undergraduate Research
Competition
7. Approved CME Hours
8. Student & Dentist of the
Year Awards
9. Dental Entrepreneur of
the Year Award
10. Launch of Pakistan
National Oral Cancer
Registry
The course also included
numerous lecturers by
international speakers.
Some of the international
and local speakers on the
panel for the International

Conference of
Cosmetic
Dentistry are:
Prof Dr WM
Tilakaratne,
P rof e s s o r a n d S e n i o r
Consultant, University of
Malaya, Prof Dr Aslihan
Usumez, DDS, MSc, PhD,
Prof Dr Col (R) Nadira
Mamoon, Consultant
Pathologist, Shifa
International Hospital, Prof
Dr Mulazim Hussain Bukhari,
Principal, A JKMC, Dr
Shawana
Kamran
Consultant Hematologist,
SIH, Prof Dr Joharia Azhar
Vice Principal and HOD AIMI
(Conference Chair), Prof Dr
Arshad Malik Dean HBS
Dental College (Patron) and
lastly, Prof Dr Nauman Rauf
Khan Principal & HOD
SMDC (Patron in Chief) -PR

Hamdard Dental Hospital recognises
efforts of faculty members
KARACHI: A very unique example set by the Operative
Depar tment, Hamdard University Dental Hospital.
Professor Dr Abrar Head of the Operative Department,
recently appreciated the post graduate FCPS faculty members
by awarding them Gold medals because of their great
contributions in upgrading the department.
The efforts of the following faculty members were recognised
and appreciated through the distribution of medal by
Prof Dr Abrar.
I. Dr Zohaib Younus
II. Dr Fariha Irfan
III. Dr Hina Khan -PR
HEC bans Isra University from ...
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till the resolution of the ongoing crisis."
Previously, the institution had warned
Isra University, to get their administrative
and admission issues in order, HEC warned
that the university's No Objection Certificate
(NOC), would be canceled if the issues were
not resolved within a one month time period.
Since then, HEC Chairman Dr Mukhtar
Ahmed had held a meeting with ISRA
University Vice-Chancellor Dr Nazir Ashraf
Laghari and leading members of the Qazi
family, who reportedly look after the affairs
of the Karachi and Islamabad campuses of
the university.
An agreement was reached during the
meeting amongst all parties, and internal

Photos:
DT Pakistan

affairs were to be sorted out soon. However,
HEC Chairman, Dr Mukhtar Ahmed warned
that if this was not accomplished, HEC would
have to consider revoking the university's
charter.
Prof Sattar Memon, Chief Executive
Director, Medical and Dental, ISRA University,
spoke to Dental News Pakistan and
commented on the matter saying:
"We had inducted for the Fall 2022
admissions on the instruction of the PMDC,
which had given us the go-ahead to enroll
the new batch. We have recently found out,
through the media that HEC had banned
admissions, even though no official letter
or reason has been provided to the
university. Regardless, we will remain in
contact with HEC to rectify the matter". -PR

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FJDC participates in
Dental Career Counselling:
Talk by Dr Sameer Qureshi
K A R AC H I : C o n t i n u o u s
education is very important,
especially in the healthcare
industry.
With
advancements evolving day
by day, the value of
pursuing post-graduate
education is important not
just for oneself, but also for
the well-being of the
patient as it can lead to the
implementation of new
techniques to improve the
q u a l i t y of t re a t m e n t .
Keeping this in mind, the
Annual PGME preconference counselling
session was organised
recently under the
supervision of Dr Murtaza
R a z a K a z m i A s s i s ta n t
Professor & Head,
Department of Surgery,
AKUH. There were various
speakers including
Associate Professor Dr
Sameer Qureshi (HOD
Prosthodontics-FJDC) who
briefly described their

KARACHI: The aim of obser ving the
"International Day of Persons with Disabilities"
is to promote an understanding of issues
pertaining to the disabled and mobilize
support for their well-being.
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of Physicians and Surgeons
of Pakistan and the Master
in Dental Surgery available
at different universities
across the country. The
attendees were motivated
to explore other nonclinical
options being offered
currently. They were also
updated
on
the
nonacademic modalities
like private practice and
research facilities available.
Since dentistry is evolving
day by day we have to look

regular guidance from
professionals working in
various fields, students are
exposed to individuals from
different backgrounds who
can help them understand
the pros and cons of each
profession. This then leads
to an informed decision on
what someone may want
to do after they graduate,
rather than just following
blind opportunities. It is
also important to note that
one should not limit

into modern methods of
learning and catching up,
hence the importance of
research cannot be
overshadowed. It was also
suggested that a basic
research article be
published as early as during
the house job so the
students can get a hang of
the business.
Career counseling can
play a major role in a
student's study life. With

themselves just by their
degree, and there should
be no hesitation in
transitioning to other fields
if someone is truly
passionate about it.
The career counseling
session was well attended
by all the f inal-year
students and fresh
graduates and will go a
long way in relieving
students from the stress of
what lies ahead. -PR

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j o u r n e y
f ro m
undergraduates to
postgraduate professionals.
The agenda behind this
session was to guide and
carve a pathway for young
dentists especially fresh
graduates who f ind it
difficult to handpick their
future post-graduation and
specialisation. The
discussion revolved around
the gold s tandard of
Fellowship from the College

FJDC celebrates
International Day of
Persons with Disabilities

Fatima Jinnah Dental College (FJDC) has
always prioritized the interests of minorities
and has taken countless initiatives over the
years to highlight and attempt to solve the
problems they may face on a daily basis. One
of these communities that FJDC teamed up
with this year is the hearing-impaired
community of Pakistan.
Recognizing that a language gap exists
between a person with normal hearing as
opposed to a deaf one, FJDC had the vision
of the development of a dental-specific sign
language. As the literature on dental
terminologies is extremely limited in sign
language, this project would serve to remove
the language barrier that may exist between
a health practitioner and a deaf patient.
FJDC's vision came to life in the form of a
book titled 'Pakistan Sign Language for
Dentistry'. This book is written in collaboration
with the Pakistan Association of the Deaf, one
of the leading organisations working for the
deaf community. Recently, an MoU was signed
between the two organisations to acknowledge
their partnership. The book was officially
launched at Chief Minister House Karachi on
the "International Day of Persons with
Disabilities". This event served as the perfect
platform for the unveiling of this book.
FJDC extends its support for the differentlyabled and has always ensured that our faculty
and staff are trained to give appropriate care
and equity to such individuals in Fatima Jinnah
Dental Hospital and Azam Town General
Hospital. These people are a valuable part of
our community and FJDC urges other
organisations to get involved as well by training
their staff effectively and spreading awareness
on how to appropriately deal with them. It is
up to us to make the disabled community feel
welcome wherever they may go. Let us all join
hands for the rights, self-respect, and inclusivity
of individuals with disabilities. -PR

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First-ever DS World Dubai convinced with world-class
speakers, clinical education and digital innovation
DUBAI: Held at the iconic Atlantis,
The Palm hotel, the first-ever DS
World Dubai brought the ultimate
experience in digital dentistry to
m o re t h a n 8 0 0 re g i s te re d
attendees from 47 countries. The
debut event, which took place in
February, 2023, featured two days
of superb dental education,
networking, and innovation.
Following DS World success in
Las Vegas and other cities, the
world-renowned event made its
Dubai debut, where attendees were
able to hear from some of the
world's most established dental
experts. The busy two-day program
included exciting mainstage
presentations, live demonstrations,
hands-on workshops, and case
discussions covering a broad range
of topics across dental disciplines.
"DS World has always been a
celebration of dentistry, innovation,
and the power of collaboration,"
said Gerard Campbell Group Vice
President Commercial EMEA. "With
DS World events in Turkey, Spain,
and now Dubai, I was delighted to
see with my own eyes how we have
been able to unite with even more
dental professionals around the
world as we look to transform
dentistry and maximize its impact
- empowering our customers with
innovative solutions that ultimately
result in healthier smiles for
patients."

President and CEO Simon Campion addresses
attendees at the event. (Image: Dentsply Sirona)

International speakers and
live workshops
The impressive educational
program for DS World Dubai 2023
featured more than 30 clinical
education courses. Topics spanned
nearly every area of dentistry,
including digital dentis tr y,
implantology, endodontics,
restorative, and clinic management,
with presentations from 12
international speakers such as Dr.
Michael Norton from United
Kingdom, Dr. Marco Martignoni
from Italy and Dr. Daniela Aggio
from Brazil.
Presenting the latest
innovations in digital
dentistry
As the ultimate experience in
digital dentistry, DS World Dubai

2023 gave attendees the chance
to experience the latest innovations
from Dentsply Sirona's digital
universe live. The spacious
exhibition area featured stands
covering different areas of
dentis tr y, including Digital
Laboratory, Digital Implantology,
Digital Innovations, The Root to
Crown Solution, Digital
Res torations, and Digital
Impressions.
Highlights included the the
medical-grade PrimePrint Solution
3D printing system and the laptopbased Primescan Connect intraoral
scanner.
"After attending and teaching
at several DS World events in Las
Vegas, I was delighted to join and
present on the DS World Dubai
stage, meeting with dental
professionals in a different corner
of the globe," said Dr. Shivi Gupta*,
dentist from San Diego, CA.
"Dentsply Sirona continues to lead
the way in both digital dentistry
and sustainability, helping dentists
around the world provide their
patients with best-in-class care."
DS World Dubai 2023 also saw
the launch of DS PrimeTaper in the
region - a premium tapered
implant system with a progressive
thread design to deliver lasting
bone care and enviable esthetics.
Attendees were able to see the
implant system first-hand, along

with the next-generation ProTaper
Ultimate endodontic solution, AH
Plus Bioceramic Sealer, CEREC
Zirconia+ blocks, and CEREC MTL
Zirconia blocks.
United for better dentistry
DS World Dubai mirrored the
same energy and excitement as in
previous DS World events,
showcasing solutions and uniting
the dental community to help
transform the industr y and
positively impact the world.
"I could not be happier with our
first-ever DS World event in Dubai,"
said Rajender Kumar, General
Manager of Middle East North
Africa (MENA) at Dentsply Sirona.
"It was a great chance to showcase
the innovations that are driving
our industry forward and a real
testament to Dentsply Sirona's
commitment to the MENA region.
F ro m t h o u g h t-p ro v o k i n g
presentations and workshops to
insightful discussions with peers
from across the region, I am leaving
with plenty of inspiration and
optimism for the future."
The event ended with a
Gala Dinner at Jumeirah Beach
Hotel with a view of the famous
Burj Al Arab, where guests
had a chance to continue
networking, meeting peers from
all over the world and exchanging
ideas. -PR

Chinese patients to save 50% on dental implant treatment
By Jeremy Booth,
Dental Tribune International
CHENGDU, China: Bulk procurement of dental
implants in China will halve the cost of implant
treatment, according to the country's National
Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA).
Announced in September last year, the first round
of government-led bulk procurement has reduced
some unit prices by as much as 63%, and patients
in China stand to benefit from cheaper dental
implants from April.
A total of 55 companies placed bids in
Chengdu in January to have their dental implants
purchased through China's new bulk procurement
programme. English-language news agency
China Daily reported that 39 companies made
successful bids and that the volume of dental
implants procured would be enough to meet
72% of annual demand for implant treatments
at public hospitals in China.
Average unit prices have reportedly fallen by
55% as a result of the initiative. NHSA figures
showed that the median price of premium dental
implants belonging to Swiss brands dropped to

Chinas National Healthcare Security Administration has
introduced measures that are expected to halve the total cost
of dental implant treatment at public hospitals in the country.
(Image: humphery/Shutterstock)

CNY 1,850 (253) from CNY 5,000 (685),
representing a 63% reduction, and that the
average price of value implants fell by around
50% to CNY 770. The price reductions appeared
to exceed the health authority's expectations.
Dental Tribune International reported in
September that the centralised bulk procurement
of dental implant consumables at a provincial
level in China was expected to result in a 25%
reduction in unit price.
In addition to the unit price reductions, the

government has capped medical service fees per
dental implant placed at public hospitals at CNY
4,500 and permitted hospitals located in areas
with higher labour costs to request a higher fee
limit. Fees currently range from CNY 6,000 to
CNY 9,000.
The NHSA said that the new measures will
halve the total cost of dental implant surgery in
China, which currently varies from CNY 4,000 to
CNY 30,000. "The variety of products is rich and
can match clinical demands," the administration
said.
The administration took steps last year to lower
the cost of dental implant treatment at public
hospitals in an effort to improve the quality of
living standards for the country's ageing
population.
Changsong Jiang, a healthcare insurance
expert at Capital Medical University in Beijing,
told China Daily that consumers felt that the
price of implant treatment in China dental
implantation was confusing and inconsistent.
"The procurement programme will help make
pricing schemes more transparent and open,"
Jiang said.

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New study looks at factors that influence
willingness to attend dental check-ups
By Anisha Hall Hoppe,
Dental Tribune International
OKAYAMA, Japan: According to
t h e Pa n A m e r i c a n H e a l t h
Organization, nine out of ten
people are at risk for any type of
oral disease, which can be
mitigated by healthy oral habits
and regular dental check-ups.
Investigating the factors that
influence willingness to attend
dental check-ups regularly may
inform public health
communication and other means
of motivating patients.
Researchers in Japan have
found that the patients who are
most likely to schedule a dental
c h e c k- u p a r e t h o s e w h o
understand the benefit of checkups in preventing disease and
those who have existing positive
oral health behaviours.
Evaluations included an oral
examination and questionnaire
that went beyond enquiring about
oral health status and behaviours
to asking about participants'
willingness to improve their overall
health according to a particular
health belief model, as well as their

Researchers in Japan have found that health beliefs and oral health habits are strong indicators
of willingness to have regular dental check-ups. (Image: Portrait Image Asia/Shutterstock)

response to a risk aversion
scenario. The model used seeks
to explain health behaviour in
terms of the individual's beliefs
related to health behaviour,
employing concepts such as
perceived susceptibility, benefits
and barriers, to account for
readiness to act. Risk averse
individuals tend to make decisions
based on avoiding the risk of a
potentially negative outcome.
The results indicated that, when
the participants were more likely
to see themselves facing a risk of

a negative health outcome in
addition to seeing a clear benefit,
they were more motivated to
engage in preventive health
actions. The researchers also found
a significant positive association
between willingness to have a
dental check-up and the oral
health behaviours of flossing or
using interdental brushes.
The team suggested that the
correlation was due to self-efficacy,
a concept in the health model that
deals with confidence that one
can take the actions necessary for

producing a certain outcome. It
would be expected that risk
aversion would drive people to
adop t healthy behaviours;
however, risk aversion was not
demonstrated to be a factor in
scheduling dental check-ups. The
researchers sugges ted the
possibility that this finding could
be attributed to the relatively
young age of the sur vey
population, since past studies have
indicated that young people have
lower risk aversion, and thus
recommended further research to
investigate the association
between these factors. The oral
health status measured by oral
examination was not found to be
associated with a willingness to
have regular check-ups.
The study, titled "The impact
of oral health behaviors, health
belief model, and absolute risk
aversion on the willingness of
Japanese university students to
undergo regular dental check-ups:
A cross-sectional study", was
published in the first November
2022 issue of the International
Journal of Environmental Research
and Public Health.

New evidence suggests possible link
between brain function and oral health
By Anisha Hall Hoppe,
Dental Tribune International
DALLAS, US: An increased burden of
cerebrovascular disease could be connected
to a genetic predisposition for poor oral health,
according to a new study funded by the
American Heart Association. The researchers
used the presence of white matter
hyperintensities, which are accumulated
damage to the white matter of the brain, as
evidence of cerebrovascular disease.
Documented through magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI), the resulting scans showed that
for individuals who were genetically prone to
edentulism or caries there was a 24% increase
in white matter hyperintensities in their brains.
The white matter hyperintensities are linked
to potential issues with balance, mobility and
memory. The researchers also generated
microstructural damage scores for the
participants. Microstructural damage is the
degree to which the fine architecture of the
brain has changed in comparison with images
for a normal brain scan of a healthy adult of
similar age.

Using data from the UK Biobank, the
samples included individuals primarily from
the UK of European ancestry. They were
evaluated for 105 possible genetic variations
linked to caries, the eventual need for dentures
or any form of edentulism. The researchers
also noted that, when a participant had
broader poor oral health beyond caries and
edentulism as a result of genetics, the
microstructural damage score increased to
43%.
Lead author Dr Cyprien Rivier, a
pos tdoctoral research fellow in the
Department of Neurology at the Yale School
of Medicine in New Haven in Connecticut,
commented in a press release: Studying oral
health is especially important because poor
oral health happens frequently and is an easily
modif iable risk factorever yone can
effectively improve their oral health with
minimal time and financial investment. Dr
Rivier also noted the value of using
neuroimaging tools such as MRI to assess the
impact of oral health upon brain function.
Dr Joseph P. Broderick, a professor at the
University of Cincinnati Department of

As there has been little previous research into the topic, magnetic
resonance imaging is now being used to provide clues about
how oral health can have an impact on brain function.
(Image: Alina Bratosin/Shutterstock)

Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine and
a Stroke Council member, said that the
findings should spur more research but are
not concrete evidence that improved oral
hygiene will improve brain health. He noted
that genetic factors for a variety of conditions
could overlap with those that cause poor oral
health. Dr Broderick said: Environmental
factors such as smoking and health conditions
such as diabetes are much stronger risk factors
for poor oral health than any genetic marker
except for rare genetic conditions associated
with poor oral health, such as defective or
missing enamel.
The f indings were presented at the
American Stroke Associations International
Stroke Conference 2023, which took place
from 8 to 10 February in Dallas in Texas.

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