University organizes the 1st International Conference of Dentistry.
Under the auspices of the Governor of Asir region, His Royal Highness, Prince Faisal Bin Khalid Bin Abdul Aziz - May God protect him - King Khalid University (KKU), represented by the Dentistry School, is arranging the 1st International Conference of Dentistry. The Conference will be launched under the title "The new era of Dentistry in its global dimension". The venue of the conference will be at Abha Palace Hotel, and it will take place from 30/1/1437 AH to 2/2/1437 AH, corresponding to 12/11/2015 to 14/11/2015 AD.
The Conference, which is considered the first of its kind to take care of Dentistry in the Southern region, is expected to witness a large turnout from the specialists from inside the Kingdom and from outside as well. The participants are expected to present worksheets and researches during the session of the conference and its accompanying workshops. 9 spokesmen from outside the Kingdom are invited, in addition to 16 spokesmen from within the Kingdom. Also, the conference will witness 4 specialized workshop, and 2 seminars specialized in the Medical Education and Preventive Dentistry. Moreover, the conference will be accompanied by a scientific exhibition which will present scientific posters.
Seizing the opportunity, Prof. Abdulrahman Bin Hamid Al dawood, the President of King Khalid University, thanked His Highness the Governor of Asir Region, His Royal highness Prince Faisal Bin Khalid Bin Abdul Aziz, for his generous sponsorship and unwavering support to the University in all its scientific activities, so that the University will be capable of performing its scientific and social tasks. President Al dawood declared, "Cherishing scientific events is not strange for his Majesty as he always looks forward to serving and elevating science and scientists." President Al dawood further stated that "the University is performing vital roles by instilling in its students knowledge of all aspects of life, thus graduating them qualified and equipped with modern knowledge". He added, "The University relies greatly on the scientific partnerships it is in with important international and local entities in different areas. The purpose of the partnerships is to maximize scientific output, which distinguishes those who join the King Khalid University"
For his part, the University Vice - President for Health Specialties and the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Conference, Prof. Khalid Bin Saad Al Jelban emphasized that "the Dentistry School with its distinguished activities reflects the bright face of the University". He also added, "Supporting the efforts exerted by the scientific and professional bodies which emanate from the University is strengthening the roles and message of the University." Prof. Al Jelban also clarified that the participation of the Dentistry School was increasing and developing within the scientific and educational renaissance witnessed by the University.
On the occasion, the Dean of the Dentistry School and the Chairman of the Scientific Committee of the Conference, Dr. Ibrahim Al-Shahrani confirmed that the Conference would look at all developments in the Dentistry, and also it would provide scientific opportunities to the University stakeholders and those who are concerned with Dentistry in the Kingdom. "The purpose is to keep updated and informed of the new development in the areas of scientific research and the technology that help teeth and mouth health", he said. The Dean also pointed at the diversity of the participation, especially from foreign countries which have their own experience in the field of dentistry. Dr. Al-Shahrani said, "These practical benefits are the motive that push the Dentistry School to invite those who have professional and scientific experiences, so that the students of the Dentistry School could take advantage in general."
