Gulf Medical University was delighted to receive Dr. Paolo Rotelli, President of San Donato group and Mr. Kamel Ghribi, Chairman of GK Investment Holding Group on the 4th of October 2020. The meeting involved signing a contract to deliver a Joint Certificate Course in Digital Dentistry and 3D Printing by College of Dentistry, Gulf Medical University and School of Dentistry, San Raffaele University, Milano.
Prof. Hossam Hamdy, Chancellor of Gulf Medical University commented that training dentists on 3D printing is aligned with the UAE vision to be a global hub for 3D printing by 2030. Such technology is expected to influence not only the medical field but our whole life. Therefore, it is important to incorporate its teaching in the medical curriculum and encourages students and faculty to conduct research in such direction.
Prof. Hesham Marei, the Dean of College of Dentistry stated that such course prepares dentists to the current market needs, as it involves training on how to apply 3D printing in production of dentures, surgical placement of dental implants and planning for a smile design. The course will serve the dentists and postgraduate students, which would be reflected on better patient healthcare not only in UAE, but also in the whole gulf region.
