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College of Dentistry Celebrates Oral Wellness and Dental Hygiene Open Day
October 19, 2023
College of Dentistry, Gulf Medical University (GMU) hosted an informative celebration of Oral Wellness and Dental Hygiene Day on the 19th of October 2023 in collaboration with Curaprox. The event, aimed at raising awareness about the importance of oral health, and witnessed an active participation of 110 students and faculty from various...
October 7, 2023
Prof. Hesham Marei, Dean, College of Dentistry, GMU delivered an insightful presentation on the “Principles and Future Perspectives in Computer-Guided Implant Surgery” at the Digital Dentistry Meeting held at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi on the 7th of October 2023. Prof. Marei focused on the evolving landscape of...
October 2, 2023
Gulf Medical University’s College of Dentistry (CoD) ushered in its first-ever batch of students for the Diploma in Dental Assistant program (DDA) on the 2nd of October 2023. The orientation program played a vital step in acquainting the newcomers with the university’s facilities, academic guidelines, and the pivotal role they...
September 25, 2023
Dr. Walid Elsayed, Associate Dean of Academics, College of Dentistry, Gulf Medical University (GMU), along with a distinguished group of GMU faculty members, participated in a workshop on the ‘Future of Education with Artificial Intelligence’ on the 25th of September 2023, at the Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence...
September 23, 2023
The Periodontics Faculty at the College of Dentistry and MDS Periodontics postgraduates made a significant mark by actively participating in the prestigious Middle East Laser Summit, held from September 21st to 23rd, 2023, in Dubai. This collaborative effort, in association with the Total Core Academy, showcased the latest advancements on...
September 22, 2023
The first Faculty Development Session of the academic year 2023-2024 was organized by the Quality Assurance and Program Effectiveness Committee (QA&PE) of the College of Dentistry (CoD), GMU. The session on ‘Positive Teacher Student Relationship for Enhancing Learning’ was delivered by Dr. Sabrin Ali Azim, Associate Professor of...
September 14, 2023
Gulf Medical University hosted the White Coat Ceremony, a time honored tradition, for Year 1 BDS students on the 14th of September, 2023, marking the formal initiation into their academic journey. The ceremony took place in the august presence of esteemed dignitaries, including Dr. Thumbay Moideen, the Honorable President of Thumbay...
September 8, 2023
The College of Dentistry, GMU congratulates Prof. Hossam Abdelatty, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, CoD, GMU on his recent appointment as a surveyor member for the National Institute of Health Specialties (NIHS). The college wishes him the very best. College of Dentistry Home Overview Dean’s Message Vision &...
September 8, 2023
An interactive lecture on ‘Individual Approaches in Oral Health: The Importance of a Protocol‘ was delivered by Prof. Mario Rui Araujo, Adjunctive Professor, and Director of the Dental Hygiene Program, Portalegre Health School, Portugal on the 8th of September 2023. The lecture was organized for the 3rd, 4th, and 5th year dental...
September 5, 2023
As a significant milestone in the rollout of the recently established Digital Dentistry Lab at GMU’s College of Dentistry. A comprehensive two-day training session was organized for faculty members on the 4th and 5th of September 2023. The training was led by Dr. Mais Aswad from Medica/Planmeca Company and covered a wide range of...