PEDIATRIC SYMPOSIUM

Pediatric Dentistry in Medically and Behaviorally Complex Patients: Bridging Evidence to Care

Date: 28 November 2025, Friday | Time: 09:00 – 12:00 | Venue: Hilton Jeddah

Chairpersons: Dr. Zikra Alkhayal, Dr. Narmin Helal, Dr. Manal Almalik, Dr. Deema Farsi

Target Audience: General Dentist, Pediatric Dentistry, Oral Medicine, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery

Learning Objectives

  1. Evidence-based care for diabetic children.
  2. Managing patients with autoimmune disorders or transplants.
  3. Complications in children on immunosuppressive therapy or radiation
  4. Eating disorders in children and adolescents: oral manifestations
  5. Behavior management for medically compromised children.
  6. Dental care for children with autism and ADHD.

Dr. Sakhaa A. Karsum


Dr. Rana Alamoudi

 


Dr. Mohammed Alulaiyan

 


Dr. Afnan Saleh Aljohani


Dr. Mariam Aldajani


Dr. Deema Farsi

9:00-9:30: Diabetes in Pediatric Dentistry: Clinical Strategies for Safe and Effective Dental Care
Dr. Sakhaa A Karsum
BDS, SB-Pediatric Dentistry
Consultant Pediatric Dentist, Alnoor Specialist Hospital, Makkah

9:30-10:00: Dental Care Considerations in Pediatric Patients with Altered Immunity: Autoimmune Conditions and Transplantation
 Dr. Rana Alamoudi
BDS, MSD, CAGS, DScD, FABPD Consultant Pediatric Dentist and Associate Professor, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah; Private Practice, Jeddah, KSA  
10:00-10:30 : Dental Management of Pediatric Patients Receiving Immunosuppressive Therapy and/or Head and Neck Radiation
Dr. Mohammed Alulaiyan
BDS, MSc, DMSc, Diplomate ABPD
Consultant of Pediatric Dentistry, Assistant Professor, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah; Private Practice, Jeddah KSA    
10:30-11:00: Eating Disorders and Oral Health: Recognizing the Silent Red Flags
Dr. Afnan Saleh Aljohani
BDS, Saudi board Certified of pediatric dentistry
Consultant Pediatric Dentist and Pediatric Dentist Deputy, Saudi Board of Pediatric Dentistry; Security Forces Hospital, Makkah, KSA
11:00-11:30: Behavior Management in Medically Compromised Children
 Dr. Mariam Aldajani
BDS, MSc, DMSc, Diplomate ABPD
Consultant and Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah KSA; Private Practice, Jeddah KSA
11:30-12:00 : Dental Management of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Dr. Deema Farsi
BDS, MSc, Dip ABPD
Consultant and Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, KSA

PEDIATRIC SYMPOSIUM

Management of dental trauma in children and adolescents. From tears to long term biological rehabilitation

Date: 28 November 2025, Friday | Time: 01:30 – 17:50 | Venue: Hilton Jeddah

Speaker: Prof. Monty Duggal, Dean College of Dental Medicine Qatar University

This symposium will focus on the management of periodontal and pulpal injuries in young permanent teeth.  The periodontal ligament and the dental pulp is involved inevitably in most luxation and fracture injuries of the young incisors.  If not managed well, ankylosis, pulp death and root resorption are often encountered as severe complications.  This workshop will use cases and cell biology as a basis for sharing the most biological management of such injuries with the participants.


Prof. Monty Duggal

Talk 1.  Management of severe injuries to the Periodontal injuries.  Understanding the biology of short and long-term consequences and their biological management

Learning objectives:

  • To understand the management of luxation, intrusion and root fractures
  • Biology and management of severe root resorption
  • Rehabilitation of severe injuries through innovative approaches such as Autotransplantation

Talk 2.  Management of Severe injuries to the dental pulp-From the conservative to Revitalisation

Learning objectives:

  • Treatment approaches from traumatized vital pulp
  • Consequences of pulp death
  • Management of the non vital immature permanent incisors with modern apaches such as revitatilsation
  • Limitations of revitalization and way forward

ORAL MEDICINE SYMPOSIUM

Bridging Science and Clinical Practice: The Next-Gen Approaches in Oral Medicine Symposium (Mini Symposium)

Date: 29 November 2025, Saturday  | Time: 09:00 – 17:30 | Venue: Hilton Jeddah

Chairpersons: Prof. Asma Faden & Dr. Arwa M. Farag

Target Audience:  General Dentist, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Radiologist, Periodontists, Hospital Dentistry Specialist, Family Dentistry Specialist

Learning Objectives: 

  • Identify the oral manifestations associated with recreational drug abuse.
  • Familiarize with oral GVHD therapeutic that improves patients’ quality of life.
  • Learn the current clinical guidelines to diagnose and mange MRONJ.
  • Understand the role of systemic pharmaco-in managing oral mucosal lesions.
  • Emphasize the importance of interdisciplinary approaches to ensure comprehensive care for patients undergoing various weight-reduction modalities.
  • Learn the updated histopathologic grading systems for oral dysplasia & how his can impact management approaches.
  • Implement effective oral care in patients receiving biological therapies.

Prof. Asma Faden


Dr. Ali AboAlela


Dr. Hani Mawardi


Dr. Amal Dafar


Dr. Arwa M. Farag


Dr. Yasmin Mair


Dr. Lujain Homeida

Untitled Document 9:00 - 10:00: High Risks, Hidden Signs: Oral Manifestations and Clinical Challenges in Recreational Drug Users
Prof. Asma Faden
BDS, MS. PhD.
Professor of Oral Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, KSA
President, Saudi Society of Oral Medicine

10:00 - 11:00: Oral GVHD: Novel Therapeutics and Personalized Care Approaches
Dr. Ali AboAlela
BDS, AEGD, MMEd, Diplomat of the American board of Oral Medicine and obtained Doctor of Medical Sciences from Harvard University
Consultant Oral Medicine, Chairman of Dental Services, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard; Health Affairs and Chairman of Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences; Consultant of Hospital Dentistry and Oral Medicine and Associate Professor of Oral Medicine, Chair of Saudi Board of Oral Medicine and Pathology Examination Council

11:00-12:00: MRONJ in the Current Dental Practice: Predict, Prevent, and Personalize   
Dr. Hani Mawardi
BDS, DMSc
Consultant Oral Medicine, Professor, Oral Diagnostic Science at King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Dentistry, Jeddah, KSA         

PRAYER BREAK

13:30 - 14:30: Systemic Therapy in Managing Complex Oral Mucosal Diseases: Bridging the Gap for Better Outcomes
Dr. Amal Dafar
BDS, MSc, PhD 
Consultant Oral Medicine, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, King Fahad Hospital, Jeddah; Visitor Researcher, Department of Oral Medicine and Pathology, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
14:30 - 15:30: Oral Health in the Era of Weight Reduction Therapies: Risks, Manifestations, and Clinical Management 
 Dr. Arwa M. Farag
BDS, DMSc, Dip ABOM, Dip ABOP, FRCSEd. Consultant Oral Medicine, Associate Professor, Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, King AbdullAziz University, Jeddah, KSA
15:30 - 16:30: From Dysplasia to Carcinoma: Risk Stratification in Oral Dysplastic Lesions
Dr. Yasmin Mair
BDS, Msc, Diplomate of ABOMP, Fellow of AAOMP
Consultant, Assistant Professor, Oral Pathology and Medicine Division, Faculty of Dentistry; Program Director, SBOMP King AbdulAziz University, Jeddah, KSA
16:30 - 17:30 : Oral Complications of Emerging Biological Therapies: Practical Approach for Dental Professionals
Dr. Lujain Homeida
BDS, MDS, ABOM Dip.
Assistant Professor and Consultant of Oral Medicine Basic and Clinical Oral, Science Department Faculty of Dental Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, KSA