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New Technology in taking Dental Silicon Impression

November 14, 2025 by

New Technology in taking Dental Silicon Impression

Course objectives:

How can the new Rafa-Tray system be used to take precise silicone impressions
Avoiding all the common failures of conventional trays
Eliminating the need for gingival retraction cords.

Course Program:

TIME	TOPICS
13:30 – 14:30	Lecture
14:30 – 15:30	Hands-On Workshop: Taking Silicone Impressions for Prepared Posterior Teeth on One Side
15:30 – 17:30	Hands-On Workshop: Taking Silicone Impressions for Prepared Posterior Teeth on both Sides

Workshop fees:

	Super Early Bird (1-31 December 2025)	Early Bird (1-20 January 2026)	Onsite (21 January – 7 February 2026)
Student	100	300	500
Board Resident / Dentist	200	400	600

*Prices in SAR

Limited seats only

Speaker:

Dr. Rafat Al Mstrehi

Bio:

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How to Write a Compelling Abstract for a Dental Journal

November 7, 2025 by

How to Write a Compelling Abstract for a Dental Journal

Course Description:

This hands-on workshop is designed to help clinicians, researchers, and students craft impactful abstracts for scientific presentations and journal submissions. Participants will learn the structure of an effective abstract, review real examples, and practice writing and editing their own.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Identify the essential components of a scientific abstract (background, methods, results, and conclusion).
Recognize common mistakes in abstract writing and how to avoid them.
Apply techniques to write clear, concise, and well-structured abstracts suitable for peer-reviewed journals.
Critically evaluate and revise abstracts for clarity, accuracy, and alignment with journal guidelines.

Course Program:

TIME	TOPICS
13:00 – 14:00	Type of Articles in Dentistry and Dental Education, Role of Artificial Intelligence in Manuscript Preparation and Writing
14:00 – 15:00	How to evaluate research articles Selecting the Right Journal for Our Work
15.00-15.30	Coffee Break
15:30 – 16:30	Writing for Journal using Instruction to Authors
16.30- 17.30	Writing and Presenting our Abstracts

Workshop fees:

	Super Early Bird (1-31 December 2025)	Early Bird (1-20 January 2026)	Onsite (21 January – 7 February 2026)
Student	100	200	300
Board Resident / Dentist	200	300	400

*Prices in SAR

Limited seats only

Speaker:

Prof. Sompop Bencharit

DDS, MS, PhD

Bio:

Dr. Sompop Bencharit is a leading figure in dentistry, serving as Professor, Associate Dean for Innovation, and Chief Innovation Officer at High Point University’s Workman School of Dental Medicine. He previously held prominent roles at MUSC College of Dental Medicine and VCU. He earned his DDS and Diploma in Prosthodontics from Chulalongkorn University and advanced his studies at UNC-Chapel Hill, obtaining a Master’s and PhD in Prosthodontics and Oral Biology. A Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics, he is also a Fellow of the ACP, Pierre Fauchard Academy, and International College of Dentists. Dr. Bencharit received the 2021 ACP Distinguished Researcher award and has published over 90 peer-reviewed articles. He holds editorial roles with the Journal of Prosthodontics, PLoS ONE, and Scientific Reports. Additionally, he is involved with the IADR/AADOCR-Prosthodontic Research Group and serves on research committees for the ACP and American Academy of Osseointegration.

Participants should bring their own laptops and printout for articles.

Hands-On with Motion: Applying Dynamic Jaw Tracking in Restorative Workflow

November 7, 2025 by

Hands-On with Motion: Applying Dynamic Jaw Tracking in Restorative Workflow

Course Objectives:

Explain the role of dynamic jaw tracking in functional diagnosis and restorative planning.
Demonstrate the use of jaw motion tracking systems to capture and interpret mandibular movements.
Integrate motion data into digital restorative workflows, including CAD/CAM and virtual articulation.
Apply jaw tracking insights to optimize occlusal schemes and functional restorative outcomes.

Course Program:

TIME	TOPICS
09:00 – 10:00	INTRODUCTION INTO UNDERSTANDING MOTION
10:00 – 11:00	ASSESSING YOUR OWN MOTION – GUM TEST HOW IS THE DATA USED & ANALYSED
11:00 – 12:00	DEMONSTRATION ON LIVE PATIENT and DISCUSS FINDINGS
12:00 – 13:00	HOW DATA IS TRANSFERRED TO THE LAB DIGITAL DESIGN OF THE RESTORATIONS

Workshop fees:

	Super Early Bird (1-31 December 2025)	Early Bird (1-20 January 2026)	Onsite (21 January – 7 February 2026)
Student	600	700	1,000
Board Resident / Dentist	800	900	1,200

*Prices in SAR

Limited seats only

Speaker:

Prof. Riaz Yar

BDS, MFDS RCS (Edin), MPHIL (Rest), DPDS, DIP IMPLANT DENT RCS (Edin), MPROS DENT RCS (Edin), FDS RCS (Edin), DM Masters Soft Tissue (Bologna), MDTF (Edin), PG Cert DRM, FCG Dent

Bio:

Professor Riaz Yar graduated from the University of Liverpool in 1999. After a period in general practice, he established his own dental clinic in 2003 and soon after earned his Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) from the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh in 2005. In 2008, he completed an MPhil in Restorative Dentistry, followed by a four-year specialty training in Prosthodontics at the University of Manchester in 2011. Professor Yar also serves as an internal examiner for the Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and for the Overseas Registration Exam and License in Dental Surgery. In addition to his prosthodontic training, he holds a Diploma in Postgraduate Dental Studies (DPDS) from the University of Bristol and a Diploma in Implant Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. An active lecturer both nationally and internationally, Professor Yar is a passionate advocate for postgraduate dental education. He founded RED (Restorative Education of the Dental Team) Square and directed an MSc in Restorative Dentistry at the University of Chester for four years. Currently, he leads multiple academic programs, including the Diploma in Advanced Aesthetics (Level 7), the Certificate in Implant Restorations (Level 7) through Elevate Dental, the Certificate in Dental Sleep Medicine (Level 7), and the Certificate in Dental Risk Mitigation (Level 7). Furthering his expertise, Professor Yar completed a Master’s course in Soft Tissue around Implants and Teeth under the guidance of Professor Zucchelli in Bologna. He is a member of the Faculty of Trainers at the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, and a Fellow of the College of Dentistry. Additionally, he holds positions as a Visiting Professor in Prosthodontics at the College of Medicine and Dentistry – Birmingham/Ulster University, as well as at Shifa Dental School in Islamabad.

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Advances in Veneer Preparation Techniques: A Comprehensive Training Course

November 7, 2025 by

Advances in Veneer Preparation Techniques: A Comprehensive Training Course

Course Objectives:

Identify appropriate cases for digital veneer restorations based on patient needs and clinical assessment.
Perform digital scanning for veneer cases with accuracy and efficiency.
Apply digital smile design principles to enhance esthetic outcomes.
Understand the role of CAD/CAM technology in designing and fabricating veneers.
Execute clinical protocols for veneer preparation, provisionalization, and final delivery.
Integrate digital workflows into daily practice to improve predictability and patient communication.

Course Program:

TIME	TOPICS
09:00 – 10:00	Beauty with a Base: Why Biology and Function Come First”
10:00 – 11:00	Veneers Uncovered: From Patient Choice to Final Smile
11:00 – 12:00	Perform digital scanning for veneer cases with accuracy and efficiency
12:00 – 13:00	Prayer/Lunch
13:00 – 14:00	Live demo on cast veneer preparation
14:00 – 15:00	Live demo on cast scanning techniques , errors and how to evaluate and fix it using DEXIS scanner
15:00 – 15:30	Prayer / Coffee Break
15:30 – 16:30	Hands-on veneer preparation
16:30 – 17:30	Hands-on cast scanning techniques

Workshop fees:

	Super Early Bird (1-31 December 2025)	Early Bird (1-20 January 2026)	Onsite (21 January – 7 February 2026)
Student	600	700	1,000
Board Resident / Dentist	800	900	1,200

*Prices in SAR

Limited seats only

Speaker:

Dr. Mohamed Elshaer

BDS, MSC

Bio:

• Prosthodontic Specialist • Aesthetic Specialist • KOL at DEXIS • Certified CAD CAM Specialist

Participants should bring their laptop.

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Minimally Invasive Restoration of Severe Tooth Wear with Direct Composite Restorations

November 6, 2025 by

Minimally Invasive Restoration of Severe Tooth Wear with Direct Composite Restorations

Course Objectives:

Abstract-

Concept of localized or complete build-up of occlusion with direct composite restorations.
Planning using (digital) study models, intra-oral and extra-oral pictures, and a (digital) diagnostic wax-up.
The techniques for direct composite build-up will be discussed, including freehand modeling, composite build-up using a silicone index, and the injectable flowable technique.
Discussion on the durability of such restorations will be covered.
Hands-on session: Participants will restore 4 worn posterior teeth with composite to the correct occlusal height, Build up using a transparent silicone key and a conventional composite; and the injectable flowable technique.

Course Program:

TIME	TOPICS
09:00 – 10:00	Theory: tooth wear and treatment with direct composite restorations- part 1
10:00 – 11:00	Theory tooth wear and treatment with direct composite restorations- part 2
11:00 – 12:00	Hands-on: Composite build-up using the stamp technique (24,25,26) part 1
12:00 – 13:00	Prayer/Lunch
13:00 – 14:00	Hands-on: Composite build-up using the stamp technique (24,25,26) part 2
14:00 – 15:00	Theory: The Flowable Injection technique
15:00 – 15:30	Prayer / Coffee Break
15:30 – 16:30	Hands-on: Composite build-up using the flowable injection technique (21,22,23) part 1
16:30 – 17:30	Hands-on: Composite build-up using the flowable injection technique (21,22,23) part 2 Durability of direct composite restorations placed for treatment of severe tooth wear Conclusion

Workshop fees:

	Super Early Bird (1-31 December 2025)	Early Bird (1-20 January 2026)	Onsite (21 January – 7 February 2026)
Student	600	700	1,000
Board Resident / Dentist	800	900	1,200

*Prices in SAR

Limited seats only

Speaker:

Prof. Marleen Peumans

DDS

Bio:

Marleen Peumans obtained her degree in Dentistry in 1987 at KU Leuven. Thereafter, she followed a 4-year post-graduate program at the Department of Conservative Dentistry. She dedicated herself, particularly to the clinical application of anterior and posterior resin composite restorations, as well as bonded ceramic restorations, fiber-reinforced composite restorations, and bleaching. She took part in numerous clinical studies concerning dental adhesives, posterior composites and ceramic veneers, in- and onlays. In 1997, she obtained the degree of Doctor in Biomedical Sciences. From 2004, she became Professor at KU Leuven. She has several national and international publications on her name concerning clinical performance of adhesive restorations and bleaching. She is a member of the Bio-Emulation Group and the GC Restorative Board.

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Repair, Seal and Heal: Simplified Bioceramic Workflow in Endodontics

November 6, 2025 by

Repair, Seal and Heal: Simplified Bioceramic Workflow in Endodontics

Course Objectives:

Understand the principles of bioceramic materials in endodontics, including their biological properties, sealing ability, and role in periapical healing.
Identify clinical indications for the use of bioceramics in root repair, obturation, and perforation management.
Demonstrate a simplified clinical workflow for effective application of bioceramic materials in daily practice.
Perform hands-on exercises on root canal sealing, repair procedures, and retrograde filling using bioceramics.

Course Program:

TIME	TOPICS
09:00 – 10:00	Lecture on: Understanding the principles of bioceramic materials in endodontics, including their biological properties, sealing ability, and role in periapical healing.
10:00 – 11:00	Identify clinical indications for the use of bioceramics in root repair, obturation, and perforation management.
11:00 – 12:00	Live demo: Demonstrate a simplified clinical workflow for effective application of bioceramic materials in daily practice.
12:00 – 13:00	Prayer/Lunch
13:00 – 14:00	Perform hands-on exercises on root canal sealing
14:00 – 15:00	Perform hands-on exercises on repair procedures, using bioceramics.
15:00 – 15:30	Prayer / Coffee Break
15:30 – 16:30	Perform hands-on exercises on retrograde filling using bioceramics

Workshop fees:

	Super Early Bird (1-31 December 2025)	Early Bird (1-20 January 2026)	Onsite (21 January – 7 February 2026)
Student	600	700	1,000
Board Resident / Dentist	800	900	1,200

*Prices in SAR

Limited seats only

Speaker:

Dr. Marino Sutedjo

BDS, MS

Bio:

Dr. Marino Sutedjo graduated with a BDS from dental School of Trisakti University (Jakarta-Indonesia) at 2003. In the same year he carried out his Master degree from University of Airlangga (Surabaya-Indonesia) in Conservative dentistry and finished his post graduates at 2007. Currently is a Gold member of Style Italiano Endodontics and the first Asian to join. He is a Key Opinion Leader in Endodontic for Indonesia and Asia. His scientific work includes continuous participations in numerous national and international meetings as a lecturer, moderator and workshop instructor. In 2010 he opened a private dental training facility in Surabaya – Indonesia for the purpose of sharing and training exclusively for endodontics and microscope dentistry. He is also the director of this facility. His publications as a co-author of Textbook Retreatments: Solutions for Periapical Diseases of Endodontic Origin in 2020. And in 2022, he is pointed to be a lecturer in The University of Siena – Italy, to teach Master Advanced of Endodontic Program from 2003 until now. Dr. Marino Sutedjo runs a private practice with his wife in Surabaya Indonesia that concerning in endodontics and orthodontics.

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