Department of Pediatric Dentistry

Future Plans:

• Inculcate theoretical knowledge about Periodontics amalgamated with clinical skills enhancement at undergraduate level
• Conduction of research activities (clinical- & laboratory-based) with publications in renowned journals
• Practicing advanced clinical & surgical techniques at tertiary level with hands-on learning for the undergraduates

Faculty 1:
Name: Dr. Sadia Musharraf
Designation: Assistant Professor (Head of Department)

Courses/Workshops:

1. E Time (Developing an online Course)
2. Developing OSCE Stations
3. Curriculum and Assessment Alignment
4. International Conference on Medical Education

Research Publications:

1. Envisioning and reforming the dental curriculum by taking into account the student’s feedback (under data collection)
2. Attitude and awareness about the periodontal diagnosis, treatment and referral profile of general dentists in twin cities of Pakistan (under data collection)
3. Knowledge of medical doctors in Twin cities of Pakistan about the relationship between periodontal disease and systemic health (under publication process – Journal of Khyber College of Dentistry)

Faculty 2:
Name: Dr. Sohaib Siddique
Designation: Senior Registrar

Courses/Workshops:

1. Attended workshop on Research Methodology, biostatistics, dissertation writing from 10 to 13 November 2015.
2. Attended workshop on Communication skill at CPSP Islamabad on 20 to 22 Nov 2014
3. Attended workshop  on Primary Surgical skill at CPSP Islamabad on 10 to 12 November 2014
4. Attended workshop on Introduction to Computer and Internet at CPSP Islamabad on 13 to 17 October 2014
5. Attended workshop  on Basic Life Support Course at CPSP Islamabad on 08 July 2014
6. Two days hands on Workshop on Dental Implantsat Multan Medical and Dental College, Multan on 23-24 January 2012
7. Attended conferences on Clinical Problem Solving in Pediatric Dentistry at Sheikh Zayed Hospital Lahore, Pakistan on 10 December, 2011

Research Publications:

1. “Endocrown ” a novel approach for the restoration of endodonticaly treated tooth.

Journal of Islamic international Medical College (JIIMC) 2019;volume no 14 page no 04.

1. Determination of interappoiment pain during root canal treatment. Journal of khyber college of dentistry Peshawar (JKCD); December 2019;Volume no 09; no 04.
2. Reteival of a separated Endodontic Instrument via a braiding technique. Journal of Islamic international Medical College (JIIMC) 2020; Volume no 15;  no 01.

Faculty 3:
Name: Dr. Waleed Ahmed
Designation: Demonstrator

Courses/Workshops:

1. Attended Medical Education Workshops 2019, Army Medical College, Rawalpindi
2. Participated in the 15^th Student Scientific Conference 2018, School of Dental Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia
3. Attended Bleaching Workshop (Hands-On) 2018, Universiti Sains Malaysia
4. Participated in 10^th MDA-USM Talk 2018, Kelantan, Malaysia
5. Attended MYRIAD Dental Implant System Workshop 2014, Regalia Hotel, Islamabad
6. Participated in 4^th SADAF Dental Conference 2013, Lahore
7. Participated in IADSR Dental Conference 2012, Lahore

(Bagged 3^rd Position in Poster Presentation, Topic: Gingival Reaugmentation Therapy – De-Epithelialization of Gingival Pigmentation)

Research Publications:

1. Retrospective Study of the Prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Severity of Periodontal Disease in Chronic Periodontitis Patients – Journal of International Dental & Medical Research (SCOPUS); Vol 13(2), 2020
2. Knowledge of Medical Doctors in Twin Cities of Pakistan about the relationship between Periodontal Disease and Systemic Health (under publication process – Journal of Khyber College of Dentistry)
3. Salivary Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Levels in Chronic Periodontitis Patients with Type-II Diabetes Mellitus (under publication process – Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dentistry) (SCOPUS)
4. Comparison of Perception of Laypersons, Dentists and Orthodontists to Altered Smile Aesthetics – Pakistan Orthodontic Journal; Vol 7(2), 2015

Faculty 4:
Name: Dr. Rootab Subhan
Designation: Demonstrator

Courses/Workshops:

1. International Health Expo Dentistry Con’18, 6 oct 2018.

2. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate of Training on 19^th January 2017.

3. 1^st International Pediatric Dentistry Day on 19^th December 2017.

4. RCD first Dental Conference on 22^nd October 2016.

5. 3 Days Workshop on “Communication Skills” by CPSP.

6. 3 Days Workshop on “Surgical Skills by CPSP”.

7.  workshop on “Anterior composite restorations” 7-8 july 2018

8.  long course on “posterior composite restoration” 18-19 august 2018.

9.  Long course on “fundamentals fixed Prosthodontics and posterior crowns “ 15-16 september 2018

10.  workshop on “Anterior crown and veneer preparation”. October 20-21 2018

11.Long course on “Basic of Endodontics” November 24-28 2018.

12. Long course on “Rotary Endodontic”December 22-23 2018     

Faculty 5:
Name: Dr. Zahra Arslan
Designation: Demonstrator

Courses/Workshops:

1. Attended the 3^rd RCD International Conference on Emerging  Trends in Dentistry ( 7^th to 8^th March 2020)
2. Attended the 25^th annual meeting of Pakistan Association of Plastic Surgeons (13-14 March, 2020)
3. Attended and participated in the Comprehensive  Dental Implantology Hands on Course of six modules (March to November 2019)
4. Attended Live Cleft lip and Palate Surgery and Interactive lecture session delivered by Prof.MA Lian held on 12^th May,2018 at IMDC
5. Attended the PAWD Scientific Session & Medical Education symposium  on the Future of Dental Curriculum in the Evolving Dynamics of Medical Education  (18 January 2015)
6. Attended the 2^nd Biennial  National Dental Symposium – Bridging the Divide at SZABMU ( March 2014)