| The Continuing Education and Training Center at the Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine organized the Teaching Assistants Scientific Day 2024 under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Suzan Saif-Allah – Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Dr. Mohamed El-Mofty – Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Affairs, and Dr. Khaled Al-Saudi – Director of the Continuing Education and Training Center. A large number of students, interns, graduates, and faculty members attended the event, which was sponsored by Sensodyne. The event featured three lectures as follows: First Lecture: Titled “Orthodontic Tips in Daily Dental Practice” presented by Dr. Amir Salem – demonstrator in the Department of Orthodontics. The lecture covered cases treated during the mixed dentition phase, methods for bonding and stabilizing braces, as well as the differences between gum treatment cases and orthodontic cases, along with tips to avoid future orthodontic issues. Second Lecture: Titled “Beyond Wrinkles: Exploring the Diverse Applications of Botox in the Face” presented by Dr. Arwa Alaa El-Din – demonstrator in the Department of Periodontics. The lecture provided an overview of the history of Botox, its effects on facial muscles, the anatomical description of facial muscles, various lines that appear on the face, and the uses of Botox in facial esthetics. It also discussed indications and contraindications, ending with a discussion of some cases treated with Botox. |
Third Lecture: Titled “Socket Shield Technique” presented by Dr. Mohamed Ahmed –demonstrator in the Department of Periodontics. The lecture focused on immediate implant placement using the socket shield technique, protocols and timing for implant procedures, immediate implant placement after tooth extraction, and advanced techniques used to preserve tissues during immediate implant placement to provide the best possible treatment outcomes
