PDA Karachi Chapter conducts workshop on pain-free dentistry at FJDC
KARACHI: The Pakistan Dental Association Karachi Chapter has successfully conducted a highly focused pre-conference workshop titled “Pain-Free Dentistry: Profound and Effective Local Anesthesia” at Fatima Jinnah Dental College & Hospital Karachi, reinforcing its commitment to advancing patient-centred dental practice through structured continuing education.
The workshop was led by Prof. Dr. Navid Rashid Qureshi, President, PDA Karachi Chapter, who also served as Master Trainer, bringing decades of academic and clinical expertise to an engaged audience of dental professionals from across the region. Fatima Jinnah Dental College & Hospital Karachi served as the venue partner for the program.
Focus on patient comfort, clinical precision
Designed to strengthen dentists’ command over local anesthesia, the workshop emphasized pain control, safety, and procedural confidence—core elements of modern dental care. Through a blend of theory, demonstration, and discussion, participants explored how refined anesthetic techniques can significantly improve patient experience while enhancing clinical efficiency.
The strong turnout reflected a growing recognition among practitioners of the importance of mastering pain-free dentistry as a professional and ethical imperative.
Distinguished faculty, academic leadership
The academic sessions were moderated and delivered by a panel of respected dental educators and clinicians, including:
- Prof. Dr. Navid Rashid Qureshi – Master Trainer
BDS, MSc (Leeds), FDS RCS (UK)
Principal, Liaquat College of Medicine and Dentistry | Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon - Dr. Muhammad Abid – Moderator
BDS, HDFS (Periodontology) | Head of Periodontology (CPO) - Dr. Arifa Haque
BDS, NPPS, CHPE | Assistant Professor Oral Pathology (CPO) - Dr. Muhammad Abdullah Salman
BDS, KPPS, CHPE | Assistant Professor Oral Pathology (CPO) - Prof. Dr. Uzma Zareef
BDS, NPPS | Chairperson CDC, Karachi - Dr. Amna Rehman
Assistant Professor Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
BDS, PPS/DEMPS, CHPE - Dr. M. Mohsin Khan
KPPS Training Completed | Assistant Professor Oral Pathology
Comprehensive, hands-on learning
Participants engaged in interactive sessions covering:
- Anatomical landmarks critical for effective local anesthesia
- Selection of anesthetic agents and armamentarium
- Demonstration of commonly used and advanced injection techniques
- Strategies to optimize patient communication and comfort
- Recognition, prevention, and management of complications
- Application of evidence-based dentistry in pain management
The practical orientation of the workshop was widely appreciated, particularly by early-career practitioners seeking confidence in everyday clinical scenarios.
Commitment to continuous professional development
The workshop concluded with a certificate distribution ceremony, during which tokens of appreciation were presented to trainers and facilitators in recognition of their academic contribution and mentorship.
Both the PDA Karachi Chapter and Fatima Jinnah Dental College & Hospital Karachi reaffirmed their shared objective of strengthening dental education through collaborative initiatives. Organizers noted that this program forms part of a broader strategy to expand skill-based, patient-centred training for dental professionals in Karachi and beyond.
Further workshops, seminars, and hands-on training programs are planned in the coming months as part of the chapter’s ongoing professional development agenda.
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