KARACHI: Imagine a dentist who not only fixes teeth but predicts the best treatment path using artificial intelligence. That’s exactly what Dr. Fahad Umer, Associate Professor at Aga Khan University and founder of MeDenTec and Meri Muskan, is pioneering in Pakistan.
In the latest episode of the Dental News Podcast, Dr. Fahad takes viewers through his two-decade journey — from a fresh graduate of Karachi Medical and Dental College (KMDC) to becoming the first Pakistani microsurgeon trained at the University of Pennsylvania. He shares how microsurgical endodontics, powered by magnification and precision, is reshaping how complex dental procedures are performed.
But the conversation doesn’t stop at surgery. Dr. Fahad dives deep into the intersection of dentistry and artificial intelligence, revealing how his company MeDenTec uses AI to automate radiograph analysis and detect oral diseases with high accuracy. He also introduces Meri Muskan, a teledentistry platform bringing specialized dental care to remote regions like Tharparkar, where access to expert clinicians is limited.
“This isn’t about replacing dentists,” Dr. Fahad explains, “AI is a tool to support clinical decisions, improve accuracy, and ultimately, enhance patient outcomes.”
The podcast also highlights the rigorous training at AKU, where mentorship, soft skills, and research are integral to shaping world-class dental specialists. Listeners will get rare insights into postgraduate programs, data annotation in AI, and the challenges and opportunities in modern dentistry in Pakistan.
Don’t miss the full conversation — a masterclass for students, practitioners, and anyone curious about the future of dental technology.
Ω Watch the full podcast here: Dental News Pakistan YouTube
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