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					<title><![CDATA[Altamash dental outreach brings oral health education to APS children]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: Early oral-health awareness can help children develop habits that protect their teeth and gums, but knowing how to brush properly and why preventive dental care matters is not always a given.]]></description>

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					<title><![CDATA[Professor Emeritus Dr Ahmad Iqbal, founding editor of PODJ and pioneer of dental education, passes away]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[ISLAMABAD: Professor Emeritus Dr Ahmad Iqbal, a distinguished dental academic, the first principal of Khyber College of Dentistry (KCD), Peshawar, and founding editor-in-chief of the Pakistan Oral and Dental Journal (PODJ), has passed away, prompting condolences across Pakistan&rsquo;s dental community.]]></description>

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					<title><![CDATA[Pakistani dental delegates bring global health lessons home from Russia]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[YEKATERINBURG, RUSSIA: For three young Pakistanis from dentistry, travelling to Russia for one of the world&rsquo;s largest international youth gatherings was not simply about representing the country abroad.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:14:10 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Hamdard BDS students take first supervised step into patient diagnosis]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: For a dental student, examining a real patient for the first time marks an important transition from learning disease in textbooks to understanding the person sitting in the dental chair.]]></description>

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					<title><![CDATA[Dental students can help shape research and policy, says PADS founder]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Dental student organisations have the potential to turn shared concerns into research that informs decisions about their education and profession, Pakistan Association of Dental Students (PADS) Founder and Director General, Dr Aneeqa Aslam said on the Dental News Podcast.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:28:27 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Digital dentistry, career building take centre stage at Foundation University summit]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[ISLAMABAD: Digital dentistry, emerging research and the increasingly important role of professional visibility and networking came together as Foundation University College of Dentistry hosted the 3rd Annual Oral Biology Seminar &amp; 1st Digital Dentists Summit 2026 at Jinnah Auditorium, Foundation University School of Health Sciences.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:15:53 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[AI and dentistry’s future take centre stage at Ibn-e-Sina University symposium]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[MIRPURKHAS: Artificial intelligence, clinical innovation and the changing future of healthcare and dentistry took centre stage as Ibn-e-Sina University, Mirpurkhas (ISUM), opened its 28th International Annual Medical Symposium on October 2, bringing medical and dental professionals, researchers, academics, faculty members and students together for.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:40:54 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Occlusion, TMJ and splint therapy take center stage at IADSR]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[LAHORE: Occlusion, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction and splint therapy came under detailed academic focus at the Institute of Advanced Dental Sciences &amp; Research (IADSR) as part of its continuing dental education activities aimed at strengthening clinical understanding and evidence-based decision-making in everyday dental.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Oral cancer from risk factors to treatment takes centre stage at BADC]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[LARKANA: Oral cancer can present with clinical signs that require timely recognition, appropriate diagnostic evaluation and referral, making knowledge of its risk factors and early manifestations an important part of dental practice.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:44:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[AIDM periodontology trainees trace implant cases through digital dental laboratory workflow]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: Periodontology residents and house officers at Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine (AIDM) gained an inside look at the modern digital workflow behind implant prosthodontics during an educational visit to Innovative Dental Laboratory, where they followed the journey of an implant case from clinical records to the fabrication of the final.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:17:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[LCMD opens AI workshop series to healthcare professionals]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: Liaquat College of Medicine &amp; Dentistry (LCMD) is opening the doors to its upcoming artificial intelligence training initiative with a free Open House Session on October 14, 2026, giving healthcare professionals, students and faculty an opportunity to see what the institution&rsquo;s planned AI Workshop Series will cover &mdash;.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:51:47 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[FJDC dental trainees turn goat heads and tomatoes into surgical training models]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: Reading about periodontal surgery in a textbook can explain the principles of flap design, incision and suturing.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:07:32 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Fatima Memorial College of Dentistry launches in-house clear aligner fabrication]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[LAHORE: Fatima Memorial College of Dentistry has advanced its digital orthodontics programme with the launch of in-house clear aligner fabrication, bringing treatment planning and manufacturing capabilities into the institution's own clinical and digital workflow.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:34:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Altamash Hospital hosts hands-on orthodontic workshop for BDS students]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: The Department of Orthodontics at Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine (AIDM) earlier this week organised a hands-on workshop on bracket positioning for final-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) students, giving future dentists an opportunity to translate orthodontic principles into practical clinical skills.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:20:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Akhter Saeed Dental College puts house officers through hands-on BLS drills]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[LAHORE: Akhter Saeed Dental College put its house officers through a hands-on Basic Life Support (BLS) training session on September 18, using its dedicated skills lab to rehearse the first critical steps of emergency response before the trainees begin ward and outpatient department duties.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:16:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[PDA Lahore backs PMA strike with black-ribbon protest as FBR POS dispute widens]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[LAHORE: The Pakistan Dental Association (PDA) Lahore Chapter has joined the medical fraternity&rsquo;s protest against the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), calling on dental practitioners to observe a symbolic strike and wear black ribbons today, Wednesday, Sept 30, as the Pakistan Medical Association&rsquo;s protest against the tax.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:41:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Dental Nexus Summit 2026 unveils nine speakers, four workshops]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.dentalnews.pk/29-Sep-2026/dental-nexus-summit-2026-speakers-workshops-lahore]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[LAHORE: The Dental Nexus Summit 2026 has announced a nine-member speaker line-up and four hands-on workshops for its October 17 programme at The University of Lahore, expanding the summit into a full-day platform combining expert-led learning, clinical demonstrations, emerging dental technologies and practical training.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:24:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[DentaCon 2026 names keynote speakers, competition judges ahead of Hyderabad event]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.dentalnews.pk/29-Sep-2026/dentacon-2026-speakers-judges-hyderabad-dental-event]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[HYDERABAD: Organisers of DentaCon 2026 have announced the event&rsquo;s keynote speakers, pre-event webinar faculty and competition judging panels, adding a broad mix of dental academics, clinicians, educators and emerging professionals to the programme scheduled for October 10, 2026, at Mumtaz Mirza Auditorium, Hyderabad.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:25:46 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Tharparkar tops in Sindh MDCAT, Karachi places 18 in top 100]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.dentalnews.pk/28-Sep-2026/tharparkar-tops-sindh-mdcat-karachi-18-top-100]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: Students from Tharparkar have emerged among the highest performers in Sindh&rsquo;s Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT), with five candidates from the district securing places in the province&rsquo;s top 20, while 18 students from Karachi made it into the top 100.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:48:31 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Dental ‘price wars’ intensify as lower-cost products challenge established brands]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.dentalnews.pk/28-Sep-2026/dental-price-wars-lower-cost-products-challenge-established-brands]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[A global battle over the price of dental materials and technologies is reshaping purchasing decisions, with lower-cost products from an increasingly diverse group of international manufacturers challenging brands that have dominated dentistry for decades.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:18:52 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Dow International Dental College honours house officers at 5th Research Day]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.dentalnews.pk/25-Sep-2026/didc-house-officer-research-day-2026]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: Dow International Dental College (DIDC), Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), celebrated the completion of house-job training and showcased young dental researchers at its House Job Certificate Distribution Ceremony and 5th House Officer Research Day 2026.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:07:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[MDCAT 2026 results: Punjab sees 79% MBBS qualification as KP topper scores perfect 180]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[LAHORE/PESHAWAR/ISLAMABAD: MDCAT 2026 results have begun coming in across Pakistan, with Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa releasing their results while candidates in the federal-region group, Sindh and Balochistan await final updates from their respective conducting authorities.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:04:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Little Defenders of Pakistan 2026 brings inclusive oral-health education to children with special needs]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.dentalnews.pk/24-Sep-2026/little-defenders-pakistan-2026-inclusive-oral-health]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: Little Defenders of Pakistan 2026 has taken an inclusive approach to dental awareness by bringing oral-health education, practical activities and parent guidance together for children with special needs.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[JMDC CON 2026 puts 3rd-year BDS research in spotlight]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: Third-year BDS students took centre stage at JMDC CON 2026 as Day 1 of the event opened with the 1st Annual Dental Research Symposium, giving undergraduate dental students an opportunity to present research projects, defend their ideas and compete for top honours.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:52:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Digital Dental Show Macao 2027 announced for April 16–17 as DDS expands into Asia-Pacific]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.dentalnews.pk/23-Sep-2026/digital-dental-show-macao-2027-registration-dates-programme]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[MACAO: Digital dentistry's growing shift toward artificial intelligence, connected clinical workflows and chairside manufacturing will take centre stage in Macao next year as Digital Dental Show Macao 2027 (DDS Macao) prepares to bring dental technology companies, clinicians, laboratories, distributors and industry decision-makers together on.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:47:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Watim Dental College poster competition spotlights community dentistry talent]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.dentalnews.pk/22-Sep-2026/watim-dental-college-intercollegiate-poster-competition-2026]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[RAWALPINDI: Dental students from four institutions came together to showcase their creativity, academic knowledge and understanding of community dentistry at the Intercollegiate Poster Competition 2026, organised by the Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry at Watim Dental College.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:36:56 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[AIDM brings implant dentistry into undergraduate clinical education]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.dentalnews.pk/21-Sep-2026/aidm-brings-implant-dentistry-undergraduate-clinical-education]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: Undergraduate dental education is increasingly extending beyond classroom-based instruction to give students early exposure to contemporary treatment concepts, and the Department of Prosthodontics at Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine (AIDM) has taken that approach into implant dentistry through a dedicated hands-on educational.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:31:24 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[PMDC reconstitutes BDS committee to review existing and 4+1 models, curriculum]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.dentalnews.pk/19-Sep-2026/pmdc-bds-committee-existing-4-1-models-curriculum]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has reconstituted its Committee on BDS Program and Curriculum to review the existing Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme as well as the proposed 4+1 model, bringing the structure of undergraduate dental education and clinical training into a formal review process.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:50:29 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[PMDC withdraws 5-year BDS notification as Council reopens programme framework]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.dentalnews.pk/18-Sep-2026/pmdc-withdraws-five-year-bds-notification-review]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has formally withdrawn its July 8, 2026 notification introducing a five-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme followed by a one-year structured House Job/Internship, reopening the future structure of dental education in Pakistan.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:08:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Pakistan eyes first FCPS paediatric dentistry intake in 2027]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.dentalnews.pk/18-Sep-2026/fcps-paediatric-dentistry-pakistan-2027-intake]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[Pakistan is moving closer to launching formal FCPS training in paediatric dentistry, with the country's first intake likely beginning in 2027, as the profession confronts a shortage of trained specialists and growing pressure to strengthen paediatric dental education.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:12:11 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[FJIDS brings dentists from across Pakistan together for surgical training]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[LAHORE: The Department of Oral &amp; Maxillofacial Surgery at Fatima Jinnah Institute of Dental Sciences (FJIDS), Lahore, recently brought together dental professionals from across Pakistan for an intensive one-day workshop focused on Minor Oral Surgery Skills, combining clinical teaching, practical training and live surgical demonstrations.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:56:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[DentaCon 2026 opens registrations with dental competitions, cash prizes and expert sessions]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.dentalnews.pk/17-Sep-2026/dentacon-2026-dental-competitions-registration]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[Registrations have opened for DentaCon 2026, a dental education and competition event being organised by The DentEd Collective for dental students and early-career dentists, with the programme scheduled for October 10, 2026, at Mumtaz Mirza Auditorium, Hyderabad.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:44:20 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[KMDC house officer wins dental public speaking challenge]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: A house officer from Karachi Medical and Dental College (KMDC) has secured first position in a public speaking challenge at the Dental Experience Expo &amp; Summit 2026, turning a high-pressure one-minute speaking exercise into a notable achievement in dental communication.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:12:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[JMDC CON 26 takes periodontology beyond scaling to surgical skills]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.dentalnews.pk/16-Sep-2026/jmdc-con-26-periodontology-beyond-scaling-surgical-skills]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: Periodontology at JMDC CON 26 moved beyond routine scaling as participants explored the diagnosis and management of gingival recession before putting surgical concepts into practice through a hands-on soft-tissue grafting exercise.]]></description>

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					<title><![CDATA[Prof. Dr. Navid Rashid Qureshi receives honorary FCPS fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery]]></title>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:56:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Baqai Dental College students strengthen preventive dentistry skills through fluoride training]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.dentalnews.pk/15-Sep-2026/baqai-dental-college-students-strengthen-preventive-dentistry-skills-fluoride-training]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: Strengthening preventive dentistry requires dental students to understand not only how oral diseases are treated, but also how evidence-based interventions can help prevent them.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:05:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Muskan Zindagi bridges dental education and community-based preventive care]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[HYDERABAD: Bringing dental education closer to the community, Muskan Zindagi, under the leadership of Syed Kazim Raza Shah, Director &ndash; Health &amp; Wellbeing, organised a Dental Health &amp; Hygiene Camp at Mehran International School, Hyderabad, combining basic dental screening, oral health education and interactive learning for.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:49:32 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Dow dentists win award for oral cancer early-detection research]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: Two dental house officers from Dow International Dental College (DIDC), Karachi, have earned national recognition for their research into the early detection of cancerous and precancerous oral lesions, winning the Best Implementation Award at Pakistan&rsquo;s Nationwide STEM Talent Search Competition.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:32:39 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[FJIDS Lahore holds synopsis review meeting for FCPS, MDS residents]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[LAHORE: The Department of Medical Education (DME) at Fatima Jinnah Institute of Dental Sciences (FJIDS), Lahore, organised a synopsis review meeting to support postgraduate residents enrolled in Fellowship of the College of Physicians and Surgeons (FCPS) and Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) programmes.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:52:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[IDA offers to facilitate Pakistani dentists’ visas for FDI World Dental Congress 2027]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: The Indian Dental Association (IDA) has offered to support the participation of Pakistani dental professionals at the FDI World Dental Congress 2027 in Mumbai, with its leadership assuring Pakistan Dental Association (PDA) President Dr Mahmood Shah that it would take up visa-related cases with the relevant Indian authorities.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:20:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Dental Nexus Summit 2026 to bring AI, implants and lasers to Lahore]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[LAHORE: Dentistry&rsquo;s accelerating shift towards digital workflows, artificial intelligence and technology-driven clinical practice will take centre stage in Lahore this October as The Dental Nexus Summit 2026 prepares to bring multiple emerging and established areas of modern dentistry onto a single platform.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:39:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[‘Full-mouth crowns are not a treatment option’: Prosthodontist warns against irreversible smile makeovers]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Patients seeking a dramatic &ldquo;smile makeover&rdquo; should not automatically be steered towards having large numbers of natural teeth prepared for crowns, a senior Pakistani prosthodontist has warned, drawing a sharp distinction between properly indicated full-mouth rehabilitation and elective crowning of teeth simply to transform a.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:05:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Major community dental drive screens nearly 700 for oral disease and cancer]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Nearly 700 people received free dental and oral cancer screening as a major community-based oral health initiative brought specialist dental expertise, preventive counselling and oral cancer awareness directly to schoolchildren and members of the public.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:24:37 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Taking dental prevention beyond the clinic, YDC reaches more than 1,000 Matiari students]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Taking preventive dental care into a school setting, the Youth Dental Collective (YDC) conducted an oral health screening and awareness camp at Al Madani High School, Barkat Ali Bhatti, Matiari, where more than 1,000 male and female students received oral health screening on Sept.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:19:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[IMDC BDS student wins top research poster prize at HAVOC 2026]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[ISLAMABAD: A third-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) student from Islamabad Medical and Dental College (IMDC) has secured top honors in a research competition, highlighting the growing emphasis on student-led scientific inquiry alongside clinical dental education.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:50:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[UCMD researchers win major recognition at SOD-PADR international dental conference]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[ISLAMABAD: Young researchers from the University College of Medicine and Dentistry (UCMD), The University of Lahore, have earned major recognition at a national international dental research gathering in Islamabad, securing the Rising Scholar Award and first position in the Oral Poster Presentation Category at the 1st School of Dentistry (SOD),.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:58:09 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[PDA Lahore Chapter discusses dental training, FCPS pathways with CPSP president]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[LAHORE: The Pakistan Dental Association (PDA) Lahore Chapter held a meeting with the President of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) to discuss ways to strengthen dental education, postgraduate training and professional development opportunities for dentists in Pakistan.]]></description>

					
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					<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:43:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[PMA demands transparency in MDCAT 2026, audit of private medical & dental colleges]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.dentalnews.pk/08-Sep-2026/pma-mdcat-2026-transparency-audit-private-dental-colleges]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has demanded complete transparency and foolproof security for the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2026, scheduled for Sept.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:25:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[FMH College of Medicine & Dentistry puts dental house officers through comprehensive exit assessment and research day]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[LAHORE: The FMH College of Medicine &amp; Dentistry recently conducted a comprehensive Dental House Job Exit Examination followed by a CPC Research Day, combining written assessment, practical clinical examinations, research presentations and professional portfolio development to evaluate the readiness of its Dental House Officers for professional.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:24:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Microscope-assisted endodontics gains momentum as Lahore dental institutions host hands-on training]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[LAHORE: Microscope-assisted endodontics is gaining further ground in Pakistan's dental education sector as a two-day continuing dental education workshop series brought hands-on training in dental operating microscopes (DOM) and separated instrument retrieval to postgraduate trainees and faculty at two leading dental institutions in Lahore.]]></description>

					
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					<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:24:44 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Women Dental College targets early oral health awareness through school outreach]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[ABBOTTABAD: Early oral health awareness took center stage as the Department of Community &amp; Preventive Dentistry, Women Dental College, Abbottabad, organized a school-based outreach initiative aimed at encouraging children to adopt healthy dental habits from an early age.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:33:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Hamdard students win 2nd place in Undergraduate Research Poster Competition at SOD-PADR Conference]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[ISLAMABAD: Four third-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) students from Hamdard University Dental Hospital have secured second position in the Undergraduate Research Poster Competition at the 9th Annual Conference of the Pakistan Association for Dental Research (IADR Pakistan Section) and 1st SOD-SZABMU International Dental Conference 2026.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:04:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Akhtar Saeed dental students turn cranial nerves into live drama]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[LAHORE: What happens when dental students stop merely looking at cranial nerve diagrams and instead become the neurons, neurotransmitters and clinical examiners themselves?
That was the idea behind &ldquo;Nerve Pathways in Play,&rdquo; an academic exhibition held recently at Akhtar Saeed Medical &amp; Dental College, where undergraduate dental.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Ziauddin College of Dentistry students learn to turn fear into confidence]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.dentalnews.pk/03-Sep-2026/ziauddin-college-dentistry-students-learn-turn-fear-confidence]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: Fear, anxiety and self-doubt can affect students not only during examinations but also when they face challenging interactions in the clinical setting.]]></description>

					
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					<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:46:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Bright smiles, healthier futures: DUHS community dentistry team conducts oral health outreach at Karachi school]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: The Department of Community Dentistry, Dow Dental College, Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), organized an oral health outreach program at Government Boys Secondary School, Kotwal Building, Karachi, to promote preventive oral healthcare and raise awareness among schoolchildren.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:23:11 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[LCMD’s inclusive dentistry initiative shows why oral health starts beyond the dental chair]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: Oral healthcare does not begin when a patient sits in a dental chair.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:28:29 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[SOD, PADR Dental Conference 2026 spotlights Pakistan’s oral health future]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's dental community gathered around some of the biggest questions shaping the future of oral healthcare &mdash; from artificial intelligence and digital dentistry to research innovation, international career pathways and the need for a comprehensive National Oral Health Policy.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:17:43 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Altamash dental students get hands-on RPD surveying training]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: Final-year BDS students at Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine received hands-on training in dental surveying as the Department of Prosthodontics conducted a workshop aimed at translating classroom concepts into practical skills required for removable partial denture treatment planning.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:27:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Alvi Dental plans Karachi digital dentistry training centre within months]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.dentalnews.pk/01-Sep-2026/alvi-dental-karachi-digital-dentistry-training-centre]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: Dr Awab Alvi, a prominent fourth-generation dentist, orthodontist and owner of Alvi Dental and Inspire Dental, is preparing to launch a hands-on digital dentistry training facility in Karachi, with the new centre potentially becoming operational within the next two to three months.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:32:06 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[JMDC team brings oral health education to 250 Karachi students]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: A community dentistry initiative by Jinnah Medical and Dental College (JMDC) brought oral health education, preventive dental care and clinical screening to 250 students at Government Boys Secondary School (GBSS) Sharfabad, Karachi.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Bhitai students bring dental, medical care to Aghosh children]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[MIRPURKHAS: A student-led healthcare initiative brought dental and medical screening together with preventive health education at Aghosh Alkhidmat Orphanage, Rashidabad, where students of Bhitai Dental and Medical College, Mirpurkhas, organised a comprehensive Dental and Medical Camp for children.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:12:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[DentEd takes preventive dentistry beyond the dental chair]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Dentistry is changing beyond the traditional dental chair.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:27:53 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Free dental, medical camps bring care to underserved Pakistan communities]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.dentalnews.pk/28-Aug-2026/free-medical-dental-camps-underserved-pakistan-communities]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[ISLAMABAD: For communities where financial constraints or limited access can make quality healthcare difficult to obtain, a series of free medical and dental camps during Pakistan's Independence Month brought doctors and essential healthcare services directly to those in need.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:39:28 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[UK dentistry careers: LUMHS students get insider guidance on routes to practice in Britain]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.dentalnews.pk/28-Aug-2026/lumhs-students-uk-dentistry-career-opportunities-seminar]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[JAMSHORO: Final-year BDS students and postgraduate dental trainees at Liaquat University of Medical &amp; Health Sciences (LUMHS) received first-hand guidance on pursuing careers in the United Kingdom during a career counselling seminar held recently.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:32:44 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[PMDC moves to build national CME/CPD system for doctors, dentists]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical &amp; Dental Council (PMDC) has begun work on what could become a major shift in how doctors and dentists maintain and demonstrate their professional development in Pakistan, launching a three-day national workshop focused on building a sustainable CME/CPD system.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:13:44 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Free dental care reaches underserved communities as SCDA holds major outreach camp]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.dentalnews.pk/27-Aug-2026/scda-free-dental-care-community-outreach-camp]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[Access to basic dental care remains a challenge for many underserved communities, making community-based outreach initiatives an important part of efforts to improve oral health awareness and access to dental services.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:21:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[AIDM students take dental care beyond the classroom]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.dentalnews.pk/25-Aug-2026/aidm-bds-students-school-dental-outreach-karachi]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: Second-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) students from the Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine (AIDM) recently took their dental education into the community through a school-based oral health outreach programme at S.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:33:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[UK Immersion Tour 2026 offers students a closer look at university life]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.dentalnews.pk/25-Aug-2026/uk-immersion-tour-2026-pakistani-students-university-visits]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[Students in Pakistan considering higher education in the United Kingdom will have an opportunity to explore universities and student life first-hand through the UK Immersion Tour 2026, an eight-day educational visit designed around campus exposure, admissions interaction and a multi-city student experience.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:30:29 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[FJIDS Lahore to hold research proposal writing workshop for postgraduate dental trainees]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[LAHORE: Fatima Jinnah Institute of Dental Sciences (FJIDS), Lahore, is set to organise a one-day workshop on Research Proposal / Synopsis Writing for postgraduate trainees, offering a focused opportunity for residents to strengthen one of the most important skills required during specialist and academic training.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:37:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Dow student wins AKU award for portable dentistry study]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: Omer Abdullah of Dow Dental College, Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), has won the Best Research Poster Presentation Award at Aga Khan University&rsquo;s International Student Research Conference (ISRC) for research examining how portable dental units could help deliver essential oral healthcare in remote communities lacking.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:24:26 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Dr Faizan Arshad reveals why dental photography can expose what dentists miss chairside]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.dentalnews.pk/24-Aug-2026/dr-faizan-arshad-dental-photography-clinical-documentation-podcast]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[For many dentists, clinical photography begins with a simple objective: document a good case, build a portfolio and perhaps share the result online.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:06:43 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[UHS Lahore overhauls 20-year-old MDS curricula in major postgraduate training reform]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[LAHORE: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore has undertaken a major overhaul of its postgraduate dental education framework, revising the curricula of four Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) programmes after nearly two decades.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Two Pakistani dental academics join International Dental Journal editorial board]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Pakistan&rsquo;s dental academic community has gained stronger representation on the international stage with Dr.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:59:33 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Ziauddin BDS students take 3rd place at Asia Pacific Dental Summit in Indonesia]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: Two third-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) students from Ziauddin University have earned international recognition after securing third place in a scientific poster competition at the Asia Pacific Regional Summit in Makassar, Indonesia.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:03:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Govt steps back from 5-year BDS, 4-year programme to continue]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has stepped back from its planned shift to a five-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) academic programme, with the existing four-year BDS structure set to continue following a fresh review of the controversial reform before the Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:03:41 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Dental College HITEC-IMS, Cleft Care Foundation join hands to strengthen cleft care]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[RAWALPINDI: Dental College HITEC-IMS, in collaboration with the Cleft Care Foundation, organized an interactive awareness session on cleft lip and palate for house officers, postgraduate trainees and faculty members on July 28, 2026, bringing clinical education and community-focused cleft care together.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:57:17 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[APDSA Pakistan turns oral-health lessons into a Smile Journey for Karachi children]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.dentalnews.pk/19-Aug-2026/apdsa-pakistan-junior-smile-champion-karachi-dental-camp]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: Oral-health education for children does not always have to begin with a lecture about brushing and cavities.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:36:29 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Karachi dental camp turns independence spirit into smiles for schoolchildren]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.dentalnews.pk/18-Aug-2026/karachi-dental-camp-dented-collective-serve2smile-oral-health-awareness]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: A day before Pakistan marked its 79th Independence Day, a group of dental professionals, students and community volunteers brought a message of oral health and service to schoolchildren in Karachi.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:55:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Rotary Karachi walks for mouth cancer, polio and drug abuse awareness]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.dentalnews.pk/18-Aug-2026/rotary-karachi-walk-mouth-cancer-polio-drug-abuse-awareness]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: Rotary clubs in Karachi organised &ldquo;Walk a Cause &ndash; Mouth Cancer Awareness, Polio Awareness and Drug Abuse&rdquo;, bringing together healthcare professionals, government officials, civil society representatives and community organisations to raise awareness about oral cancer, harmful substance use, drug abuse and the continuing.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:57:05 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Pakistan’s dental colleges ‘not ready’ for 5-year BDS shift, Baqai Pro VC says]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[Pakistan&rsquo;s transition to a five-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme may have settled one long-running debate over the length of dental education, but a potentially bigger question is now emerging: are the country&rsquo;s dental colleges actually ready to deliver the expanded degree at the standard expected of it?
Prof Dr Kashif.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:17 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[LCMD to host AI-powered clinic entrepreneurship bootcamp for young dentists]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.dentalnews.pk/13-Aug-2026/lcmd-ai-clinic-entrepreneurship-bootcamp-young-dentists]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: Young dentists interested in starting their own practices will have an opportunity to learn the business side of clinic ownership at a one-day AI-powered entrepreneurship bootcamp being organised by the AI Facilitation Cell of Liaquat College of Medicine &amp; Dentistry (LCMD) on August 24, 2026.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:42:39 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[MDCAT 2026 saga takes another turn as PMDC reopens registration]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[ISLAMABAD: The Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2026 has taken another turn, with the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) announcing a fresh five-day registration window for candidates who have yet to complete the registration process.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:33:13 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Sir Syed College names 3rd-year BDS student Maryam Israr Student of the Year 2026]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.dentalnews.pk/13-Aug-2026/maryam-israr-sir-syed-college-student-of-year-2026]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: Maryam Israr, a third-year BDS student at Sir Syed College of Medical Sciences (for Girls), has been selected as the institution's &ldquo;Student of the Year&rdquo; for 2026, in recognition of her academic commitment, clinical development and international representation of Pakistan.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:02:57 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[JMDC’s Battle of White Coats crowns 2nd-year BDS student champion]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.dentalnews.pk/12-Aug-2026/jmdc-battle-white-coats-2026-bds-champion]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: A second-year BDS student has emerged as the champion of &ldquo;Battle of White Coats &ndash; Inter-Batch Dental Academic Championship 2026&rdquo; at Jinnah Medical &amp; Dental College (JMDC), beating finalists representing every BDS year in an academic contest designed to test dental knowledge, general awareness and quick thinking.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:58:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Beyond braces: FJIDS explores challenges of orthodontic camouflage]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.dentalnews.pk/12-Aug-2026/beyond-braces-fjids-orthodontic-camouflage-challenges]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[LAHORE: Orthodontic treatment goes far beyond simply straightening teeth.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:56:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Baqai Dental College trains BDS students in atraumatic restorative treatment]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.dentalnews.pk/11-Aug-2026/baqai-dental-college-art-workshop-bds-students]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: The Department of Community Dentistry at Baqai Dental College conducted a practical workshop on Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) for second-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) students, giving them hands-on training in a minimally invasive approach to managing dental caries.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:29:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Doctors, dentists put on notice as PMDC orders registration update]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.dentalnews.pk/11-Aug-2026/pmdc-doctors-dentists-registration-update]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical &amp; Dental Council (PMDC) has put doctors, dentists and specialists on notice, directing them to renew their registration certificates under the PMDC Act, 2022 and applicable rules and regulations.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:53:36 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[NA Standing Committee on Health reviews private medical college fees after 743 seats go unfilled]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.dentalnews.pk/11-Aug-2026/na-health-committee-private-medical-college-fees-743-vacant-seats]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[ISLAMABAD: Pakistan&rsquo;s private medical college fee structure and the growing number of vacant MBBS and BDS seats have come under fresh parliamentary scrutiny, with the National Assembly Standing Committee on Health directing regulators to investigate why approved seats remain unfilled.]]></description>

					<dc:creator><![CDATA[By Abid Lodhi]]></dc:creator>
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											<author><![CDATA[By Abid Lodhi]]></author>
									
					<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:43:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Pediatric dentist Dr Seerat Abbas Rajput passes away]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.dentalnews.pk/10-Aug-2026/pediatric-dentist-dr-seerat-abbas-rajput-passes-away]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: The dental community is mourning the death of Dr Seerat Abbas Rajput, a Karachi-based Consultant Pediatric Dentist (Pedodontist) and Oral Health Educator who devoted more than 12 years to caring for children and promoting better oral health.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:14:28 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Baqai Dental students win two awards at Dentalnnovate 3.0]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: Students of Baqai Dental College showcased their creativity and research capabilities at Dentalnnovate 3.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:05:53 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[The oral health movement: Colgate advancing preventive oral care across Pakistan]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.dentalnews.pk/10-Aug-2026/colgate-oral-health-movement-preventive-care-pakistan]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[Improving oral health outcomes begins with improving access to oral care.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:18:18 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[KMDC students highlight mind-mouth connection with impactful table clinic at Dentalnnovate 2026]]></title>
					<link><![CDATA[https://www.dentalnews.pk/07-Aug-2026/kmdc-students-mind-mouth-connection-table-clinic-dentalnnovate-2026]]></link>
										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: A team of third-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) students from Karachi Medical and Dental College (KMDC), now Karachi Metropolitan University (KMU), has brought attention to one of the most overlooked yet clinically significant topics in dentistry&mdash;the close relationship between mental health and oral health&mdash;through an.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:44:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[IMDC-SZABMU redefine medical education with internationally aligned Clinical AI Healthcare Program]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[ISLAMABAD: In a significant move towards transforming medical education in Pakistan, Islamabad Medical &amp; Dental College (IMDC), in collaboration with Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU), has launched an internationally aligned Clinical AI Healthcare Certificate Program, introducing healthcare professionals to the practical.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:46:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Harvard-trained Dr Ninette Banday urges Pakistan to prioritize postgraduate dental training as BDS education evolves]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[As Pakistan embarks on one of the biggest changes in its dental education system with the introduction of a national five-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme, Harvard-trained clinician and educator Dr Ninette Banday believes the country's next priority should extend beyond undergraduate education.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:16:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[MDCAT 2026 delayed to September as PMDC changes exam schedule after weeks of student concerns]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has rescheduled MDCAT 2026, pushing the country's national medical and dental college entrance examination from August 16 to September 20, in a move that is expected to reshape admission timelines for thousands of aspiring MBBS and BDS students.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Teachers' voices, oral health and hidden disease risks take centre stage at Bahria College Karsaz]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: What do a teacher's voice, oral hygiene and long-term health have in common? According to oral health experts, far more than many people realise.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:54:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[BDC strengthens dental education with interactive Dental Material Sciences quiz competition]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: Baqai Dental College, a constituent institution of Baqai Medical University, has reinforced its commitment to interactive dental education by organizing the Intra-Class Quiz Competition &ndash; Battle 2 on Dental Material Sciences, providing students with an engaging platform to strengthen their academic knowledge while developing the.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:34:00 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[KMDC house officer wins first prize in Dentalnnovate 3.0 photography competition with smartphone-powered clinical photography]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: A House Officer from Karachi Medical &amp; Dental College (KMDC) has claimed first place in the Dental Photography Competition at Dentalnnovate 3.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:14:55 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[Dental College HITEC-IMS launches Leadership Series with renowned dental educators to inspire future professionals]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[TAXILA CANTT: Dental College HITEC-IMS has successfully launched its new Leadership Series, bringing together distinguished dental educators and more than 120 participants for an interactive mentorship session designed to prepare the next generation of dental professionals for leadership, innovation and academic excellence.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:01:56 +0500</pubDate>

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					<title><![CDATA[FJDC students secure second place at Dentalnnovate 3.0 with award-winning AR, VR dentistry research]]></title>
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										<description><![CDATA[KARACHI: A team of students from Fatima Jinnah Dental College (FJDC), Karachi, has secured second position in the Scientific Poster Competition at Dentalnnovate 3.]]></description>

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					<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:46:00 +0500</pubDate>

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