Sana'a: The activities of the seventh Saba Scientific Dental Conference continued for the second day in Sana'a, organized by Saba University over three days with wide academic and medical participation. Dr. Amr Al-Najjar, President of Saba University and Chairman of the Conference, explained that the conference seeks to enhance the concept of continuous education for dentists after graduation, encourage faculty members in Yemeni universities in the field of oral and dental medicine and surgery to conduct scientific research, and provide training opportunities for newly graduated dentists through the accompanying courses and scientific workshops.
According to Yemen News Agency, Dr. Al-Najjar praised the keenness of the leadership of the Ministry of Education and Scientific Research and the higher education sector, the Academic Accreditation Council, and the Supreme Medical Council on their interest and efforts to achieve academic excellence and develop education in line with national and international standards. On its second day, the conference reviewed 15 working papers and scientific lectures through three working sessions attended by a number of university leaders, deans of dental colleges, professors, and dental graduates.
The first session discussed six working papers on various topics including the treatment of posterior primary teeth using stainless steel crowns, causes and management of deep bite, and methods to prevent infection exacerbation during endodontic treatment. The second session covered six scientific papers and lectures, addressing issues such as orthodontic modeling through the finite element method and the mechanism for assessing bone thickness for rapid maxillary expansion.
The third session provided insights into dental implants, bacterial colonization treatment methods, and the relationship between skull base morphology and structural malocclusion. It also included discussions on force control in orthodontic retention and the importance of digital marketing in dentistry.
The conference will continue with discussions on 13 working papers and scientific lectures focusing on root canal treatment, gum diseases, orthodontics, and management of tissues around immediate dental implants, among other topics.