The 3rd Annual Dental Poster Competition 2026 was successfully held on 1st October 2026 at the Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine, organized by the Department of Community Dentistry. The event provided students with an excellent platform to showcase their creativity, knowledge, and presentation skills through thoughtfully prepared posters.
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The Department of Orthodontics organized a hands-on workshop on Bracket Positioning on Phantom Heads for Final Year BDS students, aimed at providing valuable clinical exposure and strengthening their practical skills.
Facilitators
Prof . Dr Ambreen Afzal Ehsan
Prof. Dr Hasnain Sakrani
Dr Sadaf Siddiqui
Dr Jaweriah Dr Laiba Dr Raheel
Very Thankful To Prof.Dr.Ambreen Afzal for gracing the occasion and much thankful To Prof.Dr.Hasnain Sakrani for initiating the idea and making it possible. Thankful to the Management for providing students phantom head lab to gain excellent Clinical Experience.
The Department of Prosthodontics, Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine (AIDM), organized a Dental Implant Hands-On Workshop for undergraduate dental students on September 14, 2026, at Lecture Hall 1, Second Floor, Defence Campus, AIDM. The workshop was sponsored by Neo Biotech Pakistan, with G-Pak International serving as its official distributor in Pakistan.
Held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, the workshop was organized with the aim of introducing undergraduate students to the fundamentals of implant dentistry and providing them with practical exposure to contemporary implant procedures.
The workshop commenced with an informative lecture covering the basics of dental implants, their indications and contraindications, treatment planning, surgical and prosthetic components, and relevant case discussions. The session provided students with an opportunity to develop a better understanding of implant dentistry and its role in modern dental practice.
Following the lecture, students participated in an interactive hands-on session designed to familiarize them with implant kits and the basic principles of implant placement. The practical component included surgical protocol demonstration, hands-on practice with models, and handling of prosthetic components. This combination of theoretical and practical learning helped bridge the gap between classroom knowledge and clinical application.
The workshop was facilitated by Prof. Dr. Naseer Ahmed, Head of the Department of Prosthodontics; Dr. Saeedullah Shah, Assistant Professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; Dr. Shujah Adil, Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics; Dr. Tooba Shabir, FCPS Resident, Department of Prosthodontics; Dr. Aimen yaseen, FCPS Resident, Department of Prosthodontics;and Dr. Alkesh Kammal, FCPS Resident, Department of Prosthodontics.
The facilitators guided the students throughout the lecture and hands-on activities, sharing their academic and clinical expertise to promote a deeper understanding of implant dentistry among future dental professionals.
The workshop was sponsored by Neo Biotech Pakistan, whose support contributed to providing students with valuable exposure to implant systems, surgical protocols, and prosthetic components.
The initiative reflects the Department of Prosthodontics, Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine’s commitment to promoting hands-on clinical education and introducing undergraduate students to contemporary developments in dentistry. The workshop provided a valuable learning experience and encouraged students to explore the expanding field of implant dentistry.
The event concluded with an engaging and informative learning experience for the participating students. E-certificates were also arranged for the participants in recognition of their involvement in the workshop.
Department of Prosthodontics
Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine, 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.
The Dental Surveying Workshop focused on one of the fundamental areas of prosthodontics: understanding how dental casts are surveyed to support the diagnosis, design and fabrication of Removable Partial Dentures (RPDs).
Rather than limiting the activity to theoretical instruction, the workshop combined an interactive academic session with practical training using a dental surveyor, allowing students to apply key surveying principles themselves.
The exercise was intended to strengthen students’ understanding of how apparently technical concepts such as undercuts, survey lines, height of contour and path of insertion directly influence the design and clinical success of an RPD.
Dental surveying plays an important role in removable partial denture design because the position and contours of remaining teeth can influence how a prosthesis is inserted, retained and removed.
During the workshop, students were introduced to the principles and objectives of surveying and the role the procedure plays in prosthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning.
The interactive lecture covered the components of a dental surveyor, types of surveyors, survey lines, undercuts, path of insertion and removal, height of contour and tripodization.
These concepts are essential when assessing diagnostic casts and determining how an RPD should be designed in relation to the patient’s remaining teeth and oral structures.
The session also highlighted how surveying can help identify favourable and unfavourable tooth contours before an RPD design is finalised.
Students move from lecture to hands-on surveying
The practical component gave students an opportunity to work directly with the William Surveyor.
Under supervision, the final-year BDS students performed surveying procedures themselves and explored how theoretical principles are applied during prosthodontic planning.
The practical exercises included identifying the path of insertion, analysing undercuts, determining the height of contour and applying surveying principles during the planning of removable partial dentures.
This hands-on component was designed to give students greater familiarity with the equipment and help them understand the clinical reasoning behind decisions made during RPD design.
For undergraduate dental students preparing for clinical practice, such exercises can be particularly important because successful removable prosthodontic treatment depends not only on knowing the principles but also on recognising how they apply to an individual cast and treatment plan.
Interactive format helps students clarify concepts
The workshop was structured to encourage interaction between students and instructors.
Participants were able to ask questions, clarify areas of difficulty and work through surveying procedures during the practical session.
The Department of Prosthodontics said the activity was aimed at bridging the gap between theoretical learning and clinical application — an issue of particular importance in the later years of undergraduate dental education, when students increasingly move from classroom-based learning towards patient-centred treatment planning.
The workshop also sought to improve students’ confidence in interpreting dental casts and using surveying findings when designing removable partial dentures.
Senior faculty and prosthodontic team lead training
The workshop was conducted under the guidance and supervision of Professor Dr. Naseer Ahmed, Head of the Department of Prosthodontics, Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine.
He was joined by Dr. Aiman Yaseen, Prosthodontics Resident; Dr. Wajiha Zia, Prosthodontics Resident; Dr. Alkesh Kammal, Prosthodontics Resident; and Dr. Komal Malik, Lecturer in Prosthodontics.
The instructors guided students through both the academic concepts and practical steps involved in dental surveying.
Their involvement allowed students to receive direct supervision while carrying out procedures on the surveyor and to connect individual technical steps with broader RPD treatment-planning principles.
Building practical confidence before clinical application
The Department of Prosthodontics said hands-on academic activities such as the surveying workshop are intended to strengthen clinical reasoning, practical competence and confidence among undergraduate dental students.
For final-year BDS students, the training provides an opportunity to consolidate concepts they are expected to use during removable prosthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning.
The workshop therefore extended beyond learning how to operate a dental surveyor.
By requiring students to identify paths of insertion, evaluate undercuts, determine height of contour and apply these findings to RPD design, the session sought to develop the decision-making skills needed to translate prosthodontic theory into clinical practice.
The Department of Prosthodontics at Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine appreciated the instructors and students for their participation and contribution to the workshop.
The activity reflected the department’s emphasis on practical learning and on preparing undergraduate dental students to apply prosthodontic principles more confidently as they progress towards independent clinical practice.
Proud moment for Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine (AIDM)! 🎉
Heartiest congratulations to Muhammad Imran Abid, a recent AIDM graduate, and Aamna Shah, Final Year BDS student, on their selection for the Student Leadership Global Oral Health Program 2027 in the USA.
We wish them both every success as they represent AIDM on this international platform and continue to grow as future leaders in oral healthcare.
Authors: Wajiha Zia, Naseer Ahmed, Huda Adil, Rizwan Jouhar
Journal: Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences (Pak J Med Sci) — 2026, Vol. 42, No. 9
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.42.9.13341
Impact Factor: 1.893
Indexing: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Quartile Q2
Description / Abstract:
Background and Objectives: Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is widely used as a denture base material, but its major drawback is low flexural strength. Graphene has emerged as a reinforcing nanofiller due to its superior mechanical properties, but evidence on its incorporation into PMMA and the effect of thermocycling remains limited. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of graphene reinforcement on the flexural strength (FS) and flexural modulus (FM) of PMMA and to assess the impact of thermocycling on these properties.
Methodology: Seventy-six PMMA samples were fabricated and divided into two groups: conventional PMMA (n = 38) and G-PMMA reinforced with 0.25 wt% graphene (n = 38). Each group was further subdivided into thermocycled and non-thermocycled subgroups (n = 19). All samples were subjected to three-point bending tests using a universal testing machine (UTM). Data were analyzed using a two-way ANOVA followed by Bonferroni correction (p < 0.05).
Results: G-PMMA demonstrated higher mean FS and FM than conventional PMMA in both thermocycled and non-thermocycled groups. Across thermocycled subgroups, significant differences in flexural strength between PMMA and G-PMMA were found (p = 0.005), and for flexural modulus, PMMA vs G-PMMA, thermocycling, and their interaction showed significant effects (p = 0.013, p = 0.016, and p = 0.006, respectively). Following Tukey’s post-hoc comparison, significant statistically significant differences on FS between PMMA and G-PMMA after thermocycling (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: G-PMMA demonstrated significantly improved flexural strength and modulus compared to conventional PMMA. Thermocycling had no significant effect on flexural strength but influenced flexural modulus, indicating its impact on material stiffness rather than strength.
Keywords: Flexural strength, Flexural modulus, Graphene, Polymethyl methacrylate, Thermocycling, Three point bending test.
Alhamdulillah! Today marks a proud milestone as we successfully signed an MoU with Karachi Grammar School.
We are deeply grateful to the Principal AIDM, *Prof. Dr. Hasnain Sakrani, and **Dr. Carl Lander*, Principal of Karachi Grammar School, for their support and commitment to academic and healthcare collaboration.
Special appreciation to *Dr. Imad Altamash*, CEO of Altamash General Hospital, for his leadership and dedication to advancing education and healthcare partnerships.
We also acknowledge the continuous encouragement of *Dr. Shaheena Altamash* and extend our sincere gratitude to *Prof. Dr. Muhammad Altamash*, President of AIDM, whose vision and guidance have been instrumental in making this collaboration possible.
This MoU reflects our shared commitment to fostering education, innovation, and community development. Looking forward to meaningful initiatives ahead.
The Dental Surgery Assistant (DSA) Program at Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine (AIDM) was officially launched on 10th February 2026, with regular classes commencing on 17th February 2026. This program represents an important step toward strengthening the dental auxiliary workforce and enhancing the quality of clinical support in dental healthcare.
The initiative is being led by Dr. Zia Abbas, Director of the Dental Auxiliary Program, whose efforts have been instrumental in developing and implementing this training program. The launch of the program was strongly supported by the leadership of Prof. Dr. Hasnain Sakrani, Principal AIDM, and Prof. Dr. Naseer Ahmed, Vice Principal AIDM. Academic oversight and educational quality guidance were provided by Dr. Shaur Sarfaraz, Director Medical Education and QEC.
The establishment of the program reflects the visionary leadership and commitment of the President of AIDM, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Altamash, whose wisdom, leadership, and forward-looking vision continue to guide the institute toward excellence in dental education and healthcare training.
