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23 - 25 September, 2010 | Dbayeh, Lebanon
BIDM 2010
The 20 th annual convention of the Lebanese Dental Association (LDA), BIDM 2010 was held at the Congress
Palace, Dbayeh, Lebanon.
In his opening speech The Scientific Chairperson of LDA/BIDM Dr. Ronald Younes stressed on the fact that this
year the scientific program had been designed to address the highly relevant issues that concern clinicians. With
the theme “sustainable dentistry” being of prime importance in designing the convention.
Where all past BIDM conventions were successes, this year’s was a remarkable event, attracting almost 1800
delegates coming from different countries around the globe like Japan, Mexico, USA, France, Germany, Spain,
Turkey, Greece, Italy, Swizerland, The Netherlands, KSA, Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, and Algeria. Gathering 24
international speakers with 55 speakers from Lebanon.
The speakers highlighted the areas of ongoing developments
and frontiers of researches and challenges in treatment
planning, clinical performance, and sustainable measures that
are essential for a long term treatment success.
The program included 125 oral sessions, 5 live video
transmissions, and 11 workshops which were of great benefits
to the participants.
A huge trade exhibition was held through the conference
with the world’s leading companies presenting the latest in
the field of materials and instruments as well as the latest
technologies in the field.
In his closing speech Younes thanked the president of LDA Dr.
Ghassan Yared for his support to the convention and the role of
LDA board in supporting the event to be a very successful one.
President of LDA & His Excellency the Minister of Health
Richa Dental group Mr. Karam & Dr. Niznick From the opening ceremony
GSK Closing ceremony W&H
LDA staff
Tamer group
Arab delegates

19 - 22 October, 2010 | Amman, Jordan
22 nd Jordanian
& the 39 th Arab
Dental Congress
Under the patronage of H.R.H.
Princess Rym Ali, the 22 nd
Jordanian & the 39 th Arab Dental
Congress was held at Le Royal
Hotel - Amman.
The comprehensive scientific program included a series of
scientific lectures presented by 80 remarkable Arab and
Foreign speakers, 6 workshops, poster presentations as well
as pre-and post-congress courses. The main guest speakers
were Dr. Mahmoud Torabinejad, Dr. Stephen Rosenstiel and
Prof. Frances M. Andreasen.
More than 50 local and International dental supply agencies
displayed their products to around 1300 participants.
H.R.H. Princess Rym Ali, Dr. Jaabari, Dr. Tarawneh
Arab Delegates
Dr. Abu Tahoun, Dr. Balto, Prof. Torabinejad
Launching
of the Arabic
Translation of
FDI Dental
Ethics Manual
The Arabic translation
of the FDI Dental Ethics
manual was launched
during the scientific event Dr. AL-Dwairi
of the 22 nd Conference
of the Jordanian Dental
Association and the 39 th
Conference of Arab Dental Association held in
Amman-Jordan from 19-22 October 2010.
Diamond sponsor: Mudieb Haddad & Sons Co./Colgate.
The manual was translated by Dr. Ziad AL-Dwairi
and Dr. Hayder AL-Waeli from faculty of Dentistry-
Jordan University of Science and Technology on
behalf of the Jordanian Dental Association.
Khoury Dental
Denta Med
Dr. Al-Darwish & Dr. Jaabari
Arab Delegates
Guest Speakers
Dr. AL-Dwairi said that the manual is published
in a practical pocket size format and it is hoped
that it will become an invaluable aid to the work
routine of dental practices and dental schools
in the Arab World in order to give all involved
in dental education and care the opportunity to
benefit from the principles conveyed in this book.
Dr. AL-Dwairi added: The manual provides a
concise introduction to the basic concepts of
ethics and their application to the most common
issues encountered by dentists in their daily
practice. In addition to its emphasis on the
practical application of ethical principles, the
Manual focuses on the relationship among ethics,
professionalism and human rights.
At Ibn Rushd booth
Stern Weber
A-dec
Lutfi
Basamat Pharmadent
Al-Shumukh Medical Co.
Dr. AL-Dwairi was a member of the international
advisory group formed for the publication of the
manual in its English language.
Mudieb Haddad & Sons Co.
Neobiotech

28 - 30 October, 2010 | Damascus, Syria
2 nd Syrian British Dental Conference
& 2 nd Scientific Meeting of the Syrian
Section of IADR
Prepared by: Dr. Adel Moufti
Vice President, Syrian Society
for Dental Research
Under the Patronage of Prof. Wael Moala; President of Damascus University, the conference was held in the
prestigious Omayd Palace in Damascus and was organised by the Syrian Association of Dental Research (Syrian
Section of IADR) and the Syrian British Medical Society in coordination with the Dental School of Damascus University.
With the theme “Aesthetic Dentistry – Top Tips for a Natural Smile” the conference featured talks by eminent
speakers. Amongst the guests were Dr. Amarjit Gill; Head of the British Dental Association, Prof. Edward Lynch;
Director of Dentistry at the University of Warwick, Prof. Ashraf Ayoub; Prof. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at
Glasgow Dental Hospital, Prof. Richard Palmer; Professor of Implant Dentistry and Periodontology at King’s
College London, Prof. Marrie Hosey; Head of Paediatric Dentistry at King’s College London and Prof. Brian Millar;
Programme Director, MSc in Aesthetic Dentistry at King’s College, London. 40 more consultants and speakers
from across the UK, Syria, Lebanon, Tunisia, KSA, Pakistan, Egypt, Iran, and the UAE have contributed to the
multidisciplinary conference covering all aspects of aesthetic dentistry with oral and poster presentations.
From updates on Orthodontics and Botox to the latest developments in Dental Ceramics and Implants, emphasis
was given to the evidence-based inter-relation
between all dental specialties to achieve
optimum aesthetic results. Delegates have
particularly highly valued their participation in
the Clinical Debates session, which allowed
an interactive discussion with a number of
specialists in different disciplines using the state
of the art Audience Voting System.
The 750 delegates had the opportunity to visit
an exhibition of latest technologies and materials
from major dental industries.
The conference management appreciates the
support of the sponsors including Yafour Resort
in Damascus, Smile Dental Journal, Ivoclar UK,
DMG and Kochaji Publication Establishment.
Prof. Albonni, Prof. Yousef & Dr. Almasri
The organising committee members
with the president of the British
Dental Association
Prof. Edward Lynch
Dr. Pierre Saloum
Eng. Houssam Jurdi
Dr. Amarjit & Dr. Siobhan
Dr. Joseph, Miss Solange & Mr. Farzat
Dr. Farwati, Dr. Almasri & Dr. Hans
Smile Dental Journal | Volume 5, Issue 4 - 2010 | 72 |

28 - 30 October, 2010 | Beirut, Lebanon
7 th International Meeting of
SENAME
Mediterranean Society of
Implantology and Modern Dentistry
For many years, SENAME’s annual session has been
leaving its marks on the scientific calendar of Mediterranean
dentistry. In 2010, under the patronage of the faculty of
Dental Medicine, SAINT JOSEPH UNIVERSITY (USJ) and with
the theme “State of the Art in Implantology and Modern
Dentistry”, the Mediterranean Society of Implantology and
Modern Dentistry held its 7 th International Meeting of SENAME
at Campus of Medical Science, USJ, Beirut – Lebanon
gathering global leaders in oral implantology who shared
their clinical expertise in surgical practice, as well as recent
advancements in research, academics and overall industry.
Oral presentations, live transmissions, Junior Podium and
pre-meeting courses enriched the program where Dr.
Maurice Salama & Dr. Henry Salama (USA) presented
a surgical video live from Atlanta showing “Advanced
Simultaneous Bone Ridge Augmentation and Sinus Elevation”.
More than 20 leading companies exhibited their dental
products to around 500 attendees.
Main sponsor: Tixos Implants.
During a Lecture
Dr. Makary, Prof. Naaman, Dr. El Khoury
At Richa Dental Store booth
Dr. Henry Salama at Cedra booth
Dr. Christian Makary (right) at Tekka booth
Exhibitors
During a Lecture
Dental Tech

28 - 29 October, 2010 | Beirut, Lebanon
For the first time in the history of Arab and Mediterranean countries, Mediterranean and Arab societies of Pediatric
Dentistry were gathered in one convention at the same time in Lebanon.
Arab Societies of Pediatric Dentistry meet once every two years in a convention in an Arab country. Lebanon gathered them
in 2002. Mediterranean Societies of Pediatric Dentistry meet once every four years in a Mediterranean country.
Lebanon had the chance to organize it in 1994.
In the year of 2010, the torch of knowledge has been entrusted to Lebanon to gather the Arab and Mediterranean
countries and The Lebanese Society of Pediatric Dentistry had the honor to organize The 7 th Mediterranean Congress of
Pediatric Dentistry with the 8 th Arab Congress of Pediatric Dentistry, on October 28-29, 2010 in Le Bristol Hotel/ Beirut.
The Arab Societies (Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Tunisia, Kuwait, Jordan and Sudan) had their General Assembly on
Wednesday October 27, 2010 at Le Bristol Hotel where they discussed about making the Arab Society Association
more professionally evaluated on many levels and where Lebanon took the lead for Presidency till 2012 (President: Dr.
Mohamed Ezzeddine, Secretary General: Dr. Bechara Asmar, Treasurer: Dr. Georges Abi Hatem).
During the meeting of the Mediterranean Societies (Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Tunisia, France, Italy, Turkey and Greece)
on Thursday October 28, 2010, Prof. Guiliano Falcolini proposed with an early discussed book to create during the
meeting and join the Mediterranean Association Of Pediatric Dentistry.
After voting, 3 members were elected as a board committee for 4 years:
President Dr. Mohamed Ezzeddine, Secretary General Prof. Guiliano Falcolini, Treasurer Dr. Bechara Al Asmar.
More than 30 Medical and Dental Companies sponsored this International event.
Two head speakers; Prof. Stephen Moss [USA], Dr. Alice Harfouche [Canada] and 30 speakers from all over the world
participated during these 2 days of conferences.
Prof. Charles Pilipilie
Dr. Mohamed, Miss Solange & Dr. Amr
Opening ceremony
Prof. Charles Pilipilie
Dr. Alice Harfouche
Prof. Stephen Moss

3 - 4 November, 2010 | Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
The 7 th Gulf
Dental Association
Conference
Under the auspecies of H.E. Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Obaid Al
Saidi; Sultanate of Oman Minister of Health, the 7 th Gulf Dental
Association Conference was hosted in 2010 in The Sultanate of
Oman and organized by the Oman Dental Association in Al-Bustan
Palace Hotel.
Dr. Hamad Al-Harthy; President of the Organizing Committee of the
Congress and President of the Oman Dental Society, welcomed the
audience during the opening ceremony and spoke about the rich
support offered by the Sultan for the Congress.
Dr. Mohammad H. Al-Jammaz; General Secretary of the Gulf
Dental Association (GDA) mentioned: “Based on the GDA rules
and policies, this annual scientific conference focused during its
activities at aiming to improve continuing education, prevention,
research, development of standards, and enhancement of dental
care and awareness by the citizens and residents of GCC countries.
With the sincere cooperation of all dental societies and the support
from the governments in the GCC countries, the GDA conference
becoming one of the most important events on the international
dental calendar, giving the dental professionals the opportunity to
meet, share and discuss the latest in the dental science, art, ethics
and technology.”
The conference involved the main scientific program, exhibition and
pre-conference workshops as well as Poster Presentations covering
various disciplines of the dental profession.
The GDA Board held its 13 th meeting during the event discussing
future issues of the association.
Dr. Al-Jammaz and Dr. Al-Harthy
Dr. Al Madany during the trophy ceremony
Dr. Darwish during the trophy ceremony
Dr. Rajaa, Miss Solange and Dr. Aisha
DeguDent booth
GSK booth
Miss Sfeir with Dr. Al Kahtani
Visiting Smile booth