Press Release: Saudi Dental Society R iyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The 24th Saudi Den- tal Society International Dental Conference was a great success and was well attended with 2,070 participants. Exhi- bition included 52 international companies. There were 29 oral presenters for the scien- tific session and 66 for poster presentation. Three types of different research awards were also given, the Young Dentist Re- search Award, Graduate Student Research Award and Poster Presentation Award. Furthermore, there were 9 continuous Con- tinuing Education Courses and Workshops given with the attendance of 465 with dif- ferent specialties like: Oral Diagnosis; Im- plantology; Endodontics; Evidence Based Dentistry and special course for the Dental Hygienists. The 24th Saudi Dental Society International Dental Conference More than 2000 participants attended THE FIFTH ANNUAL AMERICAN ACADEMY OF IMPLANT DENTISTRY MaxiCourse®- UAE 2013-2014 A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY DENTAL IMPLANTOLOGY In Fulfillment of the Educational Requirement for the Examination for Associate Fellow Membership for the American Academy MaxiCourse ® Advantage Venue & Dates 300 hours of comprehensive lectures, live surgeries, demonstration and hands-on sessions. In depth review of surgical and prosthetic protocols. Sessions stretch across 10 months in 5 modules of 6 days. Each session is always inclusive of a weekend. Over 14 speakers from the International Community who are amongst the most distinguished names in implantology will teach the curriculum. Certificate of completion awarded by the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Non commercial, non sponsored course covering a wide spectrum of implant types and system. Hands-on patient treatment under direct AAID faculty supervision. SEHA‐ AHS Healthcare Centers Abu Dhabi University Module 1 13th ‐ 18th June, 2013 Module 2 24th – 29th August, 2013 Module 3 7th – 12th November, 2013 Module 4 24th – 29th January, 2014 Module 5 24th ‐30th April, 2014 Registration Pre‐Registration is Mandatory as it is a limited Participation Program. For further information and registration details visit website: www.aaid‐asia.org or e‐mail Dr. Ninette Banday, Coordinator AAID‐MaxiCourse UAE at drnbanday@yahoo.com . The Faculty are as follows: Dr. Shankar Iyer, USA Director, AAID Maxi Course®UAE Diplomate, American Board of Oral Implantology Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey Dr. Ninette Banday, UAE Head of Dental Services, AHS-SEHA Co-Director AAID Maxicourse- Abu Dhabi, UAE Dr. Jihad Abdallah, Lebanon Fellow , American Academy of Implant Dentistry Founder and Director, Beirut Implant Dentistry Center, Beirut, Lebanon Director, AAID Maxi course ®Jordan Dr. Alfred "Duke" Heller, USA President Midwest Institute of Implant Dentistry Diplomate ABOI Dr. William Locante, USA Diplomate of ABOI/ID Fellow of American Academy of Implant Dentistry Dr. Frank LaMar, USA Fellow, American Academy of Implant Dentistry Diplomate, American Board of Oral Implantology Dr. John Minichetti, USA Diplomat, American Board of Oral Implantology Honored Fellow, American Academy of Implant Dentistry Dr. Mattew Kattadiyil, USA Director, Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics, Loma Linda University,CA Associate Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Implant Dentistry, Loma Linda University,CA Dr. James Rutkowski, USA President – American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry Acting Editor – Journal of Oral Implantology Dr.Burnee Dunson, USA Fellow of the AAID Diplomate ABOI Dr. Stuart Orton-Jones, UK Founder Member, The Pankey Association Member, Alabama Implant Study Group Director, The Stuart Orton-Jones Institute Dr. Phillipe Tardieu, France Inventor- of the Safe System Author- CT guided reconstructions Dr. Hilt Tatum, France Professor, Lille University, France Developer, Sinus Lift and Bone Expansion Techniques Diplomate, American Board of Oral Implantology Fellow, American Academy of Implant Dentistry Dr. Natalie Wong, Canada Diplomate, American Board of Oral Implantology Fellow, American Academy of Implant Dentistry 2009 Program Accredited by Health Authority‐Abu Dhabi (HAAD) for 251 CME Hours 2010 Program Accredited by Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD) for 258.25 CME Hours 2011 Program Accredited by Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD) for 210 CME Hours 2012 Program Accredited by Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD) for 224 CME Hours 2013 Program Accreditation by Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD) under process 30 Dental tribune Middle East & Africa Edition | March-April 2013events