RAK College of Dental Sciences

Mini I Top Lecture and Workshop
2025-09-23 | RAKCODS, United Arab Emirates
Date: 23th September 2025
Venue: RAK College of Dental Sciences
Organizer: RAKCODS in collaboration with Curaden Academy
Coordinator: CPD Committee, Chair Person: Dr. Fadia Alfateh
RAK College of Dental Sciences is pleased to host an interactive Mini I Top Lecture and Workshop exclusively for our 3rd-year students on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
This engaging session provided students with hands-on experience and practical insights into innovative oral health techniques, enhancing their understanding of preventive strategies and patient education.

Al Salaf Al Saleh School Community Outreach Program
2025-09-23
Date: 23 September 2025 | Venue: Al Salaf Al Saleh School | Organizer: RAKCODS Community Team / Prof. Dusan Surdilovic | Beneficiaries: 72
RAK College of Dental Sciences conducted a community outreach visit at Al Salaf Al Saleh School with 3rd year BDS students. The visit focused on basic oral health awareness, dental screening, preventive guidance, and practical advice on maintaining good oral hygiene habits among schoolchildren.

Al Salaf Al Saleh School Community Outreach Program
2025-09-25
Date: 25 September 2025 | Venue: Al Salaf Al Saleh School | Organizer: RAKCODS Community Team / Prof. Dusan Surdilovic | Beneficiaries: 38
The RAKCODS team continued its school-based community outreach at Al Salaf Al Saleh School. Students participated in oral screening and health education activities, supporting early identification of dental needs and reinforcing preventive messages related to toothbrushing, diet, and regular dental visits.

Breast cancer Awareness campaign “Early detection saves lives – together, let’s make a difference.”
2025-10-16
Date : 16 October 2025
Venue : RAKCODS

“Early detection saves lives – together, let’s make a difference.”
The event aimed to spread awareness about the importance of regular screenings, early diagnosis, and supporting those affected by breast cancer. Our students, faculty, and staff came together to promote a message of hope, strength, and solidarity.
Together, we stand committed to making a difference — because awareness today can save lives tomorrow

1st Annual Emirates Orthodontic Society Congress
2025-10-17
Date: 17th October 2025
Attendee:

Dr. Ghiath Mahmoud
.Dr. Shahistha Parveen Dasnadi,
4 MPDS students

Digital Workflow Workshop
2025-10-23
Date : 23 October 2025
Venue : RAKCODS

RAK College of Dental Sciences (RAKCODS) hosted the Digital Workflow Workshop on Tuesday, 23rd October 2025, from 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM, presented by Dr. Ali Suleiman.
The workshop provided an in-depth exploration of the complete digital workflow in prosthodontics, highlighting the integration of intraoral scanning, CAD/CAM design, and digital fabrication in contemporary clinical practice. Participants gained valuable hands-on experience and practical insights into how digital technologies enhance precision, efficiency, and patient outcomes in restorative dentistry.
The event reflected RAKCODS’s continuous commitment to advancing digital innovation, academic excellence, and clinical proficiency within dental education. The College extends its appreciation to Dr. Ali Suleiman and team for their marvelous collaboration, and to all attendees for their active participation and enthusiasm.
Together, we continue to advance towards a smarter and more digital future in dentistry!

Al Naser Private School / Julphar Community Outreach Program
2025-11-04
Date: 4 November 2025 | Venue: Al Naser Private School / Julphar | Organizer: RAKCODS Community Team / Prof. Dusan Surdilovic | Beneficiaries: 35
RAKCODS organized a community dental visit to Al Naser Private School / Julphar. The activity included oral health education, basic dental screening, and preventive counselling delivered with the participation of 3rd year BDS students under academic supervision.

Al Naser Private School / Julphar Community Outreach Program
2025-11-06
Date: 6 November 2025 | Venue: Al Naser Private School / Julphar | Organizer: RAKCODS Community Team / Prof. Dusan Surdilovic | Beneficiaries: 106
A second outreach visit was conducted at Al Naser Private School / Julphar to extend the oral health promotion activity to a larger student group. The RAKCODS team provided dental screening and simple preventive instructions aimed at improving oral hygiene awareness among schoolchildren.

All-day Dubai Client Accreditation Workshop
2025-11-07
Date: 7th November 2025
Organizer: Accreditation Canada
Attendee:
Dr. Vivek Padmanabhan

Impression Materials and Techniques
2025-11-10
Date: 10 November 2025
Venue: RAKCODS
Coordinator: CPD Committee, Chair Person: Dr. Fadia Alfateh
Presenter: Mr. Juan Carlos Arzac, Worldwide Technical Training Manager, ZHERMACK, Clinical Education Product Specialist, DENTSPLY SIRONA EDS

The session provides a concise overview of dental impression materials, focusing on their classification, composition, properties, indications, and clinical selection. The accompanying hands-on component allows participants to mix, manipulate, and use commonly employed impression materials, emphasizing correct handling techniques, tray selection, timing, and infection control to achieve accurate and reproducible impressions in clinical practice.

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Impression Material Lecture and Hands on Workshop
2025-11-10
Date: 10 November 2025
Venue: RAKCODS.
Presenter: Mr. Juan Carlos Arzac
Worldwide Technical Training Manager, ZHERMACK
Clinical Education Product Specialist, DENTSPLY SIRONA EDS
Coordinator: CPD Committee, Chairperson: Dr. Fadia Alfateh

IADR-UAE Hatton Award competition
2025-11-11
Date: 11th November 2025
Venue: RAKCODS
Coordinator: Research and Ethic Committee: Dr. Sofiqul Islam

RAK Modern Private School Community Outreach Program
2025-11-11
Date: 11 November 2025 | Venue: RAK Modern Private School | Organizer: RAKCODS Community Team / Prof. Dusan Surdilovic | Beneficiaries: 156
RAKCODS delivered a structured school outreach program at RAK Modern Private School. The visit combined dental screening with oral health education, allowing 3rd year BDS students to engage directly with the community while promoting prevention and early dental care.

TMD – Etiology, Classification & Diagnosis / Myogenous & Arthrogenous
2025-11-13
Date: 13th November 2025
Venue: RAKCODS
Presenter: Dr. Sumit Gupta
BDS, MDS, DABOP, FAAOP, FPFA, FWFO
Diplomate, American Board of Orofacial Pain
Fellow, American Academy of Orofacial Pain
Coordinator: CPD Committee, Chairperson: Dr. Fadia Alfateh

RAK Modern Private School Community Outreach Program
2025-11-13
Date: 13 November 2025 | Venue: RAK Modern Private School | Organizer: RAKCODS Community Team / Prof. Dusan Surdilovic | Beneficiaries: 121
The community outreach program at RAK Modern Private School continued with additional student groups. The activity supported community-based learning for BDS students and offered schoolchildren practical guidance on toothbrushing, dietary habits, plaque control, and the importance of routine dental checkups.

39th CAD/CAM Digital &Oral Facial Aesthetics International Dental ConfEx
2025-11-14 08:00 - 2025-11-15 17:00 UTC
Date: 14-15th November 2025
Attendee:

Muhammed Mustahsen Rahman
Md Sofiqul
Ghiath Mahmoud
Shahistha Parveen Dasnadi,
Fadia Alfateh
25 Students and Interns

Digital Orthodontic Symposium
2025-11-14 08:00 - 2025-11-15 17:00
Date: 14-15th November 2025
Attendee:

Ghiath Mahmoud
.Dr. Shahistha Parveen Dasnadi,
MDSO students

Pakistan Higher Secondary School Community Outreach Program
2025-11-18
Date: 18 November 2025 | Venue: Pakistan Higher Secondary School | Organizer: RAKCODS Community Team / Prof. Dusan Surdilovic | Beneficiaries: 190
RAKCODS conducted a large-scale school dental outreach activity at Pakistan Higher Secondary School. The visit included oral health awareness, screening support, preventive counselling, and student engagement designed to strengthen dental health knowledge in the school community.

Health Checkup Campaign at Manar Mall
2025-11-19
Date: 19 November 2025 | Venue: Manar Mall | Organizer: RAKMHSU / RAKCODS Community Team / Prof. Dusan Surdilovic
RAKCODS participated in a university-associated health checkup campaign at Manar Mall. The activity contributed to public health outreach by supporting community awareness, preventive health promotion, and access to basic health-related guidance for the wider Ras Al Khaimah community.

Pakistan Higher Secondary School Community Outreach Program
2025-11-20
Date: 20 November 2025 | Venue: Pakistan Higher Secondary School | Organizer: RAKCODS Community Team / Prof. Dusan Surdilovic | Beneficiaries: 171
A follow-up community outreach visit was conducted at Pakistan Higher Secondary School. The RAKCODS team and 3rd year BDS students provided dental screening and oral health education, reinforcing preventive messages and supporting the college’s commitment to community service.

Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology
2025-11-21 08:00 - 2025-11-23 17:00
Date: 21-23 November 2025
Venue: Nov Navi Mumbai
Presenters: Dr. Krishna Chytanya Nallan
Oral Presentation Title: “Nallan lines for oral radiography”

Health Checkup for Senior Citizens
2025-11-24
Date: 24 November 2025 | Venue: Community Health Checkup Venue | Organizer: RAKMHSU / RAKCODS Community Team / Prof. Dusan Surdilovic
RAKCODS contributed to a health checkup initiative for senior citizens, with emphasis on community support, preventive awareness, and access to basic health guidance. The activity reflected the college’s role in supporting vulnerable and priority community groups.

The National Academic Sabbatical Roadshow
2025-11-27
Date: 27th November 2025
Venue:
Attendee: Dr. Fadia Alfateh

The 59th Indian Orthodontic Conference
2025-11-28 08:00 - 2025-11-30 17:00
Date: 28-30 November 2025
Venue: Radisson BluResort
Presenters: Dr. Shahistha Parveen Dasnadi
Oral Presentation Title: “Beyond Expansion|: Clinical Journey with MARPE”

Ethical Framework at RAKCODS
2025-12-15
Date: 15th December 2025
Venue: RAKCODS
Presenter: Dr. Sofiqul Islam
Assistant Professor, Operative Dentistry Chairperson, Research and Ethics Committee
Organizer: RAKCODS, Human Resource office

Entrustable Professional Activities
2025-12-15
Date: 15th December 2025
Venue: RAKCODS
Presenter: Dr. Vivek Padmanabhan
Associate Professor, Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry Chairperson, Clinical Sciences
Chairperson, Quality and Patient Safety
Organizer: RAKCODS, Human Resource office

Annual Patient Safety Training
2025-12-15 08:00 - 17:00

Code Blue & Medication Management
2025-12-16
Date: 16th December 2025
Venue: RAKCODS
Presenter: Dr. Riham Mohamed
Assistant Professor, Oral Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgery Chairperson, Infection Prevention and Control Committee
Organizer: RAKCODS, Human Resource office

Communication with Arabic Patients (Basic Skills)
2025-12-19
Date: 23th December 2025
Venue: RAKCODS
Presenter: Mr. Mahmoud Abu Nawa
Marketing Officer
Organizer: RAKCODS, Human Resource office

Training on Basic Excel
2025-12-19
Date: 19th December 2025
Venue: RAKCODS
Presenter: Mr. Tanveer Akhtar
IT Supervisor
Organizer: RAKCODS, Human Resource office
