RAK College of Dental Sciences

World Breast Cancer Awareness Day
2024-10-24
Date: 24 October 2024
Venue: RAKCODS
Coordinator: Dr. Fadia Alfateh, RAKCODS’s Student Affair representative
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RAK College of Dental Sciences (RAKCODS) proudly joined the global movement in observing World Breast Cancer Awareness Day, reaffirming its commitment to health education, early detection, and community support.
The awareness day included supportive booth and interactive discussion with the students, staff, and patient aimed at raising awareness about breast cancer prevention, early signs, and the importance of regular screening. The initiative reflects RAKCODS’s dedication to promoting public health awareness and empowering students and staff to become advocates for wellness within the community.

World Mental Health Day
2024-10-17
Date: 17 October 2024
Venue: RAKCODS
Coordinator: Dr. Fadia Alfateh, RAKCODS Student Affair representative
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RAK College of Dental Sciences (RAKCODS) observed Mental Health Awareness Day to promote psychological well-being among dental students, staff, and patients. The awareness day included supportive booth and interactive discussion with the students, staff, and patient aimed at raising awareness about the importance of mental health in fostering the workspace environment andenhancing patient care, given the emotional demands of clinical training and patient interaction in dentistry.

Bangladesh English Private School
2024-10-15
Date: 15th October 2024
Venue: Bangladesh English Private School
Organizer: RAKCODS Community team
Status/ Remark: The RAKCODS Community team, led by Dr. Vivek Padmanabhan, marketing management, represented by Mr. Majed, teaching assistants, and year 3 students, had conducted dental screening of 125 students and had live demonstrations on oral hygiene and related topics, such as brushing techniques, dental caries, and the importance of a good diet, to better educate the children on how to take proper care of their teeth and general health. Activities and games related to oral hygiene have been conducted to engage and motivate the children.

Endodontic Scientific Day
2024-10-11 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Date: 11 October 2024, Time: 9:00- 17:00.
Venue: RAKCODS.
Presenter: Dr. Mohamed Mohsen Abielhassan the Cofounder of Terauchi Endodontic Institute Collaboration: representative of Terauchi Endodontic Institute and Scorpios Dental Company
Attendee: 64 delegates (Clinical Instructors, Interns 5th year and 4th year students)
Coordinator: CPD Committee, Chairperson: Dr. Fadia Alfateh
This specialized academic event offered dental students, clinical instructors, and interns an exceptional opportunity to engage with cutting-edge techniques and insights in the field of endodontics, delivered by an internationally recognized expert, Dr. Mohamed Mohsen Abielhassan. This collaboration underscores RAKCODS’s commitment to enhancing clinical education through global academic and industry partnerships that bring real-world expertise into the learning environment for excellence.
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Endodontic Scientific Day
2024-10-11
This specialized academic event offered dental students, clinical instructors, and interns an exceptional opportunity to engage with cutting-edge techniques and insights in the field of endodontics, delivered by an internationally recognized expert, Dr. Mohamed Mohsen Abielhassan. This collaboration underscores RAKCODS’s commitment to enhancing clinical education through global academic and industry partnerships that bring real-world expertise into the learning environment for excellence.
Date: 11 October 2024, Time: 9:00- 17:00.
Venue: RAKCODS.
Presenter: Dr. Mohamed Mohsen Abielhassan the Cofounder of Terauchi Endodontic Institute Collaboration: representative of Terauchi Endodontic Institute and Scorpios Dental Company
Attendee: 64 delegates (Clinical Instructors, Interns 5th year and 4th year students)
Coordinator: CPD Committee, Chairperson: Dr. Fadia Alfateh

Ras Al Khaimah Modern Private School, Al Dhait
2024-10-10
Date: 10th October 2024
Venue: RAK Modern Private School, Al Dhait
Organizer: RAKCODS Community team
Status/ Remark: Oral screening of 77 students had been done by the Year 3 dental students and RAKCODS Community Services Team, led by Dr. Vivek Padmanabhan, marketing management, represented by Mr. Majed, and teaching assistants, to check their oral hygiene status and also to assess their dental needs. It has been found that many students are susceptible to high caries risk. The children were educated regarding the importance of keeping good oral hygiene, encouraged to brush their teeth by giving them a brushing activity sheet, and emphasized the role of regular visits to the dentist.

Ras Al Khaimah Modern Private School, Al Dhait
2024-10-08
Date: 8th October 2024
Venue: RAK Modern Private School, Al Dhait
Organizer: RAKCODS Community team
Status/ Remark: The RAKCODS Community Team, led by Dr. Vivek Padmanabhan, marketing management, represented by Mr. Majed, teaching assistants, and Year 3 students, conducted an oral screening and dental screening of 77 students and had live demonstrations on oral hygiene and related topics, such as brushing techniques, dental caries, and the importance of a good diet, to better educate the children on how to take proper care of their teeth and general health. Activities and games related to oral hygiene have been conducted to engage and motivate the children.

Ras Al Khaimah Modern Private School, Al Dhait
2024-10-03
Date: 3rd October 2024
Venue: RAK Modern Private School, Al Dhait
Organizer: RAKCODS Community team
Status/ Remark: : The RAKCODS Community Team, led by Dr. Vivek Padmanabhan, marketing management, represented by Mr. Majed, teaching assistants, and Year 3 students, conducted an oral screening of 76 students, checked their oral hygiene, and assessed their dental needs. It has been found that many students are susceptible to high caries risk. The children were educated regarding the importance of keeping good oral hygiene, encouraged to brush their teeth by giving them a brushing activity sheet, and emphasized the role of regular visits to the dentist.

Ras Al Khaimah Modern Private School, Al Dhait
2024-10-01 | RAK Modern Private School, United Arab Emirates
Date: 1st October 2024
Venue: RAK Modern Private School, Al Dhait
Organizer: RAKCODS Community team
Status/ Remark: The RAKCODS Community Team, led by Dr. Vivek Padmanabhan, marketing management, represented by Mr. Majed, and Teaching Assistants, and Year 3 Students conducted an oral screening of 76 students and had live demonstrations on oral hygiene and related topics, such as brushing techniques, dental caries, and the importance of a good diet, to better educate the children on how to take proper care of their teeth and general health. Activities and games related to oral hygiene have been conducted to engage and motivate the children.

The Basics of Laboratory Animal Handling & Experimental Techniques
2024-09-27 - 2024-09-29
Date: 27th – 29th September 2024
Venue: RAKMHSU
Organizer: RAKMHSU
Faculty Participated:

Sivan Padma Priya
Krishna Chytanya Nallan
Riham Abdelraouf Hyder Mohammed
Fadia Alfateh.

gDigiHealth.KEE Conference - GLOBAL DIGITAL HEALTH KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE & EMPOWERMENT CONFERENCE (AI& Clinical Radiology lecture and workshop)
2024-09-26
Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024
Time: 9:00- 17:00.
Organized: with Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi
Attended by: 10 Students (5 BDS year 5 and 5 BDS Year 4)
Coordinator: Dr. Fadia Alfateh, RAKCODS Student Affair representative

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RAK College of Dental Sciences’ students proudly participated in the “ gDigiHealth.KEE Conference – Global Digital Health Knowledge Exchange & Empowerment”, a pioneering event focused on the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Clinical Radiology. The conference featured an in-depth lecture and hands-on workshop exploring emerging digital health technologies and their applications in diagnostic imaging and patient care. Participation in this forward-looking event reflects RAKCODS’s ongoing commitment to embracing innovation in healthcare education and equipping students and faculty with future-ready knowledge and skills in digital dentistry and medical imaging.

World Patient Safety Day
2024-09-17
Date: 17 September 2024
Venue: RAKCODS
Coordinator: Dr. Vivek Padmanabhan, Chairperson Quality and Patient Safety
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RAK College of Dental Sciences (RAKCODS) proudly joined the global community in observing World Patient Safety Day, a vital initiative dedicated to promoting safe healthcare practices and raising awareness about patient safety worldwide.
RAKCODS emphasized the importance of patient-centered care, risk prevention, and the continuous improvement of safety protocols within dental practice. This observance reflects the college’s ongoing commitment to cultivating a culture of safety, responsibility, and excellence in healthcare delivery.

The IFEA, WORLD ENDODONTIC CONGRESS
2024-09-11 08:00 - 2024-09-14 17:00
Date: 11-14th September 2024
Venue: Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Presenters: Dr. Mohamed Elsayed
Oral Presentation Title: “An overview of contemporary approaches to teaching Endodontics at the undergraduate level around the world: Is there a need for consensus?”

Poster presentation Title: Comparative Evaluation of Tooth Discoloration Induced by an Experimental Antibiotic Paste Modified with Nano Chitosan on Bovine Teeth

AEEDC 2025 Partnership
2024-09-10 08:00 - 17:00
Academic partner with AEEDC 2025 Signed by the Dean with announcement of RAKCODS as an A academic Partner for AEEDC 2025
Coordinator: Dr. Fadia Alfateh, Chair Person of CPD Committee
This strategic alliance reflects the institution’s growing academic influence and its ongoing commitment to fostering meaningful engagement with leading dental platforms worldwide, promoting knowledge exchange, innovation, research, and academic excellence.

AEEDC Orientation Presentation
2024-09-02 | RAKCODS, United Arab Emirates
Date: 2 September 2024 (1st -3rd year) & 3 September 2024 (4th, 5th and Interns)
Venue: RAKCODS
Coordinator: CPD Committee, Chair Person: Dr. Fadia Alfateh
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The presentation provided students with essential insights into AEEDC’s academic and exhibition components, which is one of the most prominent global events in the dental field, participation protocols, and opportunities for professional development. The orientation also emphasized the significance of RAKCODS’s role as an official Academic Partner for AEEDC 2025, encouraging active student involvement in international academic platforms and fostering a spirit of innovation, leadership, and global engagement within the dental community

Learners of Determination Training
2024-08-24 | RAKCODS, United Arab Emirates
Date: 24 August 2023
Venue: RAKCODS
Presenter : Mr. Rashid Mohiuddin
Organizer: Mr. Nisar Ahmed Nisar , Head of Human Resource

Conflict Resolution
2024-06-07 | RAKCODS, United Arab Emirates
Date: 7 June 2024
Venue: RAKCODS
Presenter: Mr. Gururaj Sherigar
Organizer: Mr. Nisar Ahmed Nisar , Head of Human Resource

Effective Time Management
2024-05-31 | RAKCODS, United Arab Emirates
Date: 31 May 2024
Venue: RAKCODS
Presenter: Mr. Gururaj Sherigar
Organizer: Mr. Nisar Ahmed Nisar , Head of Human Resource

Stress Management & Work Life Balance
2024-05-24 | RAKCODS, United Arab Emirates
Date: 24 May 2024
Venue: RAKCODS
Presenter: Mr. Gururaj Sherigar
Organizer: Mr. Nisar Ahmed Nisar , Head of Human Resource

RAK American Academy
2024-05-20 | RAK American Academy, United Arab Emirates
Date: 20th May 2024
Venue: RAK American Academy
Organizer: RAKCODS Community Outreach Program
Status/Remark: The RAKCODS Community Team conducted an oral screening of 278 students and educated them about the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene, brushing technique, and dental caries through presentations that included live and video demonstrations.

Saqar Hospital RAK
2024-05-13 | Saqar Hospital RAK, United Arab Emirates
Date: 13th May 2024
Venue: Saqar Hospital RAK
Organizer: RAKCODS Community Outreach Program
Status/ Remark: The RAKCODS Community Team conducted an oral screening of 64 workers and staff as well as random blood glucose level, blood pressure, body mass index. BDS interns have educated the staff about the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene, brushing technique, and dental caries through presentations that included live and video demonstrations.

RAKMHSU Alumni Meet
2024-05-04 - 2024-05-07 | RAKMHSU, United Arab Emirates
RAKMHSU Alumni Meet
Date: 4th May 2024
Venue: RAKMHSU
Organizer : Alumani organizing Commuitt
Coordinator :

Shadi El Bahra , Assistant Professor & Specialist in Prosthodontics
Fadia Alfateh , RAKCODS Student Affair representative

What after BDS Date
2024-04-25 | India, India
What after BDS
Date: 25th April 2024
Venue: India “Online”
Presenter : Krishna Chytanya Nallan, Assistant professor in Oral medicine and Oral radiology

14th Teacher Training Retreat Conference on Immediate Functional Loading
2024-04-10 - 2024-04-13 | Antalya, Turkey, Turkey
14th Teacher Training Retreat Conference on Immediate Functional Loading
Date: 10th -13th April 2024
Venue: Antalya, Turkey
Presenter: Dr. Fadia Awadalkreem ,RAKCODS, RAKMHSU

Sheikh Zayed Mosque MOH
2024-03-31 | Sheikh Zayed Mosque MOH, United Arab Emirates
Date: 31st March 2024
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Mosque MOH
Organizer: RAKCODS Community Outreach Program

Status/ Remark: RAK Medical and Health Sciences University has organised a General Health Check up Campaign forSheikh Zayed Mosque,Ras Al Khaimah in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Prevention and Ministry Representative office Ras Al Khaimah. The campaign included Blood Pressure, blood glucose (glucometer), BMI and dental screening. RAKCODS has visited The community visit was undertaken by RAKCODS Community Services Team, students and Dental Interns.A total number of 27 patients were screened for random blood glucose level, blood pressure, body mass index by the MBBS, BSN and B Pharm students. BDS students and interns have performed dental screening. Patients were then educated on the various systemic illnesses that can affect them based on the abnormal readings.

Accreditation Canada – Diamond Accredited Achievement celebration
2024-03-08 | RAKCODS, United Arab Emirates
Date: 8th March 2024.
Venue: RAKCODS
Organizer : RAKCODS

City University Ajman First International Conference
2024-03-07 09:00 - 17:00 | City University Ajman, United Arab Emirates
Date: 7th Mar 2024
Venue: City University Ajman
Poster Title: “Edge strength of resin restorative materials”
Faculty Supervisors:
Dr. Kusai Baroudi, Associate Professor, Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry
Dr. Mohamad Elsayed, Assistant Professor Endodontics.
Students:
Manar Ahmad Zaghnoun
Roua Mohamad Smoudi
Status: Winner 2nd place poster competition
Poster competition’s panel judge: Dr. Fadia Alfateh
Coordinator: Dr. Fadia Alfateh , Chair Person of CPD Committee

St. Mary Private High School RAK
2024-03-06 | St. Mary Private High School RAK, United Arab Emirates
Date: 6th March 2024
Venue: St. Mary Private High School RAK
Organizer: RAKCODS Community Outreach Program
Status/ Remark: The RAKCODS Community Team conducted an oral screening of 147 students and educated them about the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene, brushing technique, and dental caries through presentations that included live and video demonstrations.

St. Mary Private High School RAK
2024-03-04 | St. Mary Private High School RAK, United Arab Emirates
Date: 4th March 2024
Venue: St. Mary Private High School RAK
Organizer: RAKCODS Community Outreach Program
Status/ Remark: The RAKCODS Community Team conducted an oral screening of 56 students and educated them about the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene, brushing technique, and dental caries through presentations that included live and video demonstrations.

Dental Conference on patient safety
2024-03-02 08:00 - 2024-03-03 17:00
RAK College of Dental Sciences conducted conference centered around Patient Safety 2024, under the theme “Patient Safety – A Priority in Dental Practice”. This two-day event, dedicated to Oral Healthcare, featured over 27 oral presentations and more than 28 poster presentations highlighting its significance in the field. The conference was inaugurated by the President RAKMHSU prof. Ismail Matalka.
