RAK College of Dental Sciences

World Congress of Immediate Loading Implantology 2026
2026-01-17 08:00 - 2026-01-18 17:00 UTC
Date: 17-18th January 2026
Venue: Museum of the Future
Attendee: Dr. Fadia Alfateh

AEEDC 2026
2026-01-19 08:00 - 2026-01-21 17:00
Date: 19-21 January 2026
Venue: Dubai Trading Center

RAKCODS Team for AEEDC Student Competition:

Team supervisor: Dr. Fadia Alfateh
Students:

Zainab Shaikh
Ibrahim Aqeel
Jannat Haider
Eman Faisal
Maryam Amjad

Chairperson : Dr. Sofiqul Islam, Assistant Professor, Operative Dentistry Chairperson, Research and Ethics Committee

Poster Presentations:

Poster Title: “Sealing performance and structural properties of bio ceramic endodontic sealer

Presenters:

Eisha taufiq,
Nuha Riyaz khalife

Faculty Supervisors:

Sofiqul Islam
Nancy Soliman Ahmed
Vivek Padmanabhan

Poster Title: “Bonding and Mechanical Properties of Self-Adhesive Composite: A Laboratory Evaluation”

Presenters:

Nansi Fadi Wahbeh
Lana Yassin AlMaghribi

Faculty Supervisors:

Sofiqul Islam
Vivek Padmanabhan

3)Poster Title: “The Impact of Saliva-Decontamination Modality on Bond Strength of Repair Composite Resin ”
Presenters:
Dr Amran khalid
Dr Ameer Marwan
Faculty Supervisors:

Sofiqul Islam
Shadi El Bahra

4)Poster Title: “Efficacy of single shade composites in masking tooth discolored tooth structure- In Vitro Study”
Presenters:
Dr.Fiza Javed
Dr. Suad Ahmed
Faculty Supervisors:

Sofiqul Islam
Vivek Padmanabhan

Student participation:

147 participants were registered to attend the Conference, student Forums and exhibition including: Students, Interns, Clinical instructors, and Faculty.
Coordinator: Dr. Fadia Alfateh, RAKCODS’s Student Affair representative

The 2nd RCSEd International Dental Clinical Skills Competition
2026-01-23
Heartfelt congratulations to our outstanding RAKCODS students’ team under the supervision of Dr. Fadia Alfateh.
Team Members:

Ibrahim Aqeel Burney (Winner 2nd Place)
Zainab Shakeel Shaikh
Sana Mohammad Akram

Who participated at the 2nd RCSEd International Dental Clinical Skills Competition from various dental institutions, organized by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh – Faculty of Dental Surgery and hosted at Ajman University on January 23, 2026, securing an impressive second place with an exceptional performance.

Throughout the competition, the team demonstrated strong clinical skills, effective teamwork, and a high level of professionalism. Their performance represents the quality of training and mentorship provided at RAKCODS and highlights the students’ dedication to continuous learning and excellence.

The 14th International Students' Dental Conference Jeopardy Competition
2026-01-31 08:00 - 2026-02-01 17:00
Date: 31 January- 1 February 2026
Venue: University of Sharjah
Attendee:
Team supervisor:
Dr. Fadia Alfateh
Team Members:

Ibrahim Aqeel Burney
Zainab Shakeel Shaik
Mariam Amjad

Attended by 6 5th years students

Dental Sleep Medicine Symposium
2026-02-03
Date: 3rd February 2026
Venue: University of Sharjah
Attendee:

Muhammed Mustahsen Rahman
Vivek Padmanabhan
Krishna Chytanya Nallan
Shahistha Parveen Dasnadi,
Nada Tawfig Hashim Ahmed

Health Checkup of Orphan Students
2026-02-04
Date: 4 February 2026 | Venue: Community outreach activity in collaboration with Red Crescent | Organizer: RAKMHSU / RAKCODS Community Team /
RAKCODS participated in a health checkup activity for orphan students organized in collaboration with Red Crescent. The outreach supported social responsibility, child health awareness, and community-centered preventive care through university-community cooperation.

From Scan to Restoration Workshop on Modern Dentistry
2026-02-12
Date: 12th February 2026
Venue: RAKCODS
Coordinator: CPD Committee, Chair Person: Dr. Fadia Alfateh

International Dentists’ Day 2026
2026-02-12
International Dentists’ Day 2026 at RAKCODS

With immense pride and heartfelt gratitude, RAK College of Dental Sciences, RAKMHSU celebrated International Dentists’ Day 2026 under the inspiring theme:
“Oral Health as a Foundation for General Health.”
The celebration featured a dynamic series of activities led by our dedicated RAKCOD Family—including Oral Health Awareness Zones, Pediatric Education Booths, Research & Innovation Displays, Digital Dentistry Workshops, Talent Showcases, and Industry Exhibitions. This vibrant platform that reflected our shared commitment to clinical excellence, innovation in dental education and practice, and meaningful community engagement.
Together, as one RAKCODS family, we continue to educate, inspire, and make a difference—one smile at a time.

Date: 12th Feb 2026

Coordinator : Dr. Fadia Alfateh , RAKCODS Student Affair representative
Venue : RAKCODS

Al Nahda School / Women's Association Community Activity
2026-02-24
Date: 24 February 2026 | Venue: Al Nahda School / Women’s Association | Organizer: RAKMHSU / RAKCODS Community Team / Prof. Dusan Surdilovic
RAKCODS joined a community educational outreach activity with Al Nahda School and the Women’s Association. The activity focused on health awareness, preventive education, and community engagement through collaboration with local partners.

International Labor Day Community Activity
2026-05-06
Date: 6 May 2026 | Venue: Community outreach venue | Organizer: RAKMHSU / RAKCODS Community Team / Prof. Dusan Surdilovic
RAKCODS participated in a community activity organized in connection with International Labor Day. The outreach aimed to support public health awareness, promote preventive messages, and strengthen the college’s engagement with the wider working community.

Students Graduation Research Project Presentation
2026-06-04 08:00 - 17:00
Venue: RAKCODS
Coordinator: Prof. BSMS Siriwardena, Student Research Project Coordinator
Group 1:
Date: 28th May 2026
Group 2:
Date: 3rd June 2026
Group 3:
Date: 8th June 2026
Group 4:
Date: 9th June 2026
