DentalInnovate 2.0 concludes successfully, igniting new era of innovation in Pakistani dentistry

KARACHI: The much-anticipated DentalInnovate 2.0, organized by Liaquat College of Medicine & Dentistry (LCMD) in collaboration with Badar Expo Solutions, concluded on a high note after a vibrant three-day run from 22nd to 24th July 2025 at the Expo Centre Karachi. The event marked a significant milestone in Pakistan’s dental landscape, spotlighting academic excellence, innovation, and collaborative growth across the profession.

Held under the slogan “Igniting Innovation in Dentistry Across Pakistan,” the event drew hundreds of dental professionals, students, researchers, and consultants from across the country. It served as a national platform for showcasing talent, enhancing professional skills, and bridging the academia-industry divide in oral healthcare.

Diverse academic & competitive segments

DentalInnovate 2.0 featured a rich array of interactive and academic segments that captivated participants and audiences alike:

• Scientific sessions
• Poster & e-poster competitions
• Table clinic competitions
• Role play (Academic Challenge)
• Quiz A-Thon
• Scientific paper presentations
• Reels & short film competitions

Each segment was designed to highlight creativity, critical thinking, and clinical insight, reinforcing the event's role as a breeding ground for future dental leaders.

Major attractions & recognition

Attendees competed for exciting cash prizes, critique awards, and shields & giveaways, while also earning CME hours — a major incentive for young practitioners and students seeking to enhance their academic credentials.

According to the organizing committee, the focal point was not just competition but collaboration—with a focus on sharing innovations, exchanging ideas, and uplifting national dental standards.

Leadership and organizing team

The success of DentalInnovate 2.0 can be credited to the tireless efforts of the event’s organizing leadership:

• Chief Organizer: Prof. Dr. Navid Rashid Qureshi
• Secretary: Prof. Dr. Tahera Ayub
• Core team members: Prof. Dr. Uzma Zareef, Dr. Tauseef Ahmed, Dr. Rizwan Hassan, Dr. Sabaa Shahid, Dr. Saim Siddiqui

With over eight major competitions and participation from leading dental institutions nationwide, the event underscored LCMD’s commitment to academic excellence and innovation-driven growth in dentistry.

A vision realized

“DentalInnovate 2.0 has truly become a hub of transformative ideas and clinical excellence,” said Prof. Dr. Navid Rashid Qureshi. “We are proud to have hosted such an enriching academic experience that will continue to inspire progress across Pakistan’s dental sector.”

Future-focused and student-powered

With hundreds of attendees and active participation from top-tier dental colleges, the event emphasized student empowerment, hands-on learning, and bridging the gap between academia and clinical practice.

As Pakistan's dental industry faces the challenges of modernization and technological adaptation, DentalInnovate 2.0 has emerged as a model of collaborative learning and innovation — charting a sustainable path forward for dental education and healthcare delivery.