Future dentists shine at JMDC’s first-ever dental research day

KARACHI: The Jinnah Medical & Dental College (JMDC) hosted its first-ever dental research day, marking an important milestone in promoting a strong research culture among future dental professionals. The event placed the spotlight on undergraduate talent as 3rd year BDS students presented their original research papers under the supervision of Dr. Muhammad Mohsin Haider, assistant professor and head of community dentistry.

The initiative reflects JMDC’s commitment to academic excellence, evidence-based learning, and early research exposure — key pillars in modern dental education.

A significant step toward strengthening dental research training

A distinguished panel of senior faculty members evaluated the students’ research presentations, ensuring academic rigor and expert oversight. The judging panel included:

• Prof. Dr. Junaid Lakhani, principal, dental college
• Prof. Dr. Marium Iqbal, vice principal
• Dr. Muhammad Mohsin Haider, HOD, community dentistry
• Dr. Rooha Sultan, director, dental education
• Dr. Usman and Dr. Arish, demonstrators, community dentistry

The panel praised the students for their analytical depth, clarity of research design, and confident presentation skills, reflecting the effectiveness of JMDC’s academic framework and mentoring environment.

Strong participation shows growing importance of research in dentistry

The session received an enthusiastic response from both the faculty and the audience. Students demonstrated a strong grasp of research methodology, community-focused dental health issues, and data interpretation — skills crucial for future dental practitioners.

The event also highlighted JMDC’s vision of preparing its graduates not only as clinicians but also as contributors to public health, community dentistry, and scientific scholarship.

JMDC reinforces its commitment to academic excellence

By introducing an undergraduate research platform, JMDC aims to:

• Strengthen early research engagement
• Build confidence in scientific communication
• Encourage critical thinking and data-driven decision-making
• Inspire students to pursue future academic and clinical leadership roles

The success of the first dental research day sets a promising foundation for future academic initiatives, reinforcing JMDC’s mission to shape knowledgeable, research-oriented, and community-driven dental professionals.