HCMD students win first prize at Dentallnnovate Film Fest 2025

KARACHI: Students from Hamdard College Of Medicine And Dentistry (HCMD) have achieved a remarkable milestone by winning the first prize in the short film category at the prestigious DentalInnovate Expo 2025 (DentalInnovate 2.0). Their award-winning entry, a documentary-style film highlighting the human side of dentistry, has been widely praised for its creativity, compassion, and professional storytelling.

The DentalInnovate Film Fest has quickly established itself as one of the most anticipated segments of the Expo, providing dental students with a platform to go beyond academics and showcase innovation, communication, and patient-centered perspectives in dentistry.

Why this achievement matters

The HCMD students’ success is significant for multiple reasons:

• It highlights creativity in dental education, blending art and science.
• It demonstrates innovation in learning, showing dentistry as a profession grounded in empathy.
• It puts Pakistani dental students on the international stage, raising the profile of local dental institutions.

DentalInnovate 2.0: Redefining dental education

Dental Innovate 2.0 has emerged as a leading event for students and professionals, encouraging forward-thinking approaches to education, practice, and patient care. The short film competition was judged on originality, storytelling impact, and ability to humanize dental care — areas where HCMD students excelled.

Hamdard College’s legacy of excellence

Hamdard College Of Medicine And Dentistry is recognized for its strong academic foundation and community-driven initiatives. Faculty members expressed pride in the students’ achievement, emphasizing that this success reflects HCMD’s commitment to producing well-rounded dental professionals who are not only clinically competent but also socially responsible and creatively engaged.

A step forward for Pakistan’s dental sector

This win is not only a moment of pride for Hamdard College but also for the Pakistani dental education sector. By excelling in a competitive, innovation-focused international event, HCMD students have reaffirmed that Pakistan’s dental community is equipped to meet global challenges with professionalism, compassion, and innovation.