PDA unveils comprehensive scientific program for International Dental Conference 2025

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Dental Association (PDA) has announced an expansive and academically rich scientific program for its upcoming International Dental Conference 2025, scheduled to be held from December 26 to 28 in Lahore. Organized in collaboration with the Dental Trade and Manufacturers Associates Pakistan (DTMA), the conference will run concurrently with the DTMA Trade Exhibition, creating Pakistan’s largest integrated platform for clinical learning, research exchange, and industry innovation. The event will feature a comprehensive array of scientific sessions, interactive panel discussions, and pre-conference hands-on workshops — bringing together dental professionals, educators, students, and industry leaders from across Pakistan and abroad for an immersive three-day experience.

This major announcement follows the landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed earlier between PDA and DTMA, marking a strategic alignment between professional education and industry advancement in Pakistan’s dental sector. The partnership aims to streamline annual dental events, reduce duplication, and foster greater synergy between academia and trade.

Comprehensive scientific program: A deep dive into PDA 2025 conference sessions

The PDA 2025 Conference presents a meticulously curated scientific agenda designed to address every aspect of modern dental practice — from restorative and esthetic procedures to digital technologies, prosthodontics, implants, endodontics, periodontics, and clinical management. Each session will focus on integrating evidence-based knowledge with practical skill enhancement, ensuring delegates gain both theoretical understanding and hands-on proficiency.

Advanced Esthetics & Digital Restorations

Topics include direct and indirect composite restorations; current trends and materials in ceramics; bonding protocols and cementation; minimally invasive adhesion dentistry; CAD/CAM workflows, intraoral scanning, and in-office milling; CAD/CAM digital designing of extra-coronal restorations; and digital smile design with esthetic case planning.

Comprehensive Prosthodontics & Occlusion

Sessions will explore treatment planning in fixed prosthodontics, occlusion in natural and artificial dentition, full-mouth rehabilitation planning, intraoral scanning (IOS) and implant-supported prostheses, and screw-retained crowns — emphasizing precision and function.

Comprehensive Care Dentistry

This session highlights comprehensive treatment planning, the role of general dentists in multidisciplinary approaches, and the importance of clinical photography for dental records and documentation.

Endodontics: Techniques & Technology

Focused on clinical excellence, this session covers rotary instrumentation and irrigation techniques, reciprocating file systems, new pulp capping materials, vital pulp therapy, and single-visit endodontics.

Minor Oral Surgery

Attendees will gain insight into complex extractions for general practitioners, surgical techniques for impacted wisdom teeth, and fundamentals of implant planning and restoration.

Implant Fundamentals

This segment delves into digitally guided implant surgery, soft tissue management, and evidence-based protocols in implant therapy.

Pediatrics & Orthodontics

Topics include serial extractions and space maintenance, orthodontic case diagnosis, and treatment planning for both young and adult patients.

Periodontal Therapy

Sessions will cover the latest in scaling and root planing, advances in instrumentation, and the crucial link between oral and systemic health.

Practice Growth & Team Development

Aimed at practitioners and clinic owners, this session explores team building and retention strategies, effective digital marketing and social media management, and how to use key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and grow practice success.

Financial Management & Patient Relations

Focus areas include insurance, billing, coding, patient communication, financial arrangements, and effective patient financing options to enhance treatment acceptance.

Dental Records, Risk Management & Compliance

Topics include practice establishment and management, preparation for PHC inspection and registration, and compliance with healthcare commission regulations.

Facial Aesthetics

Practical modules will cover Botox, fillers, and thread procedures — focusing on patient safety, facial harmony, and ethical practice boundaries.

Future of Dentistry

A forward-looking session exploring the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and 3D printing in clinical diagnosis, digital workflows, and customized prosthetic solutions.

Pre-conference workshops: Hands-on skill building

PDA’s pre-conference workshops will be conducted by national and international experts to provide participants with focused, hands-on experience in key clinical and management areas. The workshops include:

• Smile Design
• Cross Infection Control
• CAD/CAM Digital Designing of Extra-Coronal Restorations
• IOS and Implant-Supported Prosthesis, Screw-Retained Crowns, and Scan-Body Applications
• Basic Surgical Techniques and Wisdom Teeth Impaction Surgeries
• Practice Establishment & Management
• Preparation for PHC Inspection and Registration
• Digitally Guided Implant Surgery
• Soft Tissue Management in Implant Surgery
• Reciprocating File Systems
• Retrieval of Broken/Separated Files
• Case Diagnosis for Orthodontic Treatment Modalities
• Standardized Photography and Documentation in Clinical Dentistry
• Full-Mouth Rehabilitation Planning
• Treatment Planning in Fixed Prosthodontics
• Occlusion in Natural and Artificial Dentition (Removable/Fixed/Implant Dentistry)
• Diagnosis and Management of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)
• From Impressions to Insertion: Complete Denture Made Simple

Integration of science and industry

By aligning with the DTMA Trade Exhibition, the PDA International Dental Conference 2025 will offer attendees a complete learning and innovation ecosystem — enabling participants to attend scientific sessions, explore cutting-edge dental technologies, and engage directly with manufacturers and suppliers under one roof.

This integration will bridge the gap between clinical practice and technological advancement, providing dental professionals a unique opportunity to learn, evaluate, and adopt emerging tools and materials that enhance patient care.

Educational vision and strategic impact

The 2025 conference embodies PDA’s commitment to advancing dental education, clinical excellence, and industry collaboration in Pakistan. Through evidence-based sessions, CME credit courses, and networking opportunities, the event will empower professionals and students alike, fostering a new era of learning, leadership, and innovation.

With its unifying approach and collaborative framework, the PDA International Dental Conference 2025 — held in conjunction with the DTMA Trade Exhibition — promises to be the most influential dental event of the year, setting new benchmarks for professional growth and industry engagement in Pakistan’s oral healthcare landscape.