KARACHI: HITEC-IMS Dental College, in partnership with the Asia Pacific Dental Students Association – Pakistan (APDSA-Pakistan), held a one-day workshop titled “Radiant Smiles: Workshop on Teeth Whitening” at its Operative Dentistry Department.
The event, held at HITEC Dental Hospital, focused on enhancing the skills of dental professionals in advanced teeth whitening techniques.
The workshop was led by a panel of experts, including Prof. Dr. Beenish Qureshi, Head of the Department of Operative Dentistry; Dr. Sharaz Ahmad, Assistant Professor of Operative Dentistry; and Dr. Amna Riaz, Head of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Maarij Saeed, Director of Continuing Education, and Dr. Ushna Naeem, Liaison Officer at HITEC-IMS, coordinated the event.
The day began with an informative lecture by Prof. Dr. Beenish Qureshi, who provided a comprehensive overview of various teeth whitening procedures. This was followed by detailed demonstrations of both vital and non-vital bleaching techniques, as well as at-home whitening methods, led by Dr. Sharaz Ahmad and Dr. Amna Riaz.
Participants engaged in hands-on practice sessions, applying vital bleaching techniques on volunteer patients with fluorosis and severe staining. The facilitators guided them throughout the exercises.
At the conclusion of the workshop, the principal of HITEC-IMS Dental College presented shields and certificates to the facilitators and participants. In his closing remarks, he emphasized the growing importance of teeth whitening in modern dentistry and commended the Operative Dentistry Department for organizing a successful event.
Participants praised the workshop for its high-quality instruction and valuable practical experience.