العربية 
Sana’a — The Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Science and Technology in Sana’a organized on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 AD, the Second Scientific Day for Oral and Dental Medicine, with wide participation from faculty members, college students, and a number of experts and those interested in the field of oral and dental medicine.
At the opening of the event, which was held at the Girls’ Branch, the President of the University, Prof. Dr. Al-Qasim Mohammed Abbas, delivered a speech emphasizing the pioneering role of the University of Science and Technology in the field of dentistry, the excellence of its academic outputs and teaching staff, in addition to the integrated infrastructure housed by the Faculty. He added that no one can compete with or challenge the University of Science and Technology in the field of dentistry, as it took the lead in this field across the Republic of Yemen and demonstrated presence and excellence at the highest levels both internally and externally through its distinguished graduates who are widely acclaimed. Dr. Al-Qasim Abbas pointed out the importance of scientific activities in fostering a spirit of creativity and interaction within educational institutions, and their role in enhancing students’ competence and motivating them to pursue scientific research. He stressed the University‘s keenness to continue supporting such qualitative events, highlighting a unique advantage enjoyed by the University—namely the distinguished academic and emotional relationship between the student and the faculty member, which positively reflects on academic achievement and the quality of academic performance.
For his part, Prof. Dr. Khaled Al-Jawfi, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, reviewed the Faculty‘s key achievements over three decades as the first faculty of dentistry established in the Republic of Yemen in 1994 AD. He highlighted its prestigious academic reputation, continuous curriculum updates, suitable educational environment, attainment of full golden academic accreditation, and preparation of distinguished medical cadres. He also noted that the Faculty pioneered postgraduate programs in partnership with external universities since 2008 AD, and is currently launching three new master’s programs in oral and dental medicine and surgery, alongside bridging programs for bachelor’s degrees in dental assisting and dental technology.
Dr. Ahlam Al-Kamel, Head of the Scientific Committee at the Faculty, delivered a welcoming speech emphasizing the importance of scientific days in enhancing students’ skills, improving service quality for the community, and thanking the University Presidency and Faculty Deanship for their continued support.
The event featured an awareness-raising scientific exhibition, specialized lectures by experts, and clinical case presentations by female students—ranging from diagnosis to treatment in the Faculty‘s clinics. Concluding the event, lecturers, clinical case presenters, participating sponsors, and the preparatory committee were honored, with the committee presenting recognition to the Dean of the Faculty and the Head of the Scientific Committee.
The event was attended by Dr. Suzan Al-Harwi, Dean of the Girls’ Branch; Prof. Dr. Ali Yahya Ali, Cultural Advisor to the University President; along with various academic department heads and leaders of the Girls’ Branch.
