PDA’s central council sworn in

Islamabad : In a dignified ceremony held in Islamabad; the Pakistan Dental Association (PDA) officially welcomed its newly elected Central Council office bearers. Dr. Khurshid Ahmad, Project Director of Islamabad Medical & Dental College (IMDC), was sworn in as the President of the PDA Central Council, says a press release.

The PDA leadership expressed that Dr Khurshid’s leadership is set to steer the association toward developing collaboration within the dental community and advocating for advancements in public dental services. Other esteemed members of the newly elected Central Council include: Prof. Ulfat Bashir as Senior Vice President, Prof. M. Umar Farooq Marwat as General Secretary, Dr. Umar Farooq, Head of Student Affairs and Admissions at IMDC, as Finance Secretary, and Dr. Muhammad Zeeshan Baig as Information Secretary.

Dr. Khurshid Ahmad, addressing the audience at the ceremony, emphasized the PDA’s commitment to driving positive change in Pakistan’s dental healthcare landscape. “The PDA is poised to play a pivotal role in addressing challenges within the dental sector. We aim to advance dental education, promote oral health awareness, and support dental professionals across the country,” he stated.

PDA elected body expressed that the PDA’s vision includes active engagement with dental professionals, educators, and the general public to raise awareness about oral health and advocate for improved dental services.