RIYADH: The second Saudi Digital Dentistry Society conference and exhibition will take place from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2 at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University under the theme “Witness the Future.”
DDS conference chairman Dr. Abdulaziz Altamimi said in a statement: “We are very proud to host the second Digital Dentistry Summit where the metaverse converges with the world of dentistry to promote premium care for our patients.
“As the summit chairman, I welcome everyone and promise an experience like no other. With all the great efforts put into this I can guarantee every minute will be a revolution for your minds.”
The three-day conference will explore various topics through 18 talks by 14 speakers and offers free workshops for those registered.
Government departments including the National Unified Procurement Co., the Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence, and information security company ELM will also be involved. Experts will discuss the latest trends and technologies in dentistry, including artificial intelligence, 3D printing, digital implants, and the metaverse. They will also explore AR and VR applications, smart clinics, and digital marketing for dentists.
AI can be used to develop and enhance new diagnostic tools, including ones that are able to recognize oral disease at an early stage, while 3D printing is being used to create custom dental implants and crowns. The metaverse, meanwhile, is seen as a way for dentists to interact with patients remotely.
A number of DDS members, including Altamimi, current president Jaafar Mouhyi, and president-elect Francesco Mangano, will be speaking at the summit, along with international speakers including Paul Vigario, CEO and founder of US dental IT firm SurfCT.com, and Matteo Valoriani and Roberto Mangano from Italian company Fifthingenium, a developer of mixed-reality applications.
The summit, according to a press release, aims to “revolutionize the health and dentistry sector by enhancing access to quality healthcare services, enhancing preventive care measures, expanding medical research and innovation, and fostering a healthier society for the future.”
“In this summit, we encourage you to become the pioneers of a future where technology is the means to every end. We call you to write history with us in creating a smoother process for every service provided. Come and create meaningful connections with wonderful characters from all around the globe,” Altamimi added.
