DUBAI: The 28th UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC Dubai 2024) concluded on a high note, with trade agreements totaling AED19 billion.
AEEDC Dubai is organized annually by INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions Org. LLC, supported by various healthcare organizations and authorities, including the Dubai Health Authority and the Scientific Global Dental Alliance.
Regarded as a premier event in the global dental and oral health industry, the conference and exhibition attracted a large audience, featuring 5,328 brands represented by 3,924 international companies specializing in oral health supplies and dental technology.
On the third day of the event, the Global Scientific Dental Alliance (GSDA) hosted its 21st annual meeting amidst AEEDC Dubai 2024, drawing 184 member organizations and 383 representatives from across the globe. Representatives of prestigious universities and dental colleges worldwide also attended the event.
During the moot, the Global Dental Alliance launched the "GSDA 2024 Declaration," a collective initiative aimed at providing essential guidelines, recommendations, and solutions to drive future innovations and improvements across eight main pillars.
Dr Abdulsalam Al Madani, PAM Roving Ambassador for the Gulf Cooperation Council Region and Executive Chairman for AEEDC Dubai and the GSDA, commended the annual event's success, emphasizing the importance of education and scientific research in advancing dental and oral health sectors.
Dr Al Madani invited the scientific bodies and organizations specializing in dentistry to engage in this global forum annually, highlighting the sector's consistent development and advancement.
Chaired by Prof Abdullah Al Shammery, Scientific Chairman of the GSDA and chairman of the Board of Trustees at Riyadh Elm University, the moot included notable figures from the dental community.
Anas Al Madani, Vice Chairman and Group CEO of INDEX Holding, reflected on the future outlook of AEEDC Dubai, emphasizing the role of artificial intelligence in the dental and digital transformation sectors.
The GSDA, a non-profit organization operating under the International Congress for Health Specialties (ICHS), works year-round to enhance professional standards in the dental and oral health sector.
Furthermore, the ICHS, a globally recognized platform, empowers professionals in medicine and healthcare, addressing challenges through initiatives supporting medical education, research, innovation, and excellence in healthcare.