KARACHI : Dr. Saqib Rashid is a renowned Dental Surgeon from Karachi -Pakistan, who has also been elected as the new President of Pakistan DentalAssociation, recently, and doing a commendable job with several proactiveinitiatives for the Pakistani dental fraternity. In recognition of his international achievements and outstanding efforts ineducation, research, and clinical experience, Dr. Rashid has now earned aDiplomate's status within the International Congress of Oral Implantologists(ICOI). The ICOI is based in New Jersey USA, with over 12,000 members worldwide. The awarding of this Diplomate status is the highest honor bestowed by the ICOI as a professional society. It is given to highly accomplished dental practitioners involved in Oral Implantology. The ICOI conducts this Diplomate program for its active members, who are encouraged to strive for this coveted title through exceptional performance, notable clinical experiences and extensive efforts in Academics and Scientific research.A specially designated "Advance Credential Committee" within the ICOI; interviews and tests the nominated dental surgeons from around the world. Once this status is granted, the selected dental surgeon can mention the title; "D.I.C.O.I" in his list of credentials and qualifications.