Withing the framework of enhancing collaboration between academic institutions and leading companies in the field of dentistry, the College of Oral and Dental Surgery at Misr University for Science and Technology hosted Dr. Ibrahim Sobt, the Regional Director of Ivoclar for the Middle East and Turkey, on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Ivoclar is a globally renowned company specializing in digital dentistry and dental prosthetics
Prof. Dr. Hala El-Menoufy, Dean of the College, welcomed the esteemed guest, who was accompanied by Dr. Hatem Ghazzawi, Founder of Medi Tech Trading Company; Dr. Omar Ghazzawi, Deputy Director of the company; and Dr. Galal El-Gendy, the Sales Manager. The reception also included Prof. Dr. Heba Shalaby, Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Director of the Continuing Education Center; Prof. Dr. Etemad Rekaby, General Supervisor of the Digital Dentistry Laboratory; and Dr. Heba El-Sarif, Lecturer in the Prosthodontics Department and Academic Director of the Digital Dentistry Center at the College
The meeting featured a presentation of the College’s vision and mission, emphasizing the development of educational programs to graduate generations capable of keeping pace with the latest advancements in dentistry. The College’s facilities, such as clinics and the Digital Dentistry Center—equipped with state-of-the-art global devices and inaugurated in July 2023—were also showcased
The delegation toured the Digital Dentistry Center to inspect the Ivoclar equipment and reviewed the academic content of the Digital Dentistry Diploma, offered in collaboration with the University of Genoa, Italy, which has been recently updated in preparation for the second batch
At the conclusion of the visit, a cooperation protocol was agreed upon between the College and Ivoclar. This includes supporting educational and research activities through training workshops, considering the accreditation of the Digital Dentistry Center as a certified training center for dental technicians, sending College staff for training at Ivoclar’s headquarters, supplying necessary materials for the Digital Dentistry Diploma program, and establishing joint research protocols.
The meeting concluded with honoring Dr. Ibrahim Sobt, who was awarded a certificate of appreciation and the shield of Misr University for Science and Technology, in recognition of his efforts and clear support in advancing the educational and research processes at the College