'AIDM is a premier institution in dentistry'

Dental hygiene is an absolute must for any healthy modern society and the Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine (AIDM) is providing exemplary service in this respect. The AIDM has established itself as a premier institution in dentistry in Pakistan in a short span of ten years.
These views were expressed by Admiral Mohammad Asif Sandila NI (M) Chief of the Naval Staff, Pakistan Navy who was chief guest at the Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine Convocation 2012. The ceremony for graduating batches was held at a local hotel. The chief guest felicitated the 95 graduating batches on being awarded degrees in the discipline of Bachelor of Dental Surgery from University of Karachi. The event was attended by a large number of dignitaries and guests besides students of the college and their parents.
Admiral Sandila lauding the AIDM's efforts, appreciated the high education standard and training imparted to students which was reflected in the results achieved during the recent examinations. The institute runs in close collaboration with the Karolinska Institute, Sweden which is the No 1 research facility in the world, and runs regular exchange programs in the undergraduate and post graduate disciplines of Dental Medicine. He emphasised on students to develop a strong sense of dedication to serve humanity and take pride in their professional work.
He also advised them to take advantage of the scientific advancements and keep themselves abreast with the latest developments in their profession. Admiral Sandila also informed the audience of the cataclysmic changes taking place in the region around us and the need for all responsible members of the society to play their respective roles in adapting to the new situations dictated by ground realities. In his report, Principal AIDM Professor Dr Mohammad Altamash, highlighted the institute's achievements in the last ten years and stated that the institute is well on its way to being placed on the World Health Organisation list as one of the premier educational institutes of Pakistan.
Professor of Periodontology at Karolinska Insitute Sweden, Professor Per Erik Engstroem expressed his appreciation for Professor Dr Mohammad Altamash for maintaining the highest standards in education and facilities at AIDM. Associate Academic Dean of AIDM and President of the Academy of Straight Wire And Functional Orthodontics USA, Professor Dr Bob Gollaher congratulated the graduating students for successfully completing their academic sessions and wished them well for being awarded their degrees.-PR