Current Trends in Dental Science: Bridging Evidence-based Research and Practice
Ghanaian Doctors &
Dentists Association (UK)
To present and discuss evidence-based research findings, current trends in dental science.
To improve and refresh operator surgery skills in dental practice.
To facilitate networking among dental professionals, researchers, and industry stakeholders.
To offer continuing professional dental education opportunities through seminars and workshops.
To provide a venue for exhibitors to showcase dental technologies and products.
BDS, MBBS, MRCP, FRCP, FRCS, FDS RCS Eng, FGDP, FRSA, FHEA, Dip Ed, PhD
Professor Fortune is a Professor of Medicine in relation to Oral Health. Is director of Centre for Immunobiology and Regenerative Medicine, director of London Behçet's Centre of Excellence and Senior Fellow Queen Mary Policy Institute. She graduated in both Dentistry and Medicine from University College, London., and obtained PhD at UMDS (United Medical Schools of Guys and St Thomas) London. She is on the Specialist registers: Oral Medicine in Dentistry (GDC), Immunology in Medicine (GMC). 2002 she gained the position of Professor of Medicine in Relation to Oral Health at Queen Mary University of London Her research focus is in epithelial biology, including mucosal disease and oral cancer. With an interest and expertise in Behçet's disease.
Lead Designer, Payol
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BDS, MClinDent, FGCPS, FWACS, PhD
Prof Sandra Ama Hewlett, is the dean of the University of Ghana Dental School assumed office on the 1st of August 2023. An alumnus of the school, she graduated with a BDS in 1999, and thereafter pursued a master’s degree at the University of London, obtaining a Masters in Clinical Dentistry in prosthodontics in 2005. In 2007 she was appointed a lecturer in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Ghana Dental School, where she taught prosthodontics till July 2016 when she was appointed a Senior Lecturer in the Department. In 2018 she was appointed the head of the department. Prof Hewlett holds a Fellowship in Prosthodontics from the West African College of Surgeons, a Fellowship in Restorative Dentistry from the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons and a PhD in Public Health. Her research interests include ageing and oral health of older adults and tooth loss particularly edentulism and its effect on systemic health. Prof Hewlett has an extensive list of publications including peer reviewed journal articles and book chapters. She is married with to three children.
BDS, LDS RCS Eng, MSc, MA Ed, FGCPS, Cert Ed Psychometrics
Dr Pamela Abban Ohene Djan, is a Dental Surgeon of over 30yrs, an educationist, international lecturer, examiner and author. She is a fellow of the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons and the Royal Society of Medicine, and has a Master’s degree in Restorative Dentistry from University of Manchester UK. She runs her own dental practice in London where she provides a full complement of dental services as well as non-surgical medical aesthetics. Dr Abban Ohene Djan is a Chief External Examiner for the General Dental Council UK, and a visiting senior lecturer at University of Ghana Dental School, Korle Bu. Her keen interest in good pedagogic principals and assessment led her to undertake a Master's degree in Educational Assessment at the Institute of Education, London.  She also has a certificate in Psychometrics in Educational Assessment from University of Cambridge. In 2002, Dr Abban Ohene Djan started her own school, East Airport International School, Accra, a bastion of educational excellence. During the pestilent times of Covid, she authored and published her book, Student’s English Guide, Grammar and Literary Terms. She is an executive member of the Ghanaian Doctors and Dentists Association UK.
LDS RCS Eng, FDS RCS Eng, FDS(OS), PGCAP, FHEA, PhD
Dr Josiah Eyeson is a specialist in Oral Surgery.  He is Consultant in Oral Surgery at University College London Hospital NHS Foundation Trust – Eastman Dental Hospital since 2009 and an Honorary Associate Professor. He is also a Consultant in Oral Surgery at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust He was the Clinical Lead for Oral Surgery at the Eastman Dental Hospital for over 11 years and has been the lead trainer for the NHS Oral Surgery Specialty Registrar training programme at the Eastman since 2009. He completed his higher specialist training programme in Academic Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Kings College and Guys & St Thomas’ Hospitals in 2009. He has clinical and research interests in the management of patients at risk of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws and osteoradionecrosis. He is interested in and practices across the broad spectrum of Oral Surgery and aspects of Maxillofacial Surgery.
BDS, MSc, MFDS RCS Ed, M Perio RCS Ed, FHEA, PhD
Dr Adeyemi is a dental surgeon who obtained her dental degree in 1999 and a master's degree in 2003. She pursued a PhD at the University of Liverpool, where she was awarded Overseas Research Student and University of Liverpool awards (2004-2007). She later became a Clinical Teacher and Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry, and was awarded a NIHR Clinical Lectureship in Periodontology in 2013. She has been actively involved in teaching undergraduate dental students and postgraduate dental doctoral programs, leading periodontology teaching and assuming various academic and administrative roles. Dr Adeyemi’s research interests include Dental and Interprofessional Medical Education and Clinical Dentistry. She is the founding lead for the Periodontic Haptic Research Working Group and has published research in various journals. She is an external examiner for the General Dental Council's Overseas Registration Examination and the BDS program at Kings College London. She also serves as a councillor on the BSODR Perio research group committee and a mentor for various organisations.
PgCert Dent Ed, PgCert Perio, LDS RCS Eng, BDS
Dr Christopher Vondee had been a dental surgeon for over 30 years, practicing general dentistry with a focus on periodontology, implantology (prosthetics), oral surgery, and vast expertise treating both adults and children under sedation. He has run multiple practices. He serves on the  London Local Dental Committee as a representative for Lewisham dentists and sat on the steering group board for Lewisham Primary Care Trust. Dr Vondee served as a member of the Dental Commissioning Board, for Sedation Care Pathways in the London Local Government. He also served on an advisory committee to design the consent form for NHS dental treatment for the Department of Health. He is an approved London Deanery vocational trainer for newly qualified Foundation Dentists and Dental Therapists. He served as secretary for the Ghanaian Doctors and Dentists Association, UK.
BDS, MSc, PhD
Dr.Sherif Khadr is a lecturer of Conservative Dentistry – Future University in Egypt. He is a graduate of Ain Shams University 2009 and studied for his masters degree at Ain Shams University and obtained his PhD in esthetic and restorative dentistry from Cairo University. Dr.Sherif Khadr specializes in esthetic and restorative care as well as prevention of dental decay, He received advanced training in esthetic dental treatment in Germany and in Italy. He is also a published researcher in the fields of restorative dentistry in local and international medical publications. From 2021 till present, he holds a position of senior lecturer of restorative dentistry at Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Future University in Egypt. Also own a private dental practice in downtown Cairo with a primary focus on caries prevention and esthetic conservative treatment.
BDS
Dr Malcolm Farr graduated from the University of Otago Dental School New Zealand in 1986 and has worked as a dentist in New Zealand, UK, and Ghana. He is perusing a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical & Dental Education at the University of Bedfordshire. His interest area is developing endodontics & advanced restorative dentistry. He has been tasked by dental companies to trial their newly developed restorative materials prior to their release to the general dental market. He has also explored the applications of therapies complementary to general dental practice such as Acupuncture & Hypnotherapy as well as treating patients with sleep apnoea with mandibular advancement splints. Dr Farr was an educational supervisor for the Postgraduate Dental Deanery, UK supervising new dental graduates under the Dental Foundation Training Scheme. He is a full-time general dental practicer for about 40 years, a member of the General Dental Practitioners Committee, UK and General Complaints Services, GDC, UK. He also taught advanced restorative dentistry at GIMPA affiliated with the City of London University and has delivered CPD seminars at University of Ghana Dental School. He co-founded Smile4Ghana (NGO) in 2017 to provide free dental screening and emergency treatment to underprivileged communities and is a member of GDDA UK.
Dr Pamela Abban Ohene Djan
Prof Farida Fortune CBE
Dr Adejumoke Adeyemi
Dr Josiah Eyeson
Dr Sherif Khadr
Dr Pamela Abban Ohene Djan
Panel Discussion
Dr Adejumoke Adeyemi
Dr Josiah Eyeson
Dr Malcolm Farr
Dr Christopher Vondee
Dr Pamela Abban Ohene Djan
Dr Pamela Abban Ohene Djan
The Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons is located at 1 Jomo Kenyatta Road, Ridge, Accra.
From Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, the college is approximately a 20-minute drive, depending on traffic conditions.
Driving Directions:
Exit the Airport: Upon leaving Kotoka International Airport, head west on Airport City Road.
Continue on Liberation Road: Follow Airport City Road, which becomes Liberation Road.
Turn onto Jomo Kenyatta Road: At the intersection with Jomo Kenyatta Road, turn left.
Arrive at the College: Continue straight; the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons will be on your left at 1 Jomo Kenyatta Road.
