Program Line-up  |  Lectures and Discussion Panels
DAY 1
Date: Wednesday, 8th May 2026 Venue: University of Ghana Dental School, Korle Bu, Accra
Conference Program
07:00 – 08:00 Registration
Session 1 — Morning Session
Chairperson:
08:00 – 10:30
  • 08:00
     
    Opening Prayer
  • 08:05
     
    Welcome Address
  • 08:10
     
    Acknowledgement of Special Guests / Introduction of GDDA Representative
  • 08:12
     
    Address by GDDA Representative
  • 08:17
     
    Goodwill Messages from Special Guests
  • 08:58
     
    Introduction of Keynote Speaker
  • 09:00
     
    Keynote Lecture 1: Delivering a Modern Undergraduate Dentistry Program Using a Spiralled Primary Care Approach Prof Albert Leung
  • 09:40
     
    Introduction of Second Lecturer
  • 09:42
     
    Lecture 2 Advances in Diagnostics, Digital Orthodontics, and Treatment Planning Dr Kwabena Amoah
  • 10:22
     
    Research Presentation 1
10:30 – 11:00 Break  |  Networking  |  Exhibitions  |  Poster Session
Session 2 — Midday Session
Chairperson:
11:00 – 13:00
  • 11:00
     
    Introduction of Third Lecturer
  • 11:02
     
    Lecture 3 Frugal Innovation: The Solution to Equitable Training Dr Clement Seeballuck
  • 11:42
     
    Introduction of Fourth Lecturer
  • 11:44
     
    Lecture 4 Cutting-Edge Digital Guided Implant Placement: The Future of Precision and Predictability Dr Nana Kofi Acheampong
  • 12:24
     
    Research Presentation 2
  • 12:34
     
    Panel Discussion
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch  |  Networking  |  Exhibitions  |  Poster Session
Session 3 — Afternoon Session
Chairperson:
14:00 – 16:30
  • 14:00
     
    Introduction of Fifth Lecturer
  • 14:02
     
    Lecture 5National Oral Health Strategy for GhanaDr Ernest Konadu Asiedu
  • 14:42
     
    Introduction of Sixth Lecturer
  • 14:44
     
    Lecture 6Aesthetics in dentistry – a multidisciplinary approach, Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Aesthetic Dentistry.Dr Charlotte Eckhardt
  • 15:24
     
    Research Presentation 3
  • 15:34
     
    Sponsor Slot
  • 15:45
     
    Panel Discussion
  • 16:20
     
    Vote of Thanks
  • 16:30
     
    End of Day 1
WORKSHOPS
Pre-Conference Workshops
Date: Thursday, 7th May 2026 Venue: University of Ghana Dental School, Korle Bu, Accra
 
2:00 PM – 5:00 PMPre-Conference Workshop Sessions
*Pre-Conference Workshops  –  7 May 2026
  14:00 – 15:30 pm 15:45 – 16:45 pm
Updates in Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology Yes –
Dental Nurses Periodontal Set Up Yes –
Reflective Practice Among Dental Educators – Yes
DAY 2 — Workshops
Date: Saturday, 9th May 2026 Venue: University of Ghana Dental School, Korle Bu, Accra
 
07:00 – 08:00 AMRegistration
 
08:00 AMIntroduction & Opening Remarks
 
08:15 AM – 4:00 PM Parallel Workshops
4:00 PM — Closing Ceremony
  • Awards for Poster Presentations
  • Thank You Ceremony
  • Closing Remarks & Vote of Thanks
4:30 PM — End of Conference
DAY 2 Workshops Schedule  –  9 May 2026
  07:00–
08:00		 08:20 – 10:20 Break
10:20–
10:50		 10:55 – 13:00 Lunch
13:00–
13:55		 14:00 – 16:00 Closing
Implant Placement Registration Yes Break – Lunch – Closing Ceremony
IV Sedation Yes – Yes
Endodontics Yes Yes Yes
Simulation Tools Yes Yes Yes
Paedodontics Yes Yes Yes
Orthodontics Yes Yes Yes
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Yes Yes Yes

 

PRE- CONFERENCE WORKSHOP – TUESDAY 27TH MAY 2025

Date: 29th May 2025 Venue:

University of Ghana Dental School, Korle Bu, Accra

Workshops Program Outline

Registration
07:00 -08:00 am
Start 08.00
08.00 – Introduction and opening remarks

Parallel workshops