Our History
The Ghana Doctors & Dentists Association UK (GDDA-UK) first came into existence on 9th September 2006, holding its inaugural meeting and adopting its constitution in Polchester, London. This group of Medical and Dental professionals from the Ghana diaspora, residing in the UK came together to join forces in both friendship with each other and support of healthcare in their homeland Ghana, adopting the motto, ‘PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE & COMMUNITY SERVICE’. The GDDA-UK was born to shed light on the willingness of emigrant professionals to contribute skills and resources to help their homeland, where appropriate institutions and processes exist to facilitate this.
At the inaugural meeting, the then Ghana High Commissioner to the UK, Mr Annan Cato, gave the keynote address, commending the association and expounding the progress of healthcare in Ghana, especially with regards to the new Ghana Health Insurance Scheme (GHIS), fairer remuneration for the care provided for healthcare workers and the desire for the nation to prevent its professionals from seeking greener pasture abroad.
Since that first meeting, the GDDA-UK has continued to grow into a vibrant organisation with a rich tapestry incorporating not only medics and dentists but also nurses, lawyers & accountants. Going forward, we hope to continue building alliances with other professions to strengthen our community and work for a better Ghana.
The Ghanaian Doctors & Dentists Association (UK) is in it’s 17th year and growing stronger year by year. We have built ourselves on a foundation of truth and equality. Our aim is to unite Ghanaian healthcare professionals in the UK in one
association.
The Ghanaian Doctors and Dentists Association UK (GDDA-UK) is a charitable organisation formed on 11th February
2006. It is for all doctors and dentists of Ghanaian origin, ancestry or a”liation who are resident in the UK.
It is essentially an organisation, which aims to speak with one voice for all its members in various aspects of their lives
and careers in the UK as well as their contribution to Ghana in the Health sector.
What We Stand For
This event marks the International Dental Scientific Conference organized by GDDA-UK in collaboration with UGDS, GCPS, MDC, and GDA. The conference will bring together leading experts, researchers, and practitioners in the field of dentistry, serving as a platform for knowledge exchange, practical workshops, networking, and showcasing advancements in dental science.
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Prof Farida Fortune CBE
BDS, MBBS, MRCP, FRCP, FRCS, FDS RCS Eng, FGDP, FRSA, FHEA, Dip Ed, PhD
Prof Farida Fortune CBE
BDS, MBBS, MRCP, FRCP, FRCS, FDS RCS Eng, FGDP, FRSA, FHEA, Dip Ed, PhDProfessor 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.
Dr Pamela Abban Ohene Djan
BDS, LDS RCS Eng, MSc, MA Ed, FGCPS, Cert Ed Psychometrics
Dr Pamela Abban Ohene Djan
BDS, LDS RCS Eng, MSc, MA Ed, FGCPS, Cert Ed PsychometricsDr 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.
Dr Adejumoke Adeyemi
BDS, MSc, MFDS RCS Ed, M Perio RCS Ed, FHEA, PhD
Dr Adejumoke Adeyemi
BDS, MSc, MFDS RCS Ed, M Perio RCS Ed, FHEA, PhDDr 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.
Dr Malcolm Farr
BDS
Dr Malcolm Farr
BDSDr 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 Christopher Vondee
PgCert Dent Ed, PgCert Perio, LDS RCS Eng, BDS
Dr Christopher Vondee
PgCert Dent Ed, PgCert Perio, LDS RCS Eng, BDSDr 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.
Dr Sherif Khadr
BDS, MSc, PhD
Dr Sherif Khadr
BDS, MSc, PhDDr.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.
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