The Dental Education Department of Dental College UMDC, under the leadership of Dr Fatima Amin, successfully organized a photo essay competition titled “Smiles that Inspire.” The event provided students and faculty with a unique platform to capture meaningful moments and share the stories behind them through photography.
The competition was attended by distinguished guests including Prof Dr Aman Ullah Malik, Rector TUF; Prof. Aamir Ali Chaudhary, Head of Ophthalmology; Dr Tahmasub Faraz Tayyab, Principal, Niazi Dental College; Prof Dr Sumera Badar Ehsan, Public Health and Medical Education Expert; Dr Raheela Gauhar; Dr Noor-i-Kiran, Head of DME, ABWA Medical College; Dr Taimur-ul-Hassan, Head of DME, Independent Medical College; and Prof Dr Mian Farrukh Imran, Principal, Dental College UMDC.
Participants from all four years of BDS, as well as Dental Technology and Dental Hygiene programs, submitted photographs accompanied by inspiring narratives. The event encouraged creativity, self-expression, and reflection while highlighting the diverse experiences of future oral healthcare professionals.
Cash prizes and certificates were awarded to the winners based on the judges’ evaluations.
Winners – BDS Category
Saba Javaid (3rd Year BDS) – 1st Position
Eisha Nazir (3rd Year BDS) – 2nd Position
Winners – Dental Technology Category
Aliza Fatima (6th Semester BSDT) – 1st Position
Hunaina Zulfiqar (6th Semester BSDT) – 2nd Position
Dr Humna Khan received the Audience Choice Faculty Award in recognition of her inspiring submission.
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