British undergraduate dental research conference
World Renowned Speakers
Each year, Manchester Undergraduate Dental Research Society are honoured to host speakers who are world leading in their field, ready to inspire the next generation of dental professionals.
Expert Led Workshops
With an afternoon packed full of workshops led by experts, delegates are given the opportunity to learn brand new tips and practice their new skills in hands-on workshops.
Trade Exhibition
Delegates have the opportunity to visit and network our wonderful sponsor stalls and learn about new materials, equipment and services, some of which can also be tried during the workshops.
Research & Clinical Case Competitions
A unique opportunity for undergraduate students to be inspired and showcase their research or clinical work in a competition, judged by Cochrane Oral Health group.
Key facts
Initially starting as an idea in 2014, the British Undergraduate Dental Research Conference 2015 was the first of its kind and had resounding effects across the country.After the success of the first conference with over 200 attending students, we hosted The British Undergraduate Dental Research Conference in 2016, 17, 19, 20 and 2021. The conferences got bigger and better every year. In our last conference, we scaled new heights through the virtual conference despite Covid-19 restrictions. Speakers included world-renowned dentists who presented some cutting-edge research, as well as talks on career-building. Participants were also given personal suturing and composite kits to participate in the hands-on workshops from their own homes.Want to know more? Take a look around our website and make sure to follow us on social media for updates!We are looking forward to host our 7th conference in-next year for all the enthusiastic undergraduates from all over the country.
- General Feedback
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- Speakers and conference
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- endodontics workshop
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- Photography Workshop
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2024/2025 committee
Ishmyne Bhamra - Co-president
Trina Ukaj - Co-president
Raman Dehil & Tamara Al-Sabah – Society Advisors
Warshika Gopikrishna – Secretary
Aneesa Aslam, Nour Al-arbi, Faheem Mohammed & Amaani Adam – Conference Co-ordinators
Haris Tariq – Treasurer & Sponsorship Liaison
Mina Karadakhy – Research Lead
Omobolaji Adenuga – Academic Lead
Mohammed Farhaan – Graphic Designer
Gurshaan Gill – Creative Director
Dalasha Balagamage – Events Coordinator
Aaminah Patel & Ibrahim Sheraz – First Year Representatives
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