The University of Sulaimani, specifically the College of Dentistry, has been actively involved in the Global Scientific Dental Alliance (GSDA), a non-political and non-profit gathering of organizations and individuals committed to advancing oral health education through dialogue and collaboration. The GDSA meeting aimed to facilitate the exchange of ideas and information concerning continuing dental education programs and promote oral healthcare updates and advancements. GSDA members are from all regions of the globe.

Dr. Aram Mohammed Sha, a distinguished faculty member of the College of Dentistry, represented the institution in the GSDA, a prestigious international platform dedicated to promoting and developing continuing education by providing the region’s premier gathering for member oral health professionals to meet and support the advancement of the profession. The objectives of the meeting are:

• Highlighting scientific issues and providing recommendations.

• Promoting and advancing oral healthcare in the global dental community.

• Fostering continuing dental education for dental professionals through the support of the alliance.

• Expanding dental networks among those with a shared interest in dental education and health.

• Strengthening cooperation among dental associations, societies, organizations, and the global dental industry.