Dubai’s first postdoctoral dental students graduate
UNDER THE PATRONAGE of the Chairperson of Dubai Healthcare City Authority Her Royal Highness Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Boston University Institute for Dental Research and Education, Dubai (BUIDRE), a member of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Academic Medical Center in Dubai Healthcare City, celebrated the graduation ceremony of its first batch of specialist dentists. During the ceremony that took place
at the Grand Hyatt in Dubai, a total of 12 postdoctoral residents received their diplomas and certificates of completion in endodontics, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontology and prosthodontics. Of the 12 graduates, approximately 60% were UAE nationals – of which 67% totalled women. Among the graduates that also comprised
‘Cell Saver Device’ installed in Bahrain
BAHRAIN’S WORLD-CLASS German Orthopaedic Hospital has invested in a highly sophisticated ‘Cell Saver Device’ that collects, cleans and returns blood lost in surgery to the patient; a first of its kind in Orthopaedic care in Bahrain. With this device, “Patients don’t need to use donated blood, so the risks of receiving tainted blood and infections such as HIV or Hepatitis are eliminated,” said Professor Dr. Heinz Roettinger, the founder of the German Orthopaedic Hospital. He also explained that, “by using the patient’s own blood there is also no antibody reaction. And, even in emergency cases the patient’s own blood is available.” The Cell Saver Device works by
collecting the patient’s blood that would otherwise be lost during surgery, then pumps it through a device that cleans and purifies the blood and, depending on the process used, pumps the blood back into the patient’s system almost simultaneously. “It’s
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Photo: (left to right) Dr. Markus Schier – Senior Consultant Anesthesia; Nurse Kristin Stoetzel – Deputy Head of OR and a specialized Anesthesia Nurse; Professor Dr Heinz Roettinger – Medical and Managing Director.
like diverting the blood flow, reenergizing it and then bringing it back into the circulatory system,” said Dr Roettinger. An official at Bahrain’s Blood Bank
confirms that the country is discouraging the establishment of private blood banks to avoid turning the humanitarian effort into a business. With this directive, a device such as the Cell Saver Device becomes even more crucial in assuring patients of the availability of their own blood type. A centre for excellence for MIS
(Minimal Invasive Surgery) Dr. Roettinger’s strong ‘patient-centric’ approach to treatment ensures patients suffer less pain and less blood loss. And now, with the new Cell Saver Device, recovery times are even further enhanced. As Dr. Roettinger explained, “With minimal blood loss and the availability of fresh, vital, clean red blood cells without storage, the patient’s recovery process is also greatly improved.” ■
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nationals from Saudi Arabia, Iran and India, three were sponsored by Dubai Health Authority and two by the Ministry of Health. His Excellency Qadhi Al Murooshid,
General Director of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) said: “On behalf of the Chairperson of Dubai Healthcare City Authority Her Royal Highness Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the
UAE and Ruler of Dubai, I would like to express our pride on graduating our first batch of specialist dentists. “I am delighted to be here tonight amongst these young achievers. This ceremony reflects our leader’s vision. It is also indicative of the importance of education and self-development, which are crucial pillars of creativity and contribute to shaping a brighter future that we all aspire for.” ■
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