17/06/2026
de’Montmorency College of Dentistry Holds Historic Convocation 2026
de’Montmorency College of Dentistry (DCD), Lahore, proudly celebrated its Convocation Ceremony 2026, marking a historic occasion as the institution conferred degrees upon graduates for 16 academic sessions, recognizing graduating batches from 2010 to 2024 for their academic achievements and professional accomplishments.
The ceremony was graced by Major General Prof. Dr. Nadeem Ahmed Rana, distinguished alumnus of the college, as the Chief Guest. Prof. Dr. Nadia Naseem, Pro Vice-Chancellor, University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore; Prof. Dr. Javed Akram, former Provincial Minister for Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education, Punjab; Prof. Dr. Zahra Khanum; and Prof. Dr. Asad Aslam attended as Guests of Honour.
Welcoming the graduates, their families, faculty members, and distinguished guests, Principal Prof. Dr. Nabeela Riaz congratulated the graduates and announced that future convocations would be held regularly every two years. She highlighted the outstanding performance of DCD students in UHS examinations and emphasized the need for a dedicated campus for the nearly century-old institution.
During the ceremony, Prof. Dr. Nadia Naseem administered the professional oath to the graduates. Prof. Dr. Javed Akram urged young dentists to serve humanity with dedication, integrity, and compassion, while Major General Prof. Dr. Nadeem Ahmed Rana described his participation in the convocation as a matter of immense pride as an alumnus of the institution.
The event was successfully organized under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Nabeela Riaz through the dedicated efforts of the Steering Committee and Convocation Organizing Committee, comprising Prof. Dr. Zainab Rizvi, Associate Professor Dr. Shahzad, Associate Professor Dr. Sadia Shakeel, Assistant Professor Dr. Sadia Awais, Dr. Ayesha Khan, and Dr. Saba Mujahid, with the valuable support of faculty members, demonstrators, administrative staff, and student volunteers whose collective efforts ensured the smooth conduct of this landmark occasion.
The ceremony concluded with the conferment of Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degrees and the presentation of commemorative shields to the distinguished guests.
The de’Montmorency College of Dentistry family proudly congratulates all graduates on this significant achievement and extends its best wishes for their future endeavors, confident that they will uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and service in their careers. The convocation marked a memorable milestone in the history of the college, celebrating excellence, achievement, and the enduring legacy of one of Pakistan’s premier dental institutions.