23/04/2026
Khyber College of Dentistry, Peshawar successfully conducted the pre-conference workshop titled “Hands-On 3D Metal Printing in Dentistry: From Digital Scan to Metal Crown” on 23rd April 2026 at Chughtai Dental Studio, 141-Industrial Estate, Hayatabad, Peshawar, as part of the academic activities under the 2nd International KCD-CON 2026.
The workshop commenced with the recitation of the Holy Quran by Dr. Talha Falak Khalil, setting a respectful and professional tone for the session. This was followed by welcome remarks by Dr. Sajid Hussain, who warmly welcomed the participants and also introduced the speaker for the day.
The session was led by Dr. Abdul Majid Khan, who served as the main speaker and facilitator. Dr. Abdul Majid Khan holds BDS and RDS qualifications, is a Resident FCPS Prosthodontics at SBDC, and is also a Dental CADCAM Designer and Dental Jewellery Designer.
He provided valuable insights into the complete digital workflow of 3D metal printing in dentistry, offering participants a practical and academically enriching learning experience.
The workshop covered a wide range of important topics and hands-on activities, including digital scanning, CAD-based designing, smile designing, live metal printing, crown designing, and an overview of the complete digital workflow from scan to final metal restoration.
Participants were given practical exposure to contemporary digital dentistry techniques in a highly interactive learning environment.
The workshop was conducted under the continuous support and guidance of Prof. Dr. Syed Nasir Shah (Patron-in-Chief & Dean KCD), Prof. Dr. Ahsan Mehmood Shah (Conference Chairman), Prof. Dr. Samrina Muhammad (Conference Co-Chairperson), and Dr. Aiman Khan (Chairman Workshops Committee), whose encouragement and leadership played a vital role in the successful ex*****on of the event.
Special gratitude is extended to Mr. Rashid Chughtai, CEO of Chughtai Labs, for his generous support and for helping make this workshop possible. Appreciation is also extended to the management of Chughtai Dental Studio for their cooperation, hospitality, and valuable assistance throughout the planning and ex*****on of the workshop.
The event was organized by the Department of Dental Materials, with Dr. Talha Falak Khalil serving as the Focal Person of the workshop.
He was joined in the organizing team by Dr. Sajid Hussain, Mr. Kamran, and the management team from Chughtai Labs, including Mr. Abdul Qadir and Mr. Waseem, whose support contributed significantly to the smooth conduct of the event.
A special mention is also extended to Dr. Mariya Khalid, whose presence as a distinguished guest and participant added great value to the occasion.
Refreshments were served in the form of a tea buffet and lunch buffet, adding to the comfort and hospitality of the participants throughout the day.
The event also included the presentation of a shield to Dr. Abdul Majid Khan in recognition of his contribution as speaker and facilitator.
The workshop concluded on a successful note with a group photograph, marking the end of an engaging, informative, and highly valuable academic experience.
The session reflected the growing importance of digital dentistry and highlighted KCD-CON 2026’s commitment to promoting clinically relevant, technology-driven learning opportunities.