Current Issue April 2012, Vol. 24, No. 2

The Saudi Dental Journal is the official publication of the Saudi Dental Society and is published by King Saud University in collaboration with Elsevier and is edited by an international group of eminent researchers.

The Saudi Dental Society was established in 1401H (1981G) which was adopted by King Saud University, represented by the College of Dentistry. However, its actual activity started in Rajab 1408H (1988G) by forming a preparatory committee whose task was completed in Rajab 1410H (1990G). As the lead was assumed by the first official board elected by the General Society, followed by the formation of other boards which are to be re-elected every two years and was in accordance with the internal Regulations. The society seeks to achieve many objectives through its various activities, most importantly to upgrade the dental medicine service level in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to promote scientific research in the various dental medicine areas, to upgrade the scientific and practical efficiency of the dentist, to collaborate between workers in the local, Arab and International level and to spread awareness and concern to maintain oral health care in the community.

The Saudi Dental Society's main office is located in Dental School, King Saud University, Riyadh and has three other branches: