Dear Colleagues,

It is with great pleasure and anticipation that I welcome you to the 2nd Conference of the Dental Prosthodontics Association of Kosovo, scheduled for October 18-19, 2024, at the prestigious Swiss Diamond Hotel in Prishtina. This year's conference, themed "Innovative Strategies in Prosthodontics – Overcoming Implant Challenges," promises to be a significant event, bringing together distinguished experts and passionate professionals from around the globe to explore the latest advancements and innovations in prosthodontics.

Our conference theme reflects our commitment to integrating scientific research with clinical practice to improve patient care and outcomes. We have curated a program featuring eminent speakers who will share their insights, research findings, and clinical experiences.

Among our esteemed speakers, we are honored to welcome:

• Prof Trevor Coward PhD MPhil FCG Dent FIMPT FETC
  Head of The Academic Centre of Reconstructive Science Professor / Consultant in Maxillofacial &
  Craniofacial Rehabilitation Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, Guys Hospital, London Bridge, UK.
• Prof Mutlu Özcan, Prof. Dr., Ph.D
  Director of Center for Dental Medicine, University of Zurich
  Professor, Clinic of Masticatory Disorders and Dental Biomaterials Dental Medicine University of Zurich, Switzerland Honorary Secretary of the European Prosthodontic Association (EPA)
• Prof. Dr. Ebru Karabece Çal 
  Chair of Prosthodontics Department Faculty of Dentistry Tinaztepe University, Izmir, Turkey 
• Prof Nikola Petricevic, DDM, MS, PhD
  Associate Professor, Prosthodontics Department,
  School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia
• Dr. Manuel Man, BDS MSc M Pros M Implant Dent MFDS
  Mjek Specialist në Stomatologjinë Restauruese, Lektor i Asocuar i Protetikës Klinike  në UCL, Eastman Dental Institute, Londër, MB 
• Djemal Ibraimi 
  Master Dental Technician, Bio-Emulation Member Master of Science in Dentistry (4th year), Switzerland​

We are also excited to offer a platform for young researchers and practitioners to present their work and engage in meaningful discussions with peers and experts. The deadline for abstract submissions is September 15, 2024. For detailed information, please visit our website at http://www.protks.org. 

This conference is not only an opportunity to gain knowledge but also to connect, collaborate, and inspire each other. We look forward to your active participation and to making this event a remarkable success 

Warm regards, 

Prof. Agim Islami
President of the Association and the Organizing Committee of the Conference