Day 2 :
Keynote Forum
Soraya Yasin Harnekar
University of the Western Cape, South Africa
Keynote: Challenges in breaching oral health care
Biography:
Dr Soraya Yasin Harnekar is a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of the Western Cape. She graduated with her BChD, MSc (Paediatric Dentistry) and PDD(Interceptive Orthodontics) from the University of the Western Cape. She also obtained a Diploma in Business Administration. Held various positions within the faculty including Head of Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Deputy Dean Clinical. Presented various lectures at local, national and international conferences. Most of my research has been operational and clinically orientated, self initiated or as part of a team. Held the position of president of the South African Division of IADR. Also an active member of the Paedodontic Society of South Africa and currently involved in getting it recognized as a speciality.