King Khalid University opened its doors on Wednesday to the International Conference of the Saudi Society of Pediatric Dentistry 2026, which drew more than 700 participants and leading Saudi and international experts to review the latest developments in children's oral health.

The two-day conference, organized by the society in academic partnership with the university's College of Dentistry, featured 16 speakers from four countries in eight scientific sessions chaired by 15 professors and specialist consultants.

Accredited for more than 16 Continuing Medical Education (CME) hours, the program also offered two specialized workshops and a research competition for practitioners and dental students, supported by more than 81 volunteers.