Riyadh: King Saud University (KSU) held the second day of its three-day exhibition marking World Creativity and Innovation Day, showcasing the achievements and innovations of its patent-holding researchers under the supervision of the university's Innovation Center, reflecting the strength of the Kingdom's innovation ecosystem in line with Saudi Vision 2030 targets.

According to Saudi Press Agency, Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Technology at KSU Dr. Abdulaziz K. Assaifan developed a new technology using flexographic printing to produce high-quality, low-cost medical bandages, improving manufacturing processes and enabling affordable advanced medical products with broader access to healthcare.

Pediatric dentistry consultant Dr. Khalid Jamal Alanazi received US patent (US12,564,482 B1) and a Saudi patent for his "Handheld Vise for Dental Crowns," a device enabling single-hand crown stabilization that reduces deformation and errors, enhances safety, and improves treatment quality in pediatric dentistry.

Noura Hamad Al-Saad, specializing in dental prosthetics at KSU College of Dentistry, presented the "Research Dental Mounting Aid" that provides precise implant fixation without shrinkage, improving research reliability and reducing errors and material waste.

Lamia Khalaf, specializing in periodontics at KSU College of Dentistry, presented the "Tripod Attachment for Syringe" (US12,478,736 B1), a dental anesthesia tool with three legs that gradually retract tissue, providing clearer visibility, reducing injection errors, and improving patient safety.

These innovations collectively reflect Saudi researchers' ability to transform clinical challenges into internationally recognized practical solutions, affirming the growing role of Saudi universities in empowering innovators and advancing a knowledge-based economy under Vision 2030.