The mission of the dentistry (B.D.S) degree program is to raise dentists who are equipped with an up-to-date knowledge and skills in dental science by providing evidence-based learning, competency-based curriculum and state-of-the-art clinical practice to the students.

·       Graduates will have the ability to recognize the scientific principles needed for the provision of high standard oral health care.

·       Graduates will have the ability to recognize and follow the rules & regulations that govern the dental profession.

·      Graduates will have the ability to practice evidence-based dentistry in the provision of high standard oral health care.

·      Graduates will be able to work collaboratively with clinicians, parents and other medical specialties advocating for the health of the patient.

·      Graduates will have the ability to practice dentistry with high professional attitude and work ethics.

·      Graduates will be able and interested in conducting dental research.

By the end of this program students will be able to:

1-  Discuss an in-depth knowledge of the art and science of dentistry and normal human structure and function.

2-  Apply the basic principles of conservative dental treatment.

3-  Identify and interpret the implications of systemic medical conditions to the management of oral health.

4-  Diagnose systemic medical conditions that present with oral symptoms and initiate appropriate management.

5-  Identify complex situations and appropriately manage such situations in liaison with specialist health practitioners.

6-    Apply strategies for oral disease prevention, health maintenance and health promotion for individuals and the community.

7-  Implement comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs.

8-  Apply the legal, ethical and professional responsibilities required of a practicing dentist.

9-  Design an appropriate treatment planning for patients with multiple dentaloral problems.

10- Execute a research project based on a thorough knowledge of literature, data collection and analysis.

11- Explain the oral health needs of communities and engage in community service.