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Oral and dental health
Description:
The Department of Oral and Dental Health was established to serve the local community in the Qassim region and graduate highly qualified health cadres to meet the needs of the community in this field. The study plan for the Department of Oral and Dental Health was developed in cooperation with the Pattison Institute in the United States of America, which is one of the distinguished institutes in the field of oral and dental health at the international level, and is carried out by high-level competencies where the plan was prepared and met the academic accreditation requirements of international bodies such as the American Dental Association (ADA). And local bodies {National Commission for the Assessment of Education} (NCAAA). The Department of Oral Health focuses on the preventive health of oral and dental diseases through effective health education, early diagnosis, treatment, and referral to specialized clinics in complex medical cases, so these steps taken by the department are important to create a healthy community and reduce treatment costs related to oral and dental treatment.
Degree
Bachelor
School level
University study
Place of study (female students)
Study period
Credits required for graduation
1- Passing the total number of hours of the program, which is (140) credits, successfully. 2- Successfully completing the internship year (12 Hijri months).
Learning outcomes :
After successfully completing the program's graduation requirements, the student will be able to:
I: Cognitive skills:
1- Remember the definitions, theories, and applications of various applied and basic health sciences.
2- Describe the etiology, epidemiology, microbiology and pathophysiology of oral diseases.
3- Describe the symptoms and signs of oral and dental diseases and methods of diagnosis and treatment.
4- Appreciates the importance of infection control protocols and their application in the field of oral health.
II: Cognitive skills:
1- Develop an oral and dental health care plan in collaboration with multidisciplinary health care teams to promote oral health in the community.
2- Conducting scientific research in the field of oral and dental care.
3- Evaluate the causes and effects of oral and dental diseases for treatment and prevention.
4) Differentiate between different tools, equipment, and biomaterials related to oral health practice.
Third: Interpersonal skills and responsibility:
1- Evaluating professional performance according to the highest ethical standards of health practice.
2- Demonstrate leadership in professional activities and community organizations that contribute to health promotion.
IV: Communication, information technology and numerical skills:
1- Demonstrate professional and cognitive skills to communicate effectively with patients, healthcare professionals and the community.
2- Interpreting healthcare data and planning accordingly.
V: Psychomotor skills:
1- Screening for oral and dental conditions to provide specific preventive and therapeutic services that promote and maintain good oral health.
2- Utilize various oral health technologies and applications for individuals, groups, and communities.
3) Perform comprehensive oral health treatment for individuals in a variety of settings.