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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. The plan was prepared and met the academic accreditation requirements of international bodies, such as the American Dental Association (ADA): The American Dental Association (ADA), local authorities, and the National Commission for the Advancement of Colleges of Dentistry (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. These steps taken by the department are important to create a healthy community and minimize treatment costs related to oral and dental treatment.
Method of study
Courses
Degree
Bachelor
School level
University study
Place of study (Male Students)
University Headquarters in Rass Governorate
Place of study (female students)
N/A
Required specialization
Secondary school
Years of study
4 years
Study period
Number of Credit Hours
141
Credits required for graduation
141
Tuition fees
free
Preference Mechanism for Admission
Secondary school
30%
General Aptitude Test
30%
Achievement test
40%
Educational goals :
Provide oral health professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to plan, implement, and evaluate programs that promote oral health, prevent disease, and serve the community.
2- Preparing highly knowledgeable and skilled oral and dental hygienists to provide comprehensive oral and dental health care to different age groups in the community.
3- Graduating oral and dental hygienists with a high level of ethics and professional responsibility.
4- Graduating oral and dental hygienists who are committed to professional development and continuous education.
Provide oral and dental hygienists with the necessary knowledge and skills in the field of scientific research to enable them to solve issues and make decisions in all professional activities.
6- Activating partnership in the field of oral health care with different sectors.
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 and pathophysiology of oral diseases.
3- Describe the symptoms, signs, diagnosis and treatment of oral and dental diseases.
4- Appreciates the importance of infection control protocols and their application in oral health.
II: Cognitive skills:
1- Developing 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- Evaluating the causes and effects of oral and dental diseases, in order to treat and prevent them.
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- Conducting examinations for oral and dental conditions to provide specific preventive and therapeutic services that promote and maintain oral health.
2- Utilize various oral health technologies and their applications for individuals, groups, and communities.
3) Perform comprehensive oral health treatment for individuals in a variety of settings.
Tracks :
Main Track (Oral Health)
Career opportunities:
1- Working as a dental hygienist in government and private hospitals, government and private clinics, primary health care centers, and military sectors.
2- Joining the academic field in universities and specialized institutes.
3- Oral health research centers.
4- Companies specialized in oral and dental health.
The program is accredited by the National Center for Academic Accreditation and Assessment