Program Overview

University Program Information

The university offers a comprehensive range of programs, including medical, scientific, and humanitarian fields.

College of Dentistry

The College of Dentistry at the University of Al-Baha aims to achieve regional leadership and global excellence in dental research and services. The college seeks to prepare students with professional competencies in dental sciences through distinguished and comprehensive education, focusing on the needs of the Saudi Arabian and Gulf communities.

Objectives of the College

1. Graduate dentists who are professionally qualified and possess lifelong learning skills.
2. Obtain national and international accreditation by establishing a quality system to ensure excellence in the program's outputs.
3. Support and encourage scientific research in the College of Dentistry.
4. Provide good dental services to patients and the community.
5. Graduate dentists who are professionally trained, with a balanced and integrated personality, capable of serving their community and country.

Bachelor of Dentistry Program

The Bachelor of Dentistry program aims to graduate dentists who are highly qualified, with scientific and practical skills, and who adhere to ethical and religious principles. The program enables students to work collectively, take responsibility, and follow scientific and technical progress in various fields of dentistry.

Overview of the Program

The program seeks to prepare dentists who can diagnose and treat various dental problems, apply preventive measures, and provide dental care services to patients.

Program Objectives

1. Graduate dentists who are professionally qualified and possess lifelong learning skills.
2. Obtain national and international accreditation by establishing a quality system to ensure excellence in the program's outputs.
3. Support and encourage scientific research in the College of Dentistry.
4. Provide good dental services to patients and the community.
5. Graduate dentists who are professionally trained, with a balanced and integrated personality, capable of serving their community and country.

Program Outcomes

• Knowledge:
  • Understand and describe the application of basic sciences, health education, biomaterials, and professional skills in dentistry practice.
  • Identify and describe the function of basic biology, anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and pathology in relation to general health and oral health.
  • Describe the development and functions of oral and maxillofacial structures and their relationship to diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases.
• Cognitive Skills:
  • Justify general medical principles and surgical applications.
  • Interpret and apply advanced knowledge of biomaterials and clinical specialties.
  • Describe and justify the principles of good research and biostatistics.
  • Develop knowledge to recognize medical emergencies and distinguish between simple and advanced dental cases.
• Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility:
  • Develop a balanced personality, leadership skills, and professional development.
  • Demonstrate professional attitudes and ethical behaviors.
  • Apply Islamic, legal, and ethical principles in professional practice.
• Communication and Information Technology Skills:
  • Evaluate effective communication with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Practice teamwork and collaborative professional work.
  • Apply dental informatics and extract data from healthcare systems.
• Psychomotor Skills:
  • Acquire pre-clinical basic skills to demonstrate clinical basic skills.
  • Use critical thinking and decision-making skills in routine dental practice.
  • Formulate and implement appropriate management plans for patients with common dental problems.

Career Opportunities

The program opens wide horizons for students, both academically and professionally, including:

• Orthodontics and facial orthopedics
• Prosthodontics
• Endodontics
• Oral and maxillofacial surgery
• Pediatric dentistry
• Oral and maxillofacial pathology
• Oral and maxillofacial radiology
• Public health dentistry

Academic Plan

The academic plan for the Bachelor of Dentistry program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in dental sciences.

Program Guide

The program guide provides detailed information about the program, including its objectives, outcomes, and curriculum.

Quality Assurance

The university has a quality assurance system in place to ensure the excellence of the program.

Student Guide

The student guide provides information and support for students throughout their academic journey.