Program Overview

Program Overview

The Dental Hygiene program at the College of Medical Sciences offers an exceptional clinical and academic experience for students interested in preventive dental care and promoting public health.

Program Description

The program provides students with a comprehensive education in dental hygiene, preparing them for a career as a dental hygienist. The curriculum includes courses in biostatistics, communication skills, medical jurisprudence, computer applications, and Arabic and English languages.

Program Objectives

The program aims to:

• Provide students with a strong foundation in dental hygiene practices and theories
• Equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to promote oral health and prevent diseases
• Foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills in students
• Prepare students for a career in dental hygiene, with a focus on patient care, education, and community service

Program Structure

The program consists of eight levels, each with a set of courses and clinical training. The courses include:

Level 1

• Biostatistics
• Communication Skills
• Medical Jurisprudence
• Computer Applications
• Arabic and English Languages

Level 2

• Biology
• Ethics in Healthcare
• General Physics
• Introduction to Chemistry
• English Language (II)
• Medical Terminology

Level 3

• Introduction to Dental Hygiene
• Pre-Clinical Dental Hygiene
• Anatomy, Embryology, and Histology
• Physiology
• Biochemistry
• Medical Ethics

Level 4

• Dental Materials (I)
• Dental Anatomy, Morphology, and Physiology
• Oral Pathology
• Periodontology for Dental Hygiene
• Dental Hygiene Clinical (I)
• Microbiology
• Pharmacology

Level 5

• Preventive Dentistry (I)
• Community Dentistry for Dental Hygiene (I)
• Cariology
• Dental Assisting
• Oral Medicine for Dental Hygiene
• Dental Hygiene Clinical (II)

Level 6

• Dental Health Education
• Community Dentistry for Dental Hygiene (II)
• Preventive Dentistry (II)
• Medical Emergency in Dental Practice
• Dental Hygiene Clinical (III)

Level 7

• Dental Research Methods
• Oral Health Care in Inpatient
• Dental Laboratory Procedures for Dental Hygiene
• Radiology for Dental Hygiene
• Dental Hygiene Clinical (IV)

Level 8

• Dental Health Care for Prosthodontics
• Infection Control in Dental Offices
• Dental Hygiene Seminar
• Oral Hygiene and Young Patients
• Dental Hygiene Clinical (V)

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

• Apply ethical and legal principles in dental hygiene practice
• Think critically and solve problems in dental hygiene
• Communicate effectively with patients and other healthcare professionals
• Provide oral health education and promotion to individuals and communities
• Apply evidence-based practice in dental hygiene

Graduate Attributes

Graduates of the program will possess the following attributes:

• Ability to apply knowledge and skills in dental hygiene practice
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development

Facilities

The program has access to state-of-the-art facilities, including:

• Simulation laboratory
• Dental hygiene clinic
• Radiology laboratory
• Dental materials laboratory
• Infection control laboratory

These facilities provide students with a comprehensive and hands-on learning experience in dental hygiene.