Program Overview

Program Description

Program Overview

The Dental Internship Program offers hands-on experience and mentorship to dental students and recent graduates looking to enhance their skills in a real-world setting. Participants will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced dentists and gain practical insights into various dental procedures. The program consists of one year (12 months) of clinical training offered by City University Ajman, which is accredited by the National Institute of Health Specialties (NIHS).

• Program Language: English
• Duration: 1 year (12 months)

Program Rotations

The program includes the following rotations:

1. Endodontics - 7 weeks
2. Orthodontics - 5 weeks
3. Prosthodontics - 8 weeks
4. Oral Surgery / Hospital Dentistry - 7 weeks
5. Elective - 4 weeks
6. Periodontics - 6 weeks
7. Pedodontics / Hospital Dentistry - 6 weeks
8. Operative Dentistry - 6 weeks
9. Preventive Dentistry - 4 weeks Total duration: 52 weeks

Program Director Message

The Program Director welcomes interns to the CUA Dental Internship Program, emphasizing the program's design to provide hands-on experience, mentorship, research opportunities, and engagement with a diverse patient population.

Program Learning Outcomes

Dental Internship Objectives

• Establish structured educational experiences to consolidate, broaden, and apply knowledge.
• Provide hands-on clinical exposure to develop the fundamental clinical skills required for administering primary dental care.
• Cultivate a learning atmosphere that supports the development of communication abilities and professional conduct.

Competencies in the Program

1. System-Based Practice
2. Patient care
3. Medical Knowledge
4. Practice-based learning
5. Communication skills
6. Professionalism

Entrustable Professional Activities (EPA)

To achieve the program learning outcomes, interns will participate in the following EPAs:

1. Gathering patient information.
2. Formulating a diagnosis and treatment plan for different dental conditions.
3. Performing preventive and restorative treatment.
4. Performing non-surgical endodontic procedures.
5. Performing prosthodontic procedures.
6. Performing oral surgery procedures.
7. Providing dental care for the child patient.
8. Managing patients with periodontal disease.
9. Managing patients with orthodontic problems.
10. Providing dental care for vulnerable populations of different age groups.
11. Applying universal standards of infection control and prevention measures.
12. Controlling pain and anxiety.
13. Managing medical emergencies.
14. Utilizing digital tools in dental practice.
15. Communicating effectively.
16. Behaving professionally.

Vision and Mission

Vision

The vision of the Dental Internship Program at CUA is to create highly skilled and qualified dental professionals who are competent in every aspect of dentistry to start their independent practice and render their services to the community with utmost quality and efficiency.

Mission

The mission of the Dental Internship Program at CUA is to provide a comprehensive and intensive hands-on dental internship experience, fostering clinical expertise, incorporating ethical values, and a commitment to serve diverse patient populations.

Program Curriculum

The program includes:

• Mentorship and guidance from experienced specialists.
• Hands-on experience assisting with patient care, dental procedures, and treatment planning under the supervision of licensed dentists.
• Workshops and seminars covering topics such as dental technology, patient communication, and practice management.
• Networking opportunities with dental professionals.
• A certificate of completion upon successful completion of the program.