Bachelor of Dental Surgery Ajman University, UAE

This is a five-year undergraduate program leading to the degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS). The study program and curriculum is at par with that of renowned international universities and dental institutes.

Program Objectives

The BDS program aims to:

1. Educate and train a new generation of competent dental surgeons, who will be able to provide high quality comprehensive oral healthcare with emphasis on prevention.
2. Emphasize on the prevention and early detection of oral and dental diseases as an integral part of the curriculum.
3. Provide educational experiences for students using a comprehensive patient care model.
4. Provide community dentistry services that meet world-class standards.
5. Establish national recognition in term of academia by the concerned authorities and the public.

Program Learning Outcomes

The BDS program at AU-College of Dentistry is only delivered as a full time program. The College of dentistry offers access to e-learning (MOODLE) as a supplementary tool to its traditional face-to-face pedagogy. The effectiveness of the program is evaluated against the program learning outcomes which have been aligned with the UAE Qualifications Framework (UAEQF) and are consistent with the defined level of the degree.

Knowledge 
On successful completion of the Bachelor of Dental Surgery program, graduates will be able to:

1. Express coherent knowledge, capabilities and limitations of specialization areas in dentistry.
2. Describe the importance of prevention, treatment and management of oral and dental diseases.
3. Use the factual and theoretical knowledge in basic medical and dental sciences and allied sciences to gather information from patient as part of history taking and patient examination in order to decide appropriate investigation and decide a suitable course of treatment within the scope of a general dental practice.
4. Identify the integration and importance of the basic medical and allied sciences such as psychology and behavioral sciences to dentistry.
5. Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the fundamental concepts, theories and principles in research projects and protocols complying with ethical principles.

Skills

1. Demonstrate effective technical and analytical skills using evidentiary and procedural based processes to perform appropriate dental procedures independently and safely in a general dental practice setting.
2. Practice promotion of oral health and prevention of related disorders.
3. Demonstrate highly developed communication skills to explain or critique complex and unpredictable matters related to oral health and disease.
4. Demonstrate accurate record keeping and how to source and analyze information relevant to effective clinical practice.
5. Practice ethical, professional and legal responsibilities and display appropriate attitudes and behavior.
6. Evaluate, select and apply appropriate methods of clinical research in relation to oral health and disease.

Competence

Autonomy and Responsibility:

1. Show responsibility and independent technical and clinical decision-making to evaluate and manage complex and unpredictable clinical work appropriate to a primary care practice.
2. Illustrate adherence to current best practice methods in a mature manner.

Role in Context:

1. Recognize the importance of appropriate leadership roles, manage and take accountability of the team involved in patient care.
2. Demonstrate responsibility and supervise the professional activity and mentoring of allied dental health personnel.

Self-development:

1. Engage in self-evaluation and professional development apt for general dental practice or towards specific specialization.
2. Value professional ethics, positive criticism and feedback, and engage in a life-long learning.