Introduction
Since its establishment until now, the Department of Oral and Dental Health at Prince Sultan College of Health Sciences in Dhahran has provided the best services in the field of oral and dental health as an essential part of its educational program, as the program includes the provision of free treatment to various groups in society. In addition to all of this, the department stresses the importance of education through participation in many campaigns and exhibitions aimed at raising awareness among citizens and to emphasize the importance of preventing oral and dental diseases.
About the program
Dental Assistant program is available to Saudi female students, which qualifies them upon graduation to obtain a bachelor’s degree in this specialty. In addition to theoretical educational programs, students can learn about the clinical applications of the dental assistant, including working alongside the doctor in regular clinics, specialized clinics, sterilization rooms, and administrative offices of the department.
Program overview:
Mission
To graduate competent dental assistants who contribute to providing quality dental care and are prepared to serve the community, promote healthcare and participate in research
Vision
To be a distinguished program, locally and regionally, in the field of dental assisting for the high level of knowledge and skills.
Goals
- Graduate qualified Dental Assistants, who possess the necessary knowledge and skills needed to join the workforce and provide quality care
- Prepare the dental assistants to be safe and competent dental health care professionals.
- Provide and maintain a curriculum that will generate skilled dental assistant specialists.
- Provide appropriate teaching and learning experiences to achieve the recognized standards of competence.
- Encourage dental assistant graduates about the importance of continuous education, scientific research, professional improvements and community services.
Program overview:
Mission
To graduate competent dental assistants who contribute to providing quality dental care and are prepared to serve the community, promote healthcare and participate in research
Vision
To be a distinguished program, locally and regionally, in the field of dental assisting for the high level of knowledge and skills.
Goals
- Graduate qualified Dental Assistants, who possess the necessary knowledge and skills needed to join the workforce and provide quality care
- Prepare the dental assistants to be safe and competent dental health care professionals.
- Provide and maintain a curriculum that will generate skilled dental assistant specialists.
- Provide appropriate teaching and learning experiences to achieve the recognized standards of competence.
- Encourage dental assistant graduates about the importance of continuous education, scientific research, professional improvements and community services.