Goals

Objectives

Develop an academic program in dentistry that is recognized as a leader in the region in both education and innovation.

• Develop clinical and critical thinking skills using advanced technologies to produce competent oral health care providers.
• Design and operate a curriculum and facilities that support innovation and program improvement. 
• Recruit faculty and students committed to acquiring knowledge and skills focused on patient-centered care.

To ensure that its graduates are grounded with the appropriate knowledge and clinical skills that encourages lifelong learning and critical thinking.

• Develop a curriculum that supports lifelong learning through both didactic and clinical courses. 
• Utilize the principles of evidence-based dentistry to acquire new information and data and to critically apply it to patient treatment.
• Display attributes of integrity, transparency and professionalism in interactions with faculty, staff, patients and fellow students. 

Contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge in dentistry and oral health through research.

• Encourage and support student and faculty participation in scholarly activities such as:  attending conferences, seminars and enabling them to conduct and publish research.
• Facilitate student and faculty research projects and grant applications. 
• Provide budgetary support of scholarly activities for faculty and students.

Provide oral health care services with integrity and accountability to the community.

• Develop a clinical care program that emphasizes confidentiality, informed consent, and professionalism when caring for patients.
• Educate patients and the community about oral health and promote positive health behaviors. 
• Provide continuing education programs to students and faculty.

Promote collaborative academic activities with other healthcare organizations and universities.

• Establish joint agreements with healthcare organizations and universities to foster academic research collaboration including the exchange of faculty and students. 
• Develop assessment instruments for employers and graduates and to verify that educational outcomes are meeting the needs of the public.

1. Professionalism 

1.1 Apply ethical standards and comply with national legal and regulatory requirements in the provision of dental care.

1.2 Ensure that patient safety is paramount in all decisions and actions.

1.3 Recognize professional and individual scopes and limitations of practice or refer patients to professional colleagues when indicated.

1.4 Demonstrate empathy and caring behaviour towards patients, their families, and members of the community.

1.5 Ensure that all actions focus on the patients' best interests and respect patients’ dignity, rights and choices.

 1.6 Protect patients' privacy and confidentiality.

1.7 Maintain effective relationships with peers and respect professional boundaries.

1.8 Recognize the importance of continuing education and professional development for self and all members of the dental team.

2. Communication 

and Social Skills 

2.1 Apply appropriate interprofessional and communication skills that allow building a teamwork approach to the delivery of oral healthcare.

2.2 Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal skills in mentoring and participating in activities within a health care team.

 2.3 Document and share written and electronic information about the dental encounter to optimize clinical decision-making and patient safety, ensuring confidentiality and privacy.

 2.4 Present clear information to patients in a timely manner, that ensures that they are advised of and understand the different treatment options including risks and benefits.

2.5 Communicate responsibly and professionally, including when using social media.

2.6 Communicate and engage patients, their families, and communities in relation to oral health.

2.7 Communicate effectively within the organizational hierarchy.

2.8 Recognize cultural diversity and apply cultural competency in caring for patients and communities.

3. Health Promotion 

3.1 Evaluate the social, cultural, and environmental factors which contribute to health or illness.

3.2 Apply the principles of health promotion strategies and disease prevention to promote oral and general health, quality of life and wellbeing.

3.3 Collaborate with dental team members and other health care professionals in the management of oral health care and health promotion for all patients.

3.4 Assess the risk factors and behaviors such as nutrition, smoking, drugs, and diseases that can have an impact on oral healthcare.

3.5 Design, implement and evaluate evidence-based health promotion programs.

3.6 Apply caries risk assessment (CRA) on different age groups and design a customized preventive program.

3.7 Demonstrate creativity in promoting oral health within the community using a variety of platforms.

4. Scientific and 

Clinical Knowledge 

 4.1 Evaluate published clinical and basic science research and integrate this information to improve the oral health of the patient.

4.2 Apply the biomedical, physical, and behavioural sciences in relation to oral health and disease.

4.3 Design and implement research in a critical and scientific manner relevant to dentistry.

4.4 Apply the scientific basis, application, and risks of using ionizing radiation, dental materials and risk management and quality improvement.

4.5 Demonstrate foundation knowledge as relevant to clinical skills in operative/conservative dentistry.

4.6 Demonstrate foundation knowledge as relevant to clinical skills related to pediatric and preventive dentistry.

4.7 Demonstrate foundation knowledge as relevant to clinical skills related to oral surgery.

 4.8 Demonstrate foundation knowledge as relevant to clinical skills related to orthodontics.

 4.9 Demonstrate foundation knowledge as relevant to clinical skills related to endodontics.

 4.10 Demonstrate foundation knowledge as relevant to clinical skills related to periodontics.

4.11 Demonstrate foundation knowledge as relevant to clinical skills related to prosthodontics.

4.12 Demonstrate foundation knowledge of dental public health.

5. Patient-Centered Care 

5.1 Clinical Information 

Gathering

5.1.1 Perform an extra-oral and intra-oral examination for health, disease and abnormalities of the dentition, mouth, and associated structures, including assessment of vital signs.

 5.1.2 Identify and record the chief complaint, history of the present condition, medical, oral and social history of the patient.

 5.1.3 Select, take, and interpret diagnostic images and other diagnostic procedures relevant to the patient's condition.

5.1.4 Maintain accurate, consistent, legible, and contemporaneous records of the patient.

5.2 Diagnosis and management plaining

 5.2.1 Formulate and record a comprehensive, patient-centred, evidence-based oral health treatment plan.

 5.2.2 Diagnose disease or abnormalities of the oral cavity and associated structures and identify conditions which require management and referral.

 5.2.3 Recognize the manifestations of systemic conditions and how these and their management may affect the management of dental care.

5.2.4 Apply the principles of preventive care as part of comprehensive treatment plan.

5.2.5 Ensure and record patient informed consent for treatment and their financial obligation.

5.3 Clinical Treatment and Evaluation

5.3.1 Identify patient’s anxiety and pain related to the oral cavity and associated structures and respond appropriately.

5.3.2 Evaluate and manage the periodontium with surgical and non-surgical treatment plans.

5.3.3 Perform surgical and non-surgical endodontic treatment of the pulp and periapical conditions.

5.3.4 Perform preventive therapeutic procedures to preserve the vitality of the pulp.

 5.3.5 Utilise patient removable and/or fixed prostheses to rehabilitate, restore appearance and function, prevent injury, and stabilize the occlusion.

5.3.6 Apply principles of management of developmental or acquired occlusal abnormalities.

5.3.7 Manage uncomplicated tooth extractions and perform minor oral surgical procedures.

5.3.8 Administer and/or prescribe pharmaceutical agents relevant to routine dental practice.

5.3.9 Evaluate and monitor the progress of the dental treatment and aftercare.

5.3.10 Prevent, recognize, and manage medical and dental emergencies.

5.3.11 Apply universal infection control guidelines for all clinical procedures.

5.3.12 Manage restorative procedures that preserve tooth structure, replace defective tooth structure, maintain function, aesthetics, and promote soft and hard tissue health using direct or indirect methods.

5.3.13 Recognize and manage acute dento-alveolar and mucosal infection.

5.3.14 Manage patients from different age groups, medically compromised patients, and people of determination according to their needs.

5.3.15 Administer local anesthesia in the oral cavity as needed and manage potential complications.

5.3.16 Undertake an orthodontic assessment, including an indication of treatment need and interceptive orthodontics treatment.