The Dental and oral care specialist program at Inaya Medical College provides an extraordinary clinical and academic opportunities for students interested in preventive oral healthcare and the promotion of good health. The dental and oral care specialist has a vital role, as a key member of the healthcare team, they work together with the dentist to meet the oral health needs of patients and
thereby improve patients’ quality of life. The department offers a state-of-the-art undergraduate degree program, which prepares students for careers in dental hygiene:
Bachelor of Dental Health Care (BSc).
Welcome to the Dental Health Care Department! It is my honour to lead a team dedicated to excellence in oral health. Our commitment is to provide cutting-edge education, foster innovation in dental care, and empower our dental hygienists to make a positive impact on patient well-being. At Inaya Medical Colleges, we believe in the transformative power of preventive oral healthcare.
Our dental hygienists play a crucial role in this mission, working collaboratively to uphold the highest standards of patient care. Through evidence-based practices and a passion for promoting good oral health, we aim to enhance the overall quality of life for our patients.
Explore our website to discover the dynamic programs we offer, designed to equip aspiring dental health professionals with the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or if you’re considering joining our vibrant community.
Thank you for being part of our journey towards creating healthier smiles and improving lives.
Best regards,
Dr. Namarig M. Fadl
Chairman, Dental Health Care Department
A competent dental health care program designed to graduate professional dental health care specialist through quality of education and clinical training to enhance and improve the oral health of the patients who will actively contribute to forming a healthy society and well-being of the citizens of Saudi Arabia.
Dental health care seeks leadership and excellence in oral and dental health education, research and clinical services at the local and international levels.
| Knowledge and Understanding | |
| K1 | Describe the nature of the oral cavity, the etiology and pathological processes of oral diseases and identify the morphology of the dentitions. |
| K2 | Outline the oral manifestations of systemic disease and record the applied biomedical sciences related to the periodontium and periodontal diseases. |
| K3 | Recognize community-based strategies for preventing oral diseases. |
| K4 | Identify the dental hygiene process of care (clinical settings, laboratory procedures, dental hygiene instruments…etc.) |
| Skills | |
| S1 | Plan health promotion sessions for individual and groups of patients. |
| S2 | Use critical decision-making skills to reach conclusions about the patient’s dental hygiene needs based on all available assessment data. |
| S3 | Collaborate with the patient and other health professionals, to formulate a comprehensive dental hygiene care plan that is patient centered and based on current scientific evidence. |
| S4 | Apply numerical information and evidence-based research to practice of dental hygiene. |
| S5 | Perform comprehensive dental hygiene care for all types and age groups of patients in clinics and laboratories and implement health promotion services for individuals, groups, communities, and populations |
| S6 | Communicate effectively with dental patients and others verbally, non-verbally and in writing. |
| S7 | Provide individualized patient educational services to promote health maintenance and disease prevention. |
| Values | |
| V1 | Apply a professional code of ethics in dental hygiene practice. |
| V2 | Pursue life-long learning and self-development in dental hygiene. |
| V3 | Participate effectively in teamwork, and show appropriate leadership skills among dental team. |
Phantom Lab (106 A)
The phantom lab has 11 phantom heads and necessary instruments to teach basic clinical skills, such as chair positioning, instrument grasping, teeth carving, and more.
Dental Clinic (104 A ,105 A)
The dental hygiene clinic features 10 dental chairs, each equipped with an ultrasonic scaling unit, and some have intraoral cameras and screens for intraoral diagnosis.
Dental Radiography (101 A)
The dental radiology lab houses a dental chair with a radiology unit and a digital radiology. Sensor connected to a laptop for instant imaging results. A dark room with developer and fixer solution containers is available for teaching manual x-ray processing.
Pouring Room (107 A)
The dental materials lab has a pouring machine for making study casts from impressions taken during clinical and practical training. A vacuum machine is also available for forming personalized mouth guards.
Infection Control Room (103 A)
The infection control room consists of different areas for washing and disinfecting instruments, drying, packing for sterilization, and two autoclaves used to sterilize dental hygiene instruments, handpieces, trays, and cotton rolls.
These facilities ensure a conducive environment for comprehensive dental hygiene education and practice.
