- Al Ain University opens the first College of Dentistry in Abu Dhabi, offering a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program aligned with international standards
- College features state-of-the-art labs, expert faculty, and hands-on clinical training, ensuring students gain strong professional and practical skills
- Initiative supports the UAE’s vision of advancing healthcare quality, strengthening medical education, and building a sustainable pool of national dental specialists
Al Ain University has announced the opening of the College of Dentistry in its Abu Dhabi campus as the first and sole dental college in the emirate. This achievement is a testament to the commitment of the university to increase medical education and respond to the needs of the healthcare labour market.
The college features a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program, which has been developed as per the latest international academic norms. The course is designed with the combination of theoretical knowledge along with practical training to produce well-qualified dentists possessing the skill set and expertise needed to provide exemplary healthcare services.
The college boasts advanced labs with the finest technology, closely replicating the clinical environment of the real world. These labs offer students a rare chance to practice theoretical principles in an interactive learning ambiance that focuses on safety, accuracy, and orderliness in every aspect.
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The programme is overseen by a group of highly qualified professors and dental professionals who closely interact with students to upgrade their skills and knowledge and develop their professional abilities through practical training and ongoing academic supervision.
The college also promotes the participation of students in research and community projects and fosters their communication, collaborative, and decision-making capabilities as part of the university's mission to provide advanced and comprehensive medical education.
The inauguration of the college is consistent with the UAE's vision to advance the quality of healthcare services and build national medical capabilities. As healthcare is a national priority sector, the college helps to provide the local market with highly qualified dental specialists able to meet community needs and aid the country's sustainable healthcare system.
