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Bachelor of Oral and Dental Surgery (B.D.S)

To cultivate Competent graduates dedicated to providing patient-centered oral healthcare through a dynamic evidence-based curriculum that fosters research, innovation, and serves community

About The Academic Program

Nature and Goals of the Program

The program aims to prepare graduates who are professionally competent and ethically committed in accordance with national and international standards. This is achieved through the provision of advanced education based on scientific evidence and modern technologies, while developing clinical skills, critical thinking, and lifelong learning. The program also contributes to advancing scientific research and innovation, raising awareness of oral and dental health, and developing leadership skills and social responsibility. The program includes clinical training as part of a 12-month internship program, which graduates are required to commence within no more than three months of graduation. The internship includes intensive training in the College’s dental clinics, where graduates treat patients as general dentists under limited supervision by specialists, in addition to training at public and private hospitals and clinics. The training aims to enhance clinical competence, professional and research experience, and community engagement, in preparation for completing the requirements for obtaining a professional practice license from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties and fulfilling the requirements for obtaining the original graduation certificate.

Career opportunities

Working as a dentist in public and private hospitals and clinics, conducting dental research, teaching dentistry in academic institutions, working in child and maternal care centers, and pursuing entrepreneurship in the field of dentistry.

Program Information

College of Dentistry
Department of Oral and Dental Surgery (B.D.S)
Major Oral and Dental Surgery (B.D.S)
Academic degree Bachelor of Oral and Dental Surgery (B.D.S)
Language of instruction English
Duration 6 Years

Program Details

  1. Preparing graduates to demonstrate competence, ethical conduct, and professionalism in accordance with international and national standards for providing oral healthcare to patients.
  2. Empowering female graduates to acquire high-quality, up-to-date dental education grounded in evidence-based practice and technology, enhancing their knowledge, critical thinking, self-directed and lifelong learning, and clinical skills to meet labor marke
  3. Encouraging female graduates to engage in research and innovation related to clinical dental practice, national priorities, and community needs.
  4. Preparing female graduates to raise awareness of the diverse oral health needs of the community and strengthen their leadership skills through preventive services, volunteering, and participation in community and scientific events.
  1. Knowledge and Understanding:
  2. K1. Describe fundamental anatomy and physiology of body systems, biochemistry, microbiology as well as basic macro and micro anatomy of oral and paraoral structures and their physiological variations.
  3. K2. Recognize the principles of genetics, embryonic developmental and morpho-differentiation of head and neck as well as growth and development of occlusion and orofacial structures.
  4. K3. Describe oral and systemic diseases etiology, epidemiology, prevention, signs, symptoms and management, as well as their effects on dento-facial complex and delivery of dental care in a safe way.
  5. K4. Recognize medical and dental emergencies during or after dental procedures and their prevention and management.
  6. K5. Describe the basic principles of psychological patterns of a dental patient and how to manage them in the dental clinic
  7. K6. Define the principles of educational strategies for oral disease prevention and promotion through individual counselling or community-based program.
  8. K7. Outline laws, ethics and professionalism relevant to dentistry.
  9. K8. Recognize the broad principles of scientific research and evaluation of evidence that are necessary for an evidence-based approach in dentistry.
  10. K9. Identify guidelines of universal infection control to utilize them in all dental procedures.
  11. K10. Describe composition, mechanical, chemical, and biological properties of dental materials and therapeutics relevant to dental practice; their mode of action, applications and hazards.
  12. K11. Describe preclinical and clinical steps for surgical procedures, restorations and replacement of teeth to restore form, function, and acceptable esthetics.
  13. Skills:
  14. S1. Differentiate between oral hard/ soft tissue diseases based on their history, clinical findings and collected diagnostic data in order to formulate an effective treatment plan or the need for referral to a specialist.
  15. S2. Analyze the recorded contemporary information for proper oral health promotion based on patients ‘needs, ages and acceptance, relevant to evidence- based dentistry.
  16. S3. Communicate appropriately and effectively with patients, guardians, academic and health care personnel for patient care, practice management and research utilizing different methodologies.
  17. S4. Apply relevant numerical skills as well as contemporary and emerging information in order to interpret information, solve problems and develop lifelong learning.
  18. S5. Provide a safe, comprehensive dental and oral care using proper instruments, materials and techniques in all disciplines.
  19. S6. Demonstrate fine motor control together with the ability to use both hands employing high level of tactile sense.
  20. S7. Perform extra and intraoral clinical examination, as well as vital signs assessment with precision aided by instruments, tests and radiographic acquisition.
  21. S8. Perform dental procedures in virtual lab and phantom lab.
  22. Values:
  23. V1. Show the ability to manage time, value personnel, culture and community needs and diversity, work in a team and set priorities pertaining to the academic environment, patient care, practice management and research inside or outside the organization.
  24. V2. Demonstrate self -assessment, critical thinking, problem solving and competency related to patient comprehensive care in an ethical and legal manner.
  25. V3. Use their learning and creativity in the context of establishing further professional and career development .
  26. Knowledge & Understanding :
  27. K1 Describe the principles of biomedical and oral health sciences as a foundation for safe, effective, and evidence-based dental practices, and for contributing to scientific research
  28. K2 Discuss the principles of diagnosis, prevention, and management of oral & maxillofacial diseases through comprehensive patient care, community engagement, guided by ethical/ legal standards and adhering to effective practice management.
  29. Skills :
  30. S1 Correlate medical, clinical and laboratory findings to diagnose oral conditions and tailor patient treatment plan for a diverse patient population across all age groups and clinical needs to address complex clinical problems and support decision making
  31. S2 Apply problem-solving, critical thinking and scientific evidence in biomedical, oral health, behavioral, and health administrative sciences to support safe patient care, community service, research, and innovation in all dental domains.
  32. S3 Demonstarte competency in performing comprehensive and safe dental procedures through utilizing appropriate materials, instruments and tools in laboratory and routine multidisciplinary or emergency clinical settings.
  33. S4 Communicate professionally with colleagues, interprofessional healthcare teams, patients, and diverse communities across all settings utilizing appropriate approaches.
  34. S5 Apply appropriate current and emerging technologies and artifical intelligence effectively in patient care, research, community services, and dental practices.
  35. Values, Autonomy & Responsibility
  36. V1 Exemplify professionalism, leadership, emotional intelligence, and collaboration through effective time management, interprofessional engagement, while valuing diversity and embracing minimally invasive mindset in dental practices.
  37. V2 Demonstrate autonomy, self-assessment, and independent decision-making to lead ethical, legally informed patient-centered care, while actively pursuing career development through continuous learning, research, and creativity .
  1. Professionalism:
  2. 1- I -Graduates are culturally competent, resilient, and able to manage their behaviors, actions, thoughts, and emotions in ways that align to the ethics and values of the profession.
  3. Safe & Effective Clinical Practice:
  4. 1-Graduates are knowledgeable individuals in the field of general dentistry, and able to integrate their contemporaneous knowledge and skills into practice of general dentistry to advance the quality of oral health care.
  5. 2-Graduates are proficient in verbal, written, and digital methods of communication and able to effectively build networking, engage in critical debates and share ideas on the national and global levels.
  6. 3.Dentistry in Community:
  7. 1- Graduates are committed, reliable individuals, willing to contribute to health education in their community and to have a role in the resolution of oral health problems.
  8. 2- Graduates are capable of applying modern digital technology in all aspects of dental practice and patient care.
  9. Leadership and self-development:
  10. 1- Graduates are confident, self-sufficient individuals, capable of starting their independent business and solve career problems.
  11. 2- Graduates are proactive, accountable, and self-directed to continuous learning to stay current in their field and embrace the vast development in oral health science and technology.
Levels Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
السنة التأسيسية المستوى الأول BIO 105 Human Biology for Health Specialties 3 —
السنة التأسيسية المستوى الأول CHEM 104 General Chemistry for Health Specialties 3 —
السنة التأسيسية المستوى الأول ENG 131 Academic English for Health Specialties (1) 3 —
السنة التأسيسية المستوى الأول HRS 118 Medical Terminology 2 —
السنة التأسيسية المستوى الأول MATH 162 Statistics for Health Specialties 3 —
السنة التأسيسية المستوى الثاني BDS 100 Introduction to Health Professions and Ethics 2 —
السنة التأسيسية المستوى الثاني CPP 100 Fundamentals of Scientific Research 3 —
السنة التأسيسية المستوى الثاني ENG 132 Academic English for Health Specialties (2) 3 ENG131OR HFSE104
السنة التأسيسية المستوى الثاني MME 110 Health Profession Skills 3 —
السنة التأسيسية المستوى الثاني PHYS 105 General Physics for Health Specialties 3 —
First Year BDS 131 Body System Block 10 —
First Year BDS 132 Head & Neck Anatomy & Oral Biology 6 —
First Year CDS 111 Dental Anatomy & Morphology 4 —
First Year FOND 111 Foundation Block 10 —
First Year PDS 101 Introduction to Dentistry 2 —
First Year SKLL 101 Learning Skills 2 —
Second Year BDS 201 Oral Diagnostic Sciences 1 8 BDS132
Second Year BDS 231 General Medicine 1 4 BDS131
Second Year CDS 211 Restorative Dentistry 1 6 CDS111
Second Year CDS 231 Prosthodontics 1 6 —
Second Year CDS 241 Dental Materials 4 —
Second Year PDS 201 Evidence Based Dentistry 2 —
Second Year PDS 241 Introduction to Preventive Dentistry 2 —
Second Year SKLL 221 Medical Professionalism 6 —
Third Year BDS 301 Oral Diagnostic Sciences 2 5 BDS201OR BDS221
Third Year BDS 311 Oral Surgery 1 3 —
Third Year BDS 331 General Medicine 2 2 BDS231
Third Year CDS 301 General Clinics 1 5 CDS211AND CDS231
Third Year CDS 311 Restorative Dentistry 2 4 CDS211
Third Year CDS 321 Endodontics 4 CDS211AND BDS201
Third Year CDS 331 Prosthodontics 2 4 CDS231
Third Year CMI 301 Medical Informatics 2 —
Third Year PDS 301 Ethics for Health Professions 3 —
Third Year PDS 321 Pediatric Dentistry 1 4 —
Third Year PDS 341 Periodontics 3 PDS241
Fourth Year PDS 411 Community Dentistry 1 4 —
Fourth Year PDS 421 Pediatric Dentistry 2 4 PDS321
Fourth Year PDS 431 Orthodontics 1 2 —
Fourth Year BDS 411 Oral Surgery 2 3 BDS311
Fourth Year BDS 421 Oral Medicine 1 2 BDS301OR BDS321
Fourth Year BDS 431 General Medicine 3 2 BDS331OR BDS302
Fourth Year CDS 401 General Clinics 2 8 CDS301
Fourth Year CDS 411 General Dentistry 1 4 CDS311
Fourth Year CDS 431 Prosthodontics 3 4 CDS331
Fifth Year BDS 521 Oral Medicine 2 2 BDS421
Fifth Year BDS 531 General Medicine 4 2 BDS431
Fifth Year CDS 501 General Clinics 3 10 CDS401
Fifth Year CDS 511 General Dentistry 2 3 CDS411
Fifth Year CDS 531 Prosthodontics 4 2 CDS431
Fifth Year PDS 501 Research Methods 3 —
Fifth Year PDS 502 Practice Management 2 —
Fifth Year PDS 511 Community Dentistry 2 4 PDS411
Fifth Year PDS 521 Pediatric Dentistry 3 4 PDS421
Fifth Year PDS 531 Orthodontics 2 2 PDS431

University Compulsory Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 070 Ethics and Islamic Values 2
GNR 071 Islamic Banking and Economics 2
GNR 072 Community Building in Islam 2
ENG 101 English Language (1) 3
ENG 102 English Language (2) 3

University Elective Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 020 Communication Skills 2
GNR 021 Creative Writing 2
GNR 022 Writing Academic Reports 2
GNR 023 Emotional Intelligence Course 2
GNR 030 Basics of Entrepreneurship 2
GNR 031 Principles of Projects Management 2
GNR 032 Giftedness and Mental Superiority 2
GNR 033 Principles of E-Commerce 2
GNR 034 Financial Literacy 2
GNR 035 Leadership and Change Management 2
GNR 050 Health Awareness 2
GNR 051 Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature 2
GNR 052 Well-Being and Quality of Life 2
GNR 053 Fitness and Sport Science 2
GNR 060 Sustainable Development 2
GNR 061 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 062 Lifelong Learning Skills 2
GNR 063 Sustainable Ecosystems 2
GNR 064 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 010 History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role 2
GNR 011 Community Building in Islam 2
GNR 012 Good Citizenship Values 2
GNR 013 Saudi Arts and Heritage 2
GNR 015 Studies in Saudi Literature 2
GNR 040 Computer Skills and Information Technology 2
GNR 041 Basics of Programming 2
GNR 042 Data Analysis and Management 2
GNR 046 Artificial Intelligence For Healthcare Disciplines 2
GNR 047 Artificial Intelligence For Scientific Discipines 2
GNR 048 Artificial Intelligence For Humanities Disciplines 2

College Elective Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
PDS 520 Advanced Pediatric Dentistry 2
PDS 530 Advanced Orthodontics 2
PDS 540 Advanced Periodontics 1 2
PDS 541 Advanced Periodontics 2 2
PDS 542 Implantology 2
BDS 500 Advanced Oral Pathology 2
BDS 501 Advanced Oral Radiology 2
BDS 502 Laser Dentistry 2
BDS 510 Advanced Oral Surgery 2
BDS 511 Facial Pain 2
BDS 520 Advanced Oral Medicine 2
BDS 530 Advanced General Medicine 2
CDS 430 Advanced Prosthodontics 1 2
CDS 510 Advanced Restorative Dentistry 2
CDS 520 Advanced Endodontics 2
CDS 530 Advanced Prosthodontics 2 2
CDS 532 Geriatrics 2
CDS 533 TMD and Management 2
CDS 540 Advanced Dental Material 2
PDS 500 Selected Topics in Preventive Dentistry 2
PDS 510 Community Dentistry 2

Academic Credits

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