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Faculty of Dentistry

Faculty of Dentistry | SU

Faculty of Dentistry Sana'a University

To be a leading and distinguished faculty at the local and regional levels, committed to the implementation of academic accreditation standards.

Department of Basic Dental Sciences

Department Vision

To achieve distinction at both the faculty and university levels, pioneering in the implementation of academic accreditation standards.

Department Mission

The Department is committed to preparing outstanding graduates with a highly competitive edge and a capacity for continuous professional growth. It strives to meet labor market demands and provide community services aligned with societal values by developing advanced educational programs, enhancing scientific research mechanisms to address health challenges in Yemen, and fostering lifelong learning.

Department Aims

1. To align the Department’s programs with the strategic areas of excellence pursued by the Faculty of Dentistry and Sana'a University.
2. To address labor market needs and proactively adapt to relevant professional developments.
3. To continuously update and accredit academic programs in fulfillment of academic and institutional accreditation standards.
4. To reinforce the financial capabilities of the Faculty and establish mechanisms that ensure flexible financial management.
5. To support and enhance the Faculty's quality assurance and training frameworks.
6. To provide an outstanding educational environment that elevates teaching efficiency and effectiveness, contributing to the graduation of contemporary, highly skilled dental professionals.
7. To promote and advance scientific research, while fostering innovation, distinction, and positive academic engagement.

Academic Programs in the Department

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S)

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Basic Dental Sciences

The program is a 2–3-year postgraduate program that includes theoretical, clinical and research modules. It is designed for dental graduates who wish to pursue their careers by specializing in basic dental sciences. This program enables candidates to be professional specialists in the diagnosis of oral bacterial and cancerous diseases and to independently teach basic, patient-centered and evidence-based medical sciences to the community. This is achieved through theoretical and pre-practical courses. The program also includes a research project. Each candidate will have to complete research related to the field as part of the requirements for completing the program. In this part, the candidate will be trained to be a qualified researcher in his/her specialization. Thus, all candidates will have the skills to pursue higher education in medical sciences related to dentistry.

Program Mission

To establish a distinguished department at both the college and university levels, pioneering the implementation of academic accreditation standards within the field of Basic Dental Sciences.

Program Objectives

1. Offering advanced, up-to-date curricula that enable students to master core concepts in anatomy, oral physiology, oral pathology, and oral histology.
2. Enhancing students' analytical and critical thinking capabilities, enabling them to evaluate data and apply scientific principles to solve complex medical problems.
3. Advancing rigorous scientific research in basic sciences related to dentistry, fostering the development of novel knowledge and technologies to improve diagnosis and treatment modalities.
4. Fostering active collaboration and communication with other medical institutions, as well as local and global communities, to facilitate the exchange of expertise and drive advancement in dentistry.

Program Requirements

1. Passing all basic science subjects and core courses with the required passing grades.
2. Successfully completing all mandatory laboratory and clinical training modules.
3. Submitting and successfully defending a master's thesis based on the approved research project.

Department Faculty Members

Prof. Hassan Abdulwahab Al-Shamahi
Professor

Prof. Hassan Abdulwahab Al-Shamahi

Microbiology

Dr. Ibtihal Mohammed Mudar
Lecturer

Dr. Ibtihal Mohammed Mudar

Microbiology

Sana'a University

Dr. Amal Abdullah Al-Kebsi
Demonstrator

Dr. Amal Abdullah Al-Kebsi

Basic Dental Sciences

Sana'a University

Dr. Nisreen Fadel Abdulghani
Lecturer

Dr. Nisreen Fadel Abdulghani

Basic Dental Sciences

Sana'a University

Dr. Rima Aqeel Al-Eryani
Assistant Professor

Dr. Rima Aqeel Al-Eryani

Basic Sciences