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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 Prosthodontics

Department Vision

To be recognized locally and regionally as a department committed to achieving academic and professional excellence in the field of Prosthodontics.

Department Mission

The Department of Prosthodontics seeks to prepare and qualify high-caliber dental graduates capable of providing distinguished oral healthcare at international standards in diagnosis, treatment modalities, and relevant surgical interventions. It aims to foster an educational, academic, clinical, and research environment aligned with local and regional quality assurance, accreditation standards, and community service.

Department Aims

1. Preparing professional and academic cadres in the field of prosthodontics and equipping them with diverse knowledge, sciences, and skills.
2. Developing and updating curricula and clinical research skills continuously in prosthodontic education to keep pace with societal needs.
3. Directing postgraduate programs capable of educating and training students to become competent clinicians to perform therapeutic interventions related to various dental prosthetics.
4. Applying core values, traditions, and ethics in dental practice while acquiring self-learning skills.
5. Participating in enhancing the performance of dental professionals through continuing education programs.

Academic Programs in the Department

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

Master of Clinical Dentistry (M.Clin.Dent.) in Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics

A three-year clinical master's program encompassing comprehensive theoretical, clinical, and research modules. Designed to meet the growing local and regional demand for advanced prosthodontic care, the program equips dental graduates with specialized skills in both fixed and removable prosthodontics. Candidates undergo rigorous clinical training and are mentored by qualified academic staff to conduct scientific research and complete a graduation thesis, preparing them to serve the community competently.

Program Mission

Preparing graduate students to competently deliver advanced fixed and removable prosthodontic care through integrated teaching, research activities, and clinical practice within a challenging learning environment that fosters diversity of thought and a strict commitment to ethical and scientific standards.

Program Objectives

1. Providing advanced oral healthcare to a wide range of patients utilizing both conventional and complex prosthodontic treatment modalities.
2. Equipping students with the clinical competence and confidence required to practice traditional and cutting-edge fixed and removable prosthodontics.
3. Fostering research and academic teaching experiences among candidates to expand their theoretical and clinical knowledge base.
4. Preparing successful prosthodontists who strictly uphold professional ethics and behavior in patient care.

Program Requirements

1. Passing all basic science subjects and core courses with the required passing grades.
2. Completing clinical training successfully and meeting the minimum clinical competency standards.
3. Submitting and defending a master's thesis based on the approved research project.

Ph.D. in Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics

The Ph.D. program in Prosthodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry, Sana'a University, is the pioneering program of its kind in Yemen. The Faculty and Department instituted this program in alignment with their strategic development and quality improvement plans, as well as in response to the growing demand from master’s degree holders seeking advanced higher education. The program is designed to enhance candidates' capabilities in scientific research methodologies, academic paradigms, and clinical trials, equipping them to become leading consultants in prosthodontics or to pursue distinguished careers in university-level dental education.

Program Mission

The Ph.D. program in Prosthodontics is dedicated to preparing specialized consultants with advanced theoretical, clinical, and research expertise. It empowers graduates to deliver high-quality restorative and therapeutic interventions utilizing the latest technological advancements. This is achieved through a distinguished faculty, active research teams, and a competitive educational environment that fosters creativity and innovation, meets labor market demands, and actively serves local and regional communities.

Program Objectives

1. Equipping students with critical scientific thinking and analytical skills regarding the etiology, prevention, and management of dental diseases, while mastering complex clinical interventions and prosthodontic therapies.
2. Qualifying candidates to conduct independent, innovative scientific research and actively engage in academic teaching and education.
3. Fostering habits of continuous self-directed learning in both applied and research-based prosthodontics.
4. Providing students with profound foundational knowledge in surgical, medical, and applied sciences relevant to prosthodontics.

Program Requirements

1. Completing and defending a clinical doctoral thesis in the field of Prosthodontics.
2. Conducting a departmental seminar prior to scheduling the formal thesis defense.
3. Publishing at least one research paper in a peer-reviewed local journal.
4. Publishing at least one research paper in a peer-reviewed, internationally indexed journal.

Department Faculty Members

Dr. Mohsen Ali Yahya Al-Hamzi
Professor

Dr. Mohsen Ali Yahya Al-Hamzi

Fixed Prosthodontics

Damascus University - Syria

Dr. Abbas Mohammed Hussein Al-Kebsi
Associate Professor

Dr. Abbas Mohammed Hussein Al-Kebsi

Prosthodontics

Ain Shams University – Egypt

Dr. Rassam Abdo Saleh Al-Subari

Dr. Rassam Abdo Saleh Al-Subari

Prosthodontics

Not Specified

Dr. Ahmed Abdullah Al-Hwilah
Assistant Professor

Dr. Ahmed Abdullah Al-Hwilah

Oral & Dental Health (Prosthodontics Resident)

Sana'a University - Yemen

Dr. Fouad Ahmed Ali Al-Qata'a
Lecturer

Dr. Fouad Ahmed Ali Al-Qata'a

Oral & Dental Health (Prosthodontics Resident)

Sana'a University - Yemen

Ms. Nahla Saleh Ali Al-Jahdari
Lecturer

Ms. Nahla Saleh Ali Al-Jahdari

Prosthodontics

Sana'a University - Yemen

Ms. Nazrah Nasser Masoud Al-Alwani
Lecturer

Ms. Nazrah Nasser Masoud Al-Alwani

Prosthodontics

Sana'a University - Yemen

Ms. Nisreen Fadel Ahmed Al-Sanabani
Lecturer

Ms. Nisreen Fadel Ahmed Al-Sanabani

Prosthodontics

Sana'a University - Yemen

Dr. Maha Abdulraqeeb Mohammed Al-Kharsani
Lecturer

Dr. Maha Abdulraqeeb Mohammed Al-Kharsani

Prosthodontics

Sana'a University - Yemen

Dr. Ayman Ali Mohammed Al-Washali
Teaching Assistant

Dr. Ayman Ali Mohammed Al-Washali

Prosthodontics

Sana'a University - Yemen

Dr. Sawsan Qaid Hassan Al-Jamrah
Teaching Assistant

Dr. Sawsan Qaid Hassan Al-Jamrah

Prosthodontics

Sana'a University - Yemen

Dr. Zainab Khaled Ameen Al-Dobai
Teaching Assistant

Dr. Zainab Khaled Ameen Al-Dobai

Prosthodontics

Sana'a University - Yemen