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.
| Course Code | Course Name | Theory | Practical | Clinical | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOS 101 | Biostatistics | 2 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| COMM 101 | Communication Skills | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| ORI 000 | Orientation | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| ISLM 105 | Medical Jurisprudence | 2 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| COMP 101 | Computer for Health Sciences | 1 | 1 | 0 | - | - |
| ARAB 101 | Arabic Language | 2 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| ENGL 101 | English Language (1) | 4 | 4 | 0 | - | - |
| Course Code | Course Name | Theory | Practical | Clinical | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 101 | Biology | 2 | 1 | 0 | - | - |
| ETH 101 | Ethics in Health Care | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| PHYS 101 | General Physics | 2 | 1 | 0 | - | - |
| CHEM 101 | Introduction to Chemistry | 2 | 1 | 0 | - | - |
| ENGL 102 | English Language (I I) | 2 | 2 | 0 | - | - |
| ENGL 105 | Medical Terminology | 3 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| Course Code | Course Name | Theory | Practical | Clinical | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNT 231 | Introduction To Dental Hygiene | 2 | 0 | 0 | BIOL 101 ENGL 102 | - |
| DNT 232 | Pre-Clinical Dental Hygiene | 1 | 1 | 0 | ETH 101 ENGL 102 | - |
| ISLM 106 | Family in Islam | 2 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| BMS 231 | Anatomy, Embryology & Histology | 2 | 2 | 0 | BIOL 101 ENGL 105 | - |
| BMS 232 | Physiology | 2 | 1 | 0 | BIOL 101 ENGL 105 PHYS 101 | - |
| BMS 233 | Biochemistry | 2 | 1 | 0 | - | - |
| BMS 234 | Medical Ethics | 2 | 0 | 0 | ETH 101 | - |
| Course Code | Course Name | Theory | Practical | Clinical | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNT 241 | Dental Materials(I) | 3 | 0 | 0 | DNT 231 | - |
| DNT 242 | Dental Anatomy , Morphology And Physiology | 2 | 1 | 0 | DNT 231 BMS 231 | - |
| DNT 243 | Oral Pathology | 2 | 0 | 0 | DNT 231 | - |
| DNT 244 | Periodontology For Dental Hygiene | 3 | 0 | 0 | DNT 232 DNT 231 | - |
| DNT 245 | Dental Hygiene Clinical I | 1 | 0 | 2 | DNT 232 COMM 101 | - |
| BMS 241 | Microbiology | 2 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| BMS 242 | Pharmacology | 2 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| Course Code | Course Name | Theory | Practical | Clinical | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNT 351 | Preventive Dentistry(I) | 2 | 0 | 0 | DNT 244 | - |
| DNT 352 | Community Dentistry For Dental Hygiene(I) | 3 | 0 | 0 | DNT 231 DNT 245 | - |
| DNT 353 | Cariology | 2 | 0 | 0 | DNT 242 | - |
| DNT 354 | Dental Assisting | 2 | 1 | 0 | DNT 245 | - |
| DNT 355 | Oral Medicine For Dental Hygiene | 2 | 0 | 0 | DNT 243 | - |
| DNT 356 | Dental Hygiene Clinic Ii | 2 | 0 | 2 | DNT 245 | - |
| ISLM 107 | Economic System in Islam | 2 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| Course Code | Course Name | Theory | Practical | Clinical | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNT 361 | Dental Health Education | 2 | 0 | 0 | DNT 352 | - |
| DNT 362 | Community Dentistry For Dental Hygiene(II) | 3 | 0 | 0 | DNT 352 | - |
| DNT 363 | Preventive Dentistry(II) | 3 | 0 | 0 | DNT 351 | - |
| DNT 364 | Medical Emergency In Dental Practice | 3 | 0 | 0 | DNT 355 | - |
| DNT 365 | Dental Hygiene Clinical(III) | 2 | 0 | 2 | DNT 356 | - |
| ISLM 108 | Human Rights | 2 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| ARAB 103 | Writing In Arabic Language | 2 | 0 | 0 | ARAB 101 | - |
| Course Code | Course Name | Theory | Practical | Clinical | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNT 471 | Dental Research Methods | 2 | 0 | 0 | DNT 361 | - |
| DNT 472 | Oral Health Care In Inpatient | 1 | 2 | 0 | DNT 363 | - |
| DNT 473 | Dental Laboratory Procedures For Dental Hygiene | 2 | 0 | 0 | DNT 365 | - |
| DNT 474 | Radiology For Dental Hygiene | 2 | 1 | 0 | DNT 353 DNT 363 | - |
| DNT 475 | Dental Hygiene Clinical(III) | 2 | 0 | 2 | DNT 365 | - |
| DNT 476 | Dental Materials(II) | 3 | 0 | 0 | DNT 241 DNT 354 DNT 365 | - |
| Course Code | Course Name | Theory | Practical | Clinical | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNT 481 | Dental Health Care For Prosthodontics | 1 | 1 | 0 | DNT 473 DNT 476 | - |
| DNT 482 | Infection Control In Dental Offices | 3 | 0 | 0 | DNT 472 | - |
| DNT 483 | Dental Hygiene Seminar | 3 | 0 | 0 | DNT 471 | - |
| DNT 484 | Oral Hygiene And Young Patients | 2 | 0 | 1 | DNT 475 | - |
| DNT 485 | Dental Hygiene Clinical(V) | 2 | 0 | 2 | DNT 475 | - |
| 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.
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