Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Start your journey in dentistry with a Bachelor of Dentistry program that combines clinical excellence, hands-on training, and healthcare innovation in the UAE.

Program Description

Program Overview

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5 years 10 semesters not including Dental Internship

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List of Courses

200 Credit Hours Icon

Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters

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Study Plan for the 2026–2027 Academic Year

Course Description

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BDS Program Philosophy

The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program at City University Ajman is grounded in the principles of public protection, ethical practice, and patient-centered care. The program is dedicated to cultivating competent, professional, and socially responsible dental practitioners who deliver safe, effective, and compassionate oral healthcare in accordance with UAE regulatory requirements and international standards.

The educational philosophy is competency-based and outcomes-focused, integrating scientific knowledge, clinical skills, professional behaviors, and ethical judgment. Learning is structured to promote critical thinking, evidence-based decision-making, effective communication, and reflective practice, ensuring graduates are prepared for independent and ethical dental practice.

The curriculum is deliberately designed to support progressive competence development through simulation-based learning, supervised clinical education, inter-professional collaboration, and engagement with research and scholarly inquiry. Integrated with appropriate assessment strategies, the curriculum promotes lifelong learning and adaptability in response to evolving dental practices.

Overall, the BDS program reflects City University Ajman’s commitment to educational excellence, continuous improvement, and the preparation of graduates who can meet the oral health needs of the UAE and the broader global community.

Guiding Principles of the BDS Program

The guiding principles are the protection of the public, the demonstration of professionalism and ethical behavior, and the delivery of a competency-based dental education that ensures graduates are safe and practice-ready. These principles emphasize patient-centered and culturally sensitive care, evidence-based decision-making, effective communication, and responsibility to the community. Together, they form a clear framework that guides curriculum design, clinical training, and assessment, ensuring that all students meet the standards required for safe, entry-level dental practice.

BDS Program Vision

To be a nationally, regionally, and internationally recognized leader in dental education, preparing graduates who advance the field of dentistry and contribute meaningfully to improving oral health standards.

BDS Program Mission

The Bachelor of Dental Surgery program at City University Ajman delivers comprehensive dentistry education in the UAE by integrating rigorous academic foundations with essential clinical skills. We aim to produce highly competent graduates who provide compassionate, ethical, patient-centered dental care supported by basic and clinical research. Aligned with regional healthcare needs, the program is committed to fostering professionals equipped to meet the evolving oral health demands of the UAE and beyond.

Degree Requirements

Component	Courses	Credit Hours
General Education	8	24
BDS Courses	69	176
Total	77	200

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BDS Program Objectives

Strengthening scientific and foundational knowledge by integrating biomedical, behavioral, and clinical sciences with ethical research, analytical reasoning, and evidence-based principles for accurate diagnosis, prevention, and treatment in dental practice.
Developing clinical competence and patient care excellence through independent, safe, and effective clinical performance that emphasizes patient-centered care, infection control, documentation accuracy, and adherence to professional and legal standards.
Promoting professionalism, ethics, and effective communication by fostering integrity, empathy, cultural sensitivity, leadership, and teamwork for ethical, collaborative, and accountable dental practice.
Advancing research capability and lifelong learning by engaging in evidence-based inquiry, critical appraisal, and continuous professional development aligned with scientific and technological progress in dentistry.
Ensuring comprehensive patient protection, safety, and high-quality care through ethical clinical practice, effective communication, and adherence to evidence-based standards, while promoting community engagement and public health awareness through outreach activities, oral health promotion, and preventive initiatives that address national and regional oral health priorities with social accountability.
Upholding quality, safety, and continuous improvement through effective clinical governance, patient protection, and quality assurance processes consistent with national and international accreditation standards in dental education.

Program Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of the program, graduates of the best Ajman College of Dentistry will be able to:

Gain coherent knowledge of the opportunities and boundaries within dental education in Dubai.
Learn the importance of preventing, treating, and managing dental and oral diseases.
Use knowledge from psychology, behavioral sciences, and biostatistics to support precise clinical decisions.
Recognize the role and integration of basic medical and allied sciences, including psychology and behavioral sciences, in dental practice.
Show an understanding of core research principles that meet ethical standards. This knowledge base, integral to dental courses in UAE, is key to advancing expertise in general dental practice.

Demonstrate advanced clinical skills using procedural-based techniques to perform safe and effective dental treatments independently.
Encourage dental health through education, early identification and prevention, and treatment of associated conditions.
Effectively communicate with patients and medical staff, providing professional and clear explanations of complicated oral health issues.
Keep thorough clinical records, evaluate data critically, and use conclusions to improve integrated patient care.
Maintain professional responsibility and ethics while carrying out your legal duties as a general dentist.
Assess, choose, and use suitable research techniques in studies of oral health and disease that are in line with the management of contemporary dental practices.

Competence

Show independent responsibility in handling complex patient cases within dentistry, demonstrating clinical autonomy and leadership in treatment planning.
Follow evidence-based protocols and stick to best practice standards in diagnosis and treatment.

Recognize and manage leadership roles in clinical teams, ensuring accountability in patient care.
Supervise allied dental health professionals, supporting professional skills development and graduate mentoring.

Commit to self-development in dental courses in UAE with regular self-evaluation and skill enhancement suitable for general practice or specialization.
Uphold professional ethics, welcome feedback, and pursue lifelong learning in alignment with bachelor of dentistry training.

Career Opportunities for Dental Courses in UAE

Number of private clinics offering dental care has increased significantly since 2017, the table shows growing prominence of specializations for adult and pediatric care.

Dental Research 5%

General Dentistry: Private Practice 30%

General Dentistry: Hospital Dentistry 10%

Prosthodontic 5%

Endodontics 10%

General practitioner treatments for dental issues 25%

Implant Dentistry 10%

Oral surgery 10%

Orthodontics 15%

Periodontics 5%

Pediatric Dentistry 10%

Oral Pathology 2%

Public Health Dentistry 3%