Graduate Specifications
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Dental Medicine program, the graduate will be able to:
- Provide independent oral health care services within the scope of general dentistry, including care for patients with special needs
- Implement infection control procedures and radiation protection standards
- Communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, medical team members, and/or the oral health team
- Employ critical thinking and evidence-based problem solving while providing patient care
- Respond to the cultural and social characteristics of the community and understand their impact on the prevention and management of oral diseases
- Work within a team of dental professionals (receptionists, dental assistants, oral health specialists, dental laboratory technicians, and treatment coordinators) to handle various dental cases
- Practice dentistry with full commitment to professional ethics and medical and legal standards
- Demonstrate leadership qualities and the ability to work effectively within a team
- Recognize their professional boundaries and make appropriate clinical referrals when needed
- Strive for continuing education, self-development, lifelong learning, and engagement in scientific research to stay abreast of the latest developments in dental practices and techniques