The College of Dental Medicine was established in 2004 by decree of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, member of the Federal Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah. Initially, the College offered a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program based on the University of Adelaide’s curriculum. In 2019, the College expanded its offerings with a three-year Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) program in Oral Surgery, Prosthodontics, Periodontology, and Endodontics. The MDS in Orthodontics was introduced in 2022. Over this period, the College has seen significant growth in its curriculum, infrastructure, technology, and academic staff. Recently, the College launched a Ph.D. program in Dental Sciences.

The implant dentistry teaching and clinical activity -are mainly tailored around the requirements for training Master students enrolled in specialty programs. The core teaching is composed of 4 semestrial courses of theoretical/didactic/preclinical training delivered in years one and two of the master’s programs. The teaching is composed of weekly seminars. In parallel, students attend dedicated multidisciplinary teaching implant clinics. In these clinics, 3 instructors are present (prosthodontist, oral surgeon, and Periodontist).

The teaching implant activity adopts a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to implant rehabilitation, and residents place almost 300 implants annually. Furthermore, multiple implant systems are in use, and we are currently developing an in-house digital implantology workflow.

On the other hand, the College has a faculty-led private practice called “the center of excellence.” In this facility, almost another 400 implants are placed annually, mainly for senior citizens of Sharjah, who benefit from social services coverage of implant-related expenses.

During the Scholarship year, the ITI Scholar will participate in the following clinical activities: 

☒     Treatment planning sessions  
☐      Performing oral hygiene procedures and maintenance   
☒      Observing patient treatment  
☐      Assisting in patient treatment  
☐      Treating patients under faculty supervision 
     ☐     Placing implants  
     ☐     Restoring implants  
☐      Treating patients alone  
     ☐      Placing implants  
     ☐      Restoring implants  
☒      Laboratory and procedures associated with treatment  

During the Scholarship year, the ITI Scholar will participate in the following research activities: 

☒      Development and coordinated involvement with existing center research activities 
☒       Involvement in preclinical research  
☒       Involvement in translational research  
☒      Involvement in clinical research   
☒      Mentors will be assigned to the Scholar according to their research preference  
☐      Scholars will be able to start their own research projects 

The Scholar's time will be allocated to the activities below as follows (estimate): 
 
•    50% patient care
•   30% research 
•    20% didactic (lectures and/or courses the Scholar can attend) 

The lectures, classes and/or courses the Scholar can attend will be held in the following language: English

Language requirements: 
☒  Fluency in English
☒  Basic language skills in Arabic are an advantage
☒  The following language is required to follow lectures, classes and/or courses: English
☒  Language skills and level needed to follow lectures and engage in day-to-day conversation: English

Special requirements: 
At least two years' postgraduate training in implant-related discipline is an advantage. Research experience supported by scientific publications is desired.

Scholarship Center Chair: Prof. Zahi BADRAN, Department of Restorative and Preventive Dentistry
Scholarship Center Co-Chair: Dr. Kamis GABALLAH, Department of Oral and Craniofacial Health Sciences

University of Sharjah
College of Dental Medicine
M28, Medical campus
University City
Sharjah
United Arab Emirates

E-mail Prof. Zahi BADRAN:  [email protected]
E-mail Prof. Dr. Kamis GABALLAH:  [email protected]