Practitioner

A specialty focused on promoting oral health through the implementation of preventive care approaches and participation in therapeutic procedures under the supervision of a qualified specialist.

Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge in the following areas:

1. Fundamental knowledge of periodontal diseases and the supporting structures of the teeth.
2. Performing basic therapeutic procedures related to periodontal tissues and supporting structures.
3. Primary preventive procedures such as pit and fissure sealants.
4. Applying principles of oral health promotion and improvement.
5. Participating in community education and awareness activities related to oral health.
6. Performing dental radiography while adhering to radiation safety requirements.

Accredited diploma including clinical training

A specialty focused on fundamental laboratory techniques for fabricating dental prostheses and basic dental appliances, based on a prescription provided by a qualified dentist.

Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge in the following areas:

1. Fundamental dental anatomy and occlusion.
2. Handling methods and basic properties of dental materials.
3. Fabrication of fixed prostheses and partial and complete removable dentures.
4. Fabrication of basic orthodontic appliances.
5. Infection prevention and control, sterilization procedures, and the safe use of dental laboratory equipment.

Accredited diploma including clinical training.

A specialty that is concerned with providing support for dentists to work efficiently in managing dental patients and performing supportive clinical functions.

Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge in the following areas:

1. Infection control and occupational safety protocols.

2. Management and use of dental materials and equipment.

3. Preparation and management of dental patients for radiographic imaging (X-rays).

4. Support for dental treatments and clinical procedures.

5. Storage and handling of dental laboratory materials.

Accredited diploma including clinical training.

A specialty concerned with oral and dental health care for people with mental disabilities, including medical, physical, and psychological conditions that require a treatment plan with advanced techniques.

theoretical, practical and procedural knowledge of all of the following:

1. Complex medical, psychological and physical cases.

2. Oral and facial pain.

3. Behavioral management techniques.

4. Knowledge in pharmacology related to the specialty.

5. Dental X-rays and digital rays related to the specialty.

Obtaining, after the Bachelor of Dentistry, a qualification or clinical training program designated for dentists with duration of no less than 24 months and meets the acceptable minimum for practicing the specialty according to SCFHS’s standards and regulations at the time of submitting the final registration application.

A specialty concerned with maintenance of dental hygiene through promoting perfect practices and applying preventive and therapeutic patterns according to the prescription of the dentist.

Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:

1. Principles of population dental hygiene.
2. Follow safety terms in dental imaging.
3. Diagnosis and treatment of gingiva and periodontic tissues.
4. Clinical treatment of gingiva and periodontic tissues.
5. Effect of drugs and diseases on dental hygiene.
6. Promoting general dental hygiene.
7. Organizing community cultural activities on dental hygiene.

An approved bachelor of four years duration, along with an internship year (12 months).

A specialty concerned with preparation of devices, dental, facial and maxillomandibular alternatives according to a prescription of the dentist.

Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:

1. Occlusion borders.
2. Mandibular motor function.
3. Materials in dental technology.
4. Infection control and sterilization in the dental laboratory.
5. Safety regulations in dental laboratories.
6. Safe use of laboratory equipment and dental materials.
7. Preparing devices, dental, facial and maxillomandibular alternatives.

An approved bachelor of four years duration, along with an internship year (12 months).

A specialty concerned with the inspection and assessment of evidence that are related to dentistry to help legal authorities with criminal and civil procedures.

Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:

1. Knowledge of legal and moral legislations and procedures.
2. Study of cranium, facial and maxillomandibular bones.
3. Identifying identity through advanced applied and radiological sciences.
4. Disaster victim identification (DVI).
5. Dental anatomy.
6. Age determination technologies.
7. Prepare and analyze injury reports.
8. Study of facial injuries and bruises and bite effects.
9. Determination of identity using modern technologies and evidence gathering.
10. Dental x-ray and digital imaging related to the specialty.

Obtaining, after bachelor of dentistry, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.

A specialty concerned with providing full dental care for the elderly. It includes prevention of oral diseases related to advanced age.

Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:

1. Oral symptoms related to genetic, organic and immunological diseases of the elderly.
2. Knowledge of geriatrics and pharmacology sciences.
3. Making treatment plans for the elderly.
4. Activate preventive diseases of geriatric oral hygiene.
5. Choose the dental materials that are appropriate for the elderly.
6. Diagnosis and treatment of dental caries in the elderly.
7. Prevention of dental caries.
8. Treatment of root and root canal diseases.
9. Design removable and fixed dental prosthesis.
10. Care and maintenance of dental prosthesis.
11. Treatment of geriatric dental emergency.
12. Treatment of cases under anesthesia.
13. Dental x-ray and digital imaging related to the specialty.

Obtaining, after bachelor of dentistry, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.

A specialty concerned with full therapeutic and preventive care for pediatric mouth and teeth from birth until the age of adolescence, including cases with special needs.

Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:

1. Diagnosis of oral diseases.
2. Growth and development of oral and maxillofacial bones.
3. Dentoskeletal malocclusion.
4. Full care of pediatric teeth.
5. Treatment of root canal.
6. Oral diseases and hereditary and acquired cases.
7. Effect of systemic diseases on the mouth and teeth.
8. Oral and dental injuries care.
9. Orofacial pains.
10. Methods of behavioral guidance of pediatrics.
11. Pharmacology and non-pharmacological interventions.
12. Anesthesia and pain relief techniques.
13. Care of cases with special needs.
14. Pediatrics.
15. Treatment of dental pediatric emergency cases.
16. Dental, facial and maxillomandibular x-ray and digital imaging.

Obtaining, after bachelor of dentistry, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.

A specialty concerned with providing full and preventive dental care in conjunction with advanced care for all age groups.

Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of the following:

1. Fighting and patterns of prevention of dental caries.
2. Dental and facial plastic surgery.
3. Direct and indirect dental repairs.
4. Diagnosis and treatment of gingival issued related to dental repairs.
5. Root and root canal treatment.
6. Emergency dental pulp cases.
7. Dental injuries.
8. Temporomandibular joint disorders.
9. Design dental prosthesis.
10. Removable and fixed dental prosthesis.
11. Dental implants.
12. Occlusion dysfunction.
13. Pediatric dental care and orthodontics.
14. Patients of different age groups.
15. Patients with health issues.
16. Patients with special needs.
17. Biotic dental materials.
18. Dental technology in dentistry.
19. Dental x-ray and digital imaging related to the specialty.

Obtaining, after bachelor of dentistry, a qualification or a clinical training program specialized for physicians that is not less than 24 months. It should also fulfill the minimum acceptable limit of practicing the specialty according to the standards and regulations of the commission at the time of submitting the professional registration application.