Welcome to the Faculty of Dentistry, Kuwait University

The Faculty of Dentistry was established by Amiri proclamation on May 28, 1996. It is a rapidly expanding institution entrusted with the development of the undergraduate curriculum, the initiation of research projects, the establishment of postgraduate specialties and research educational programs. It is totally committed to providing quality Dental Education for the Nation. The commitment of the faculty, staff and alumni has helped ensure the continuing quality and prestige of the college from it’s inception in 1998.

The Dental Program offered by the Faculty of Dentistry (FOD) is a six and half year program. Undergraduate students must first complete three semesters of a pre-professional program common to the Faculties of Medicine and Dentistry and five semesters of Biomedical Sciences leading to a Bachelor of Medical Science degree (B.Med.Sc.). They will then complete a further five semesters of clinical studies and training before they are awarded their dental degree – Bachelor of Dental Medicine (B.D.M). From the academic year 2006-2007, the Faculty in collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine has moved into a new system-based case-triggered integrated curriculum.

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