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Dental Assisting Diploma Program (DADP) |
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 Dental Assisting Diploma Program (DADP) is a two-year program which consists of didactic and practical components offered to the Saudi females to qualify as a auxiliary dental staff.
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| Program Description |
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Dental Assisting Diploma Program (DADP) curriculum is a non-ladder or closed end curriculum and is organized on a yearly credit system.
As part of the curriculum, the students will be provided with the structured, comprehensive clinical experience in the various clinics of the KSUCD during the latter weeks of the first year and whole of the second year. This will include experience in the various clinical departments or work centers like the Records and Reception, Radiology, Steri-Center, Prosthetic Laboratories and Operating Theaters. Emphasis is to be placed on providing a balanced program of academic study, designed to support and enhance the considerable practical experience offered.
Between Levels I and II, during the summer vacation, students will complete a four-week vocational attachment in approved Ministry of Health clinics, or equivalent hospitals and polyclinics in the Kingdom.
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Contact Us
Dr. Hanaa Al Balbeesi
DADP Director
e-mail: hbalbeesi@gmail.com
Tel: 478-4524 ext. 109
Fax: 4785719
Ms. Faten M. Al Dakheel
DADP Secretary
e-mail: faten_m_s@hotmail.com
Tel: 478-4524 ext. 339
Fax: 4785719
Correspond to:
King Saud University
College of Dentistry
P.O. Box 5967
Riyadh 11432
Saudi Arabia |
| The program is open to females and the student candidate must be a high school graduate with a minimum GPA of 70%. |
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The Curriculum |
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FIRST YEAR |
| Course No. |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
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DDA 111 |
Introduction to Dental Assisting |
2 |
(2 Lecture) |
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DDA 112 |
Dental Anatomy and Dental Histology |
2 |
(1 Lecture, 1 Lab) |
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DDA 113 |
Anatomy and Physiology |
2 |
(1 Lecture, 1 Practical) |
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DDA 114 |
Dental Clinic Procedures for the Dental Assistants - I |
8 |
(2 Lecture, 6 Clinic) |
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DDA 115 |
Dental Laboratory Procedures for the Dental Assistant |
2 |
(1 Lecture, 1 Lab) |
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DDA 116 |
Dental Materials for Dental Assistants |
2 |
(1 Lecture, 1 Practical) |
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DDA 117 |
Introduction to Care of Dental Instruments, Materials and Equipment for the Dental Assistant |
8 |
(2 Lecture, 6 Practical) |
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DDA 118 |
English Language Medical and Dental Terminology for the Dental Assistant |
2 |
(2 Lecture) |
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SECOND YEAR |
| Course No. |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
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DDA 211 |
Dental Radiology for the Dental Assistant |
3 |
(1 Lecture, 2 Clinic) |
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DDA 212 |
Introduction to Dental Pharmacology, Pathology and Microbiology |
2 |
(2 Lecture) |
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DDA 213 |
Dental Secretarial Procedures |
2 |
(1 Lecture, 1 Practical) |
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DDA 214 |
Dental Clinic Procedures for the Dental Assistant II |
14 |
(2 Lecture, 12 Clinic) |
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DDA 215 |
Emergencies in the Dental Clinic |
2 |
(1 Lecture, 1 Practical) |
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DDA 216 |
An Introduction to Community Dentistry for the Dental Assistant |
2 |
(1 Lecture, 1 Practical) |
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DDA 217 |
Operating Room Procedures for the Dental Assistant |
2 |
(1 Lecture, 1 Practical) |
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| University Requirements |
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Islamic Culture |
1 yearly credit |
Total = 4 credits |
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Arabic Language |
1 yearly credit |
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Intensive English |
2 credits |
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Specialization Courses |
20 credit hours |
Total = 25 credits |
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Free Electives |
1 credit hour |
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All courses except Intensive English language will be enrolled in
King Saud University College of Dentistry |
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