The Graduate Studies and Scientific Research vision is to train graduates who have the depth of knowledge to be lifelong educators and clinicians, to be successful in their discipline, and provide exemplary care to the nation it serves.

The College of Dentistry of King Saud University will provide high quality professional education in a range of disciplines, influence innovation through scholarly research that is nationally recognized and support the economic, healthcare and cultural development of the country.

The graduate dental education at King Saud University has a long history and heritage. The program of Masters of Science in Dentistry started back in the early 1980’s with the collaboration and efforts of the founding pioneers in the field of dental education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These efforts in establishing the graduate program at the College of Dentistry resulted in the first group of one male and three female graduate students that obtained their Master's degree in Prosthodontics in June 1993 (Dhulhajjah 1413). The Master’s degree at the college is a combined three-year program with nine tracks of different specialty programs. Since then and by the end of the academic year 2016/2017 the number of graduates of the program is 227 Master of Science holder and specialist. As education continues to be a cornerstone of King Saud University, the main goals of these different specialty programs are to train and graduate leaders and educators in different fields of dentistry. These graduates will provide health services in their community, establish and execute research support that will be beneficial to our beloved country. The combined program consists of 12 basic core courses and different structured courses in nine dental specialties. These courses are designed to provide evidence- based knowledge to the graduate students. The students are expected to utilize this knowledge in their daily professional practice and conduct a high standard research that will lead to a Master’s thesis. Most of the courses are structured based on the latest methods of education of group discussion and problem based learning. In addition, a number of practical and clinical courses are also provided to help the graduates of the program to develop the required skills to manage their patients in accordance with the highest international standards.

With the increased emphasis on both the research component and advanced clinical training, and to keep abreast with National needs and global trends, a new minimum of four-year program [Doctor of Science in Dentistry (DScD)] was launched on September 2015. The program is a professional doctorate program; the number of hours required for graduation range from 54 to 79 depending on the track die to the nature of the study which include didactic, clinical, and research components. In addition to the Master Degree program requirement, the candidates should pass 12 credit hours of the Doctor of Science in Dentistry core courses, pass the clinical courses for the Doctor of Science in Dentistry, pass the comprehensive qualifying examination, and present a thesis in the format of an introduction, two manuscripts, and a discussion.

To give you a virtual overview of the Graduate Dental Education, I would like to invite you to explore and utilize this web page as part of the College of Dentistry, King Saud University web portal.

Prof. Abdulaziz S. Al-Rasheed

Vice Dean, for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research

he vice Deanship for the clinical affairs has a valuable role in managing many aspects of the Dental School in order to ensure the continuity, quality performance and outcomes in the Dental School. This reality is coupled with the university's qualitative development in the areas of administrative and clinical services which is inevitable in order to achieve the vision of the College of Dentistry and University vision as part of the vision of the respected Rector of King Saud University in leadership and excellence.
The College of Dentistry is heading for a new phase with the imminent opening of the new building of the College of Dentistry for females and the University Dental Hospital in less than two years. This edifice is in need of a lot of preparation and planning in order to be of a level that befits the status and reputation of the College of Dentistry, King Saud University.
Finally, I hope to be able to serve this great project and be able to leave an imprint in its path, and for us all to see this great College in the ranks of international colleges.
 
Dr.Sulieman Al-Johany, BDS, MSD,DABP,FACP
Vice Dean of Clinical Affairs

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to King Saud University College of Dentistry in Malaz. This College which is the educational institution of female dentists of the New Generation was founded in 1935 H (1975 G).  It has been a significant provider of oral health care for patients and of excellent clinically based training focused on the acquisition of knowledge, research and genuine commitment.
Our main objective is the culmination of a dream that can transform female students into individual dentists with remarkable achievements coupled with community leadership.  This can only be achieved thru the expertise of the faculty members, cooperation of the auxiliary staff and the administration’s impeccable management.
It is my obligation to follow the legacy of continuously building the strengths and qualities that have elevated the status of Woman Dentists into the stratosphere of international success.
 
Dr. Aminah Mourad El Mourad
Vice Dean for Female Student Affairs

To improve the students' abilities in learning, research and interactive communication.
To prepare a distinguished cadre of teaching faculty members supported by strong educational background and capable of achieving excellence in dental education through proper means of information delivery and communication skills with the students.
To implement a contemporary scientific curriculum founded on solid research-based evidence.    
To provide a characteristic educational environment that is always encouraging for steady progression and improvement of outcomes.  

Implementation of a high-standard quality dental education to improve the academic outcomes and satisfy the society needs.

To achieve local and regional leadership in the field of dental education.

All thanks are due purely to Allah, and prayers and peace be upon our Prophet Mohammed; I would like to welcome you to the webpage of the College of Dentistry and wish that you find it helpful to you.
Being the oldest dental school in the region, the College of Dentistry at King Saud University today stands at the leading front of the dental education, research and community services. This fact has been attained by the help and guidance of Allah at first and by the sincere efforts of the previous administrations in the College's past. Thus, we (as administrators, faculty members, students and supporting staff) shall realize the challenge ahead of us and proceed with the developmental process to keep our standards high and reach our declared goals.
The Vice-Deanship for Academic Affairs has a vital role in the structure of this institution by implementing and supervising the various aspects of the educational process. The four functional units of the Vice-Deanship are namely; the Educational Affairs Unit, Library and Learning Tools Unit, Academic Guidance Unit, and Students' Activities Unit. The enjoined teamwork effort between all members of these units is the key for our success in generating a superb educational standard in our college.           
Fortunately, among the unique properties and the great assets of this educational body is the large number of teaching faculty members who obtained the highest academic degrees from the most respected universities around the world. In addition, our students are academically among the best who are attending the whole university. So, we got all what it takes, and if we utilize our potentials fully, our goal of being among the list of best dental schools in the globe will not be far.   
We are proud of our history and present, and we are looking forward for a bright future with the mutual aid of our distinctive teaching faculty members, students and staff.  
 
Dr. Ahmed Essam Almahdy

Vice-Dean for Academic Affairs

The scientific research that improves the quality of life for the population is one of the main aims of King Saud University. This is very clear in the scientific movement of King Saud University at this time. The College of Dentistry Research Center (CDRC) contributes in the achievement of this aim through the financial and technical support it provides to the faculties, postgraduate students, the interns and the other researchers from inside and outside King Saud University to conduct their scientific research. The various specialized central laboratories are equipped with the scientific instrumentations and trained technicians. In addition, a scientific and statistical consultation is provided to aid in the analysis of the scientific research. The CDRC hopes that the researchers will benefit from the additional support they are providing which also includes refereeing the scientific research, the approval of the ethical committee and the support for the publications in the refereed scientific journals within the rules and regulations of King Saud University.

Dr. Ali Al Rahlah
Director, College of Dentistry Research Center