Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences
قسم طب الفم وعلوم التشخيص
Dr. Abdullah Al-Soghayyer
Chairman, Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences
Welcome to the Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences at the College of Dentistry, King Saud University. Our department is one of the vital departments that plays a pivotal role in medical education about oral diseases, clinical training, scientific research, and community service.
About the Department
The department specializes in accurate and early diagnosis of oral diseases and takes pride in its pioneering research role in areas such as early detection of oral cancer and the development of artificial intelligence technologies in diagnosing oral diseases.
The department is also committed to serving the community through specialized oral medicine clinics, head and neck radiology clinics, and the oral pathology laboratory at the Dental University Hospital in the Medical City.
Vision
الرؤية
Regional leadership and global excellence in medical education, healthcare, and scientific research for oral and maxillofacial diseases and disorders.
Mission
الرسالة
Providing high-quality medical education, innovative scientific research, and distinguished clinical and community service in oral medicine and diagnostic sciences, to prepare qualified healthcare professionals who contribute to improving oral health locally and globally.
Strategic Objectives
1
High impact research in oral medicine and diagnostic sciences
2
Promoting excellent education in oral medicine and diagnostic sciences
3
Providing high quality clinical care for patients with oral and craniofacial disorders
4
Participation in community partnership activities
5
Enabling effective collaboration with local and international organizations
6
State-of-the-art technologies, laboratories, and clinics
7
Recruiting and retaining best faculty and employees
8
Providing cyclic training, and skills development programs for faculty and employees
9
Establishing and promoting competitive self-funded postgraduate programs
Values
Discipline
الانضباط
Team Work
العمل كفريق
Justice & Fairness
العدل والإنصاف
Honesty
الأمانة
Responsibility
المسؤولية
Lifelong Learning
التعلم مدى الحياة
Department Units
Department Services
📚
Medical Education - Undergraduate and Graduate Programs
🏥
Clinical Care - Patient Consultation Services
🔬
Scientific Research and Innovation - Local and International Research Partnerships
🤝
Community Service - Awareness and Community Activities
🎯
Early Detection of Oral Cancer
🤖
Development of AI Technologies in Diagnosis
Educational Programs
Undergraduate Program
The department participates in teaching multiple courses in undergraduate programs including Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, and Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.
Graduate Programs
- PhD in Dental Sciences - Oral Medicine Track
- PhD in Dental Sciences - Oral Radiology Track
- Saudi Board in Oral Medicine and Pathology
With best wishes
Chairman, Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences
Dr. Abdullah Al-Soghayyer
