Department of Prosthodontic Sciences
قسم علوم الاستعاضة السنية

Dr. Walid Al-Shahrani
Chairman, Department of Prosthodontic Sciences
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Department of Prosthodontic Sciences at the College of Dentistry, King Saud University, one of the leading departments in providing advanced education and clinical training in this specialized field.
About the Department
The Department of Prosthodontic Sciences is one of the core academic departments at the College of Dentistry, King Saud University, dedicated to educating and training undergraduate and graduate students in prosthodontics. The department focuses on preparing qualified professionals capable of providing advanced care.
Prosthodontics is a specialized branch of dentistry concerned with replacing damaged or missing teeth using fixed prostheses including crowns, bridges, and veneers, removable prostheses both partial and complete, as well as implant-supported restorations including single teeth, bridges, and full-arch reconstructions known as (All-on-X).
Vision
الرؤية
To be an excellent and distinctive department in the field of Prosthodontic Sciences locally and globally.
Mission
الرسالة
To contribute to the development of professional competencies in dental sciences in general and prosthodontics in particular by providing a stimulating environment for creative scientific research and distinguished education.
Strategic Objectives
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Develop prosthodontic academic programs to graduate highly competent and competitive health professionals.
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Focus on scientific research and medical innovations of national value and global importance.
3
Enhance the efficiency of faculty members and develop their professional and academic capabilities.
4
Lead in prosthodontic patient care and community service.
Clinical Services & Procedures
The department supervises the Prosthodontics Clinic at the University Dental Hospital, with clinical practice covering:
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Fixed and removable dental prostheses
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Implant-supported restorations
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Maxillofacial prosthetics
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Temporomandibular joint disorders
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Full mouth rehabilitation
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Digital treatment planning
Digital Transformation
At the Department of Prosthodontic Sciences, we believe our mission extends beyond traditional education to preparing professionals capable of keeping pace with future transformations in dentistry.
Values
Professionalism
المهنية
Team Work
العمل كفريق
Honesty
الأمانة
Responsibility
المسؤولية
Lifelong Learning
التعلم مدى الحياة
Justice & Fairness
العدل والإنصاف
Discipline
الانضباط
Educational Programs
Undergraduate Program
The department participates in teaching specialized courses in fixed and removable prosthodontics and digital dentistry for undergraduate students.
Graduate Programs
- Master of Science in Dentistry - Prosthodontics
- Doctor of Science in Dentistry - Prosthodontics
- Saudi Board in Prosthodontics
Chairman, Department of Prosthodontic Sciences
Dr. Walid Al-Shahrani



