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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

1

Develop prosthodontic academic programs to graduate highly competent and competitive health professionals.

2

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

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.

CAD/CAM

Computer-Aided Design & Manufacturing

3D Scanning

Three-Dimensional Optical Scanning

Digital Smile Design

Comprehensive Digital Planning

Artificial Intelligence

AI in Clinical Education

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

Last updated on : February 8, 2026 10:06pm