Diploma in Special Care Dentistry
Overview
Diploma in Special Care Dentistry is a two year clinical residency program, which compose of academic lectures and workshops in addition to clinical management of patients in special care units in specialized centres.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in dentistry (BDS) and completed the internship year in MOH.
Throughout the program each resident is required to pass multiple exams in addition to clinical requirements and case presentations.
Aim
to ensures that graduates are fully prepared to deliver comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for patients with special healthcare needs, reflecting both Kuwait’s healthcare infrastructure and international best practices.
Program Objectives
Understand the roles and expertise of all relevant medical and dental specialities in the care of special needs patients.
• Demonstrate effective interdisciplinary collaboration and referral.
• Manage oral health needs in the context of complex systemic disease and disability.
• Assess and manage complex medical, psychological, and social factors affecting oral health.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams, adapting methods for cognitive or sensory impairments.
• Apply evidence-based protocols for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Lead and participate in quality assurance and service development initiatives.
Location
Special care units allocated in Jahara, Farwaniya and Amiri specialised dental centres
Our Team
Dr. Muneera Alzanki
Program Director
Dr. Abdullah Mataqi
Assistant Program Director
Dr. Anuod Al mutairi
Site co-ordonator