(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Doha: The first group of dental students from Qatar University's (QU) College of Dental Medicine (CDEM) in QU Health has started first clinical training programme.
A total of 14 students began experiential training and welcomed their first patients in Hamad Dental Center, which is part of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC).
The students expressed their desire to have an active role in promoting and advancing oral health as part of the overall health for residents of Qatar.
The introduction of clinical services in CDEM is aligned with the Qatar National Vision 2030 in advancing education and healthcare services to the population of Qatar.
This historic milestone would not have been possible without the united efforts and many months of planning by experts in clinical dental education from CDEM and HMC, with hands-on support from top-level stakeholders at QU and the Ministry of Public Health.
CDEM Dean, Professor Monty Duggal said,“This is really a momentous occasion for the college and indeed for the country. The first batch of fourth year students have now completed their pre-clinical dental training and have started providing clinical care for patients as a part of their clinical education.
“In three years, they will be fully qualified dentists who will not only enhance the dental workforce of Qatar but will be future leaders in the provision of oral care for the people.”
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