BUIDRE to Introduce ‘Education in Dental Specialties’ Program

Program to Match US Standards

Dubai: 13 March 2010 – Boston University Institute for Dental Research and Education (BUIDRE) – Dubai, a member of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Academic Medical Center (AMC), announces its ‘Education in Dental Specialties’ program concurring with US standards.

The first institute, of its kind in the region, BUIDRE-Dubai offers specialty educational programs in endodontics, orthodontics, prosthodontics, pediatric dentistry and periodontology. The programs offered at BUIDRE-Dubai will combine the appropriate mix of clinical experience and a strong academic component, with adequate emphasis on original research. Successful completion of the program will earn residents a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in the specialty as well as a Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD) degree.

Dr. Steven M. Morgano, CAO of BUIDRE – Dubai, said,

We will continue to support informative and educational initiatives as part of our objective to provide professionals and organizations with adequate exposure to new trends. We are proud that our programs are based on US standards, which we consider significant to the region.

Faculty members at BUIDRE-Dubai are highly specialized with various areas of expertise and have undergone extensive training, all are American Board Certified. The curriculum at the Dubai institute is comparable to the programs offered at Boston University in the US.

Dr. Zahra Baalawi, Director of Academic Development and Support Services –AMC, said,

The ‘Education in Dental Specialties’ program offers significant insights and helps provide the required academic qualification levels, experience and exposure to residents. We believe that medical professionals and the region will significantly benefit from these comprehensive programs.

BUIDRE-Dubai organizes continuing education courses for general dentists and dental specialists who seek to learn about the latest materials and techniques for diagnosis and treatment of dental disease. The Institute also holds a variety of awareness programs to educate members of the community on the importance of oral and dental health.

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