About the Program
The Dental Internship Program is a full-time one-year program targeting newly dental graduates. The program consists of weekly didactic sessions and daily clinic exposure. Interns are integrated into a clinical environment early in their training and will have a hands-on approach to patient care. The program offers dental trainees the opportunity to develop their skills and acquire new ones while also introducing them to every aspect of dental practice. Through a carefully thought-out training curriculum, the program will balance the trainees’ individual strengths and weaknesses. In addition, develop a peer and self-review system, put it into place, and raise awareness of the value of ongoing professional development.
Interns are expected to take a detailed history, perform a thorough examination, and discuss their proposed management plan with the supervising clinician. Clinical exposure consists of structured rotations in various dental specialties at a variety of dental polyclinics and hospitals in Dubai. The aim of the program is to efficiently train dental interns to become a competent dental practitioners, allowing them to practice with confidence and deliver comprehensive patient-centered care, including emergency management and advanced dental treatment.
Program Director Message
Dr. May Al Janahi
All prospective trainees are cordially welcomed, and I eagerly await having Dubai Academic Health Corporation (DAHC) contribute in your educational endeavours and aids in developing the abilities to integrate care, learning and discovery. Innovation and advancements in prevention and intervention have enhanced the oral health of the population in the UAE during the past several years. As director of the Dental Internship Program, It gives me great pleasure to introduce you to the array of opportunities that exist at DAHC. We believe that enrolling in the internship program at DAHC will provide you with experiences to enhance your knowledge and learn patient management based on evidence-based dentistry.
Curriculum
Train at Dubai Academic Health Corporation dental facilities
- Rashid Hospital
- Dubai Hospital
- Dubai Dental Hospital
- Primary Health Care Centres
| Endodontics | 4 weeks |
| Orthodontics | 4 weeks |
| Periodontics | 4 weeks |
| Prosthodontics | 4 weeks |
| Pediatric dentistry | 4 weeks |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 4 weeks |
| General Dentistry Clinic | 24 weeks |
The Clinical Component of the Internship
The intern is expected to attend all scheduled activities, including clinical sessions. Postings on various specialties are run on a rotation basis. Every week, the intern is exposed and participates in a variety of clinical and educational activities. Clinics operate five days a week for 40 hours.
General dental practitioners and clinical supervisors will be present in the clinic to support the interns, provide feedback, and have oversight on adherence to infection control protocols, dental record entries, treatment planning, appointment management, communication skills, and professionalism. At least one faculty member will be assigned to supervise the clinical activity performed by the interns during each rotation.
During your dental internship, you will be observing, first assisting with specialists and handling patient under supervision. You will be involved in multidisciplinary treatment planning, providing primary dental care whilst building a decision to refer patients for more extensive procedures. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with dental residents.
At the end of the internship, the dentist should be able to:
- Recognize and diagnose common oral diseases based on clinical findings and special investigations.
- Managing dental emergencies and providing preventive oral health care.
- Demonstrate competence and professionalism in delivering general dental treatment and preventive care.
- Develop clinical practice philosophies using evidence-based principles.
- Engage in community services to promote oral health.
- Make appropriate referrals and seek consultations when required.
- Integrate multiple dental disciplines into effective treatment planning.
- Use pharmacological methods for pain management and non-pharmacological means for anxiety control allowing effective patient management.
- Practice in hospital, community and private office settings and understand the medico-legal issues associated with patient care.
- Understand the hospital organization, functioning and policies.
- Manage, formulate, and implement a comprehensive treatment plan.
