Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Launches Advanced Orthodontic Clinics at University of Sharjah
Sharjah [UAE], August 30 – Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah, recently launched advanced orthodontic clinics for master’s students at the College of Dentistry. He also inspected the Centre of Excellence for Dentistry at the University Dental Hospital.
Tour of the Clinic Complex
Sultan bin Ahmed conducted a tour of the clinic complex, familiarizing himself with the latest equipment and facilities aligned with the highest standards in the field of dentistry. He received a briefing on the clinics and their equipment, designed to cater to all requirements for students during their practical studies.
Master’s Student Clinics
The Master’s student clinics consist of 12 specialized clinics that offer orthodontic services. These clinics are equipped with the latest devices and technologies in orthodontics. Their primary goal is to impart basic and advanced skills to Master’s students in patient care, diagnostic techniques, and clinical skills at an advanced level of competence.
Centre of Excellence for Dentistry
Sultan bin Ahmed conducted an inspection of the Centre of Excellence for Dentistry at the University Dental Hospital. During the inspection, it was noted that the centre had undergone expansion, with the addition of 6 new clinics. This expansion has increased the centre’s capacity to 12 clinics, allowing for the comprehensive provision of dental services to all demographics, including the elderly and children.
The centre’s staffing includes faculty members from the College of Dentistry, encompassing specialist doctors and consultants. The facility offers patients a wide range of treatment services, such as oral and dental surgery, implants, fixed and removable prostheses, root canal treatment, fillings, orthodontics, and 3D x-rays.
Patient Services
The centre has served 1,478 patients enrolled in the Social Services Department’s program for the elderly, totaling 8,421 visits since the program’s inception in collaboration with the University of Sharjah two years ago.
Sultan bin Ahmed visited the general dentistry and pediatric dentistry clinics at the hospital during the visit. He familiarized himself with the treatment services and care provided by the clinic tailored explicitly for children.
Doubts Revealed
Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed -: Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi is a leader in Sharjah, which is a part of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He helps make important decisions for the area.
Orthodontic Clinics -: Orthodontic clinics are special places where doctors fix teeth and jaws that are not in the right place. They help people have better smiles and healthier mouths.
University of Sharjah -: The University of Sharjah is a big school in Sharjah, UAE, where students go to learn many different subjects, including how to be dentists.
College of Dentistry -: The College of Dentistry is a part of the University of Sharjah where students learn how to take care of people’s teeth and gums.
Centre of Excellence for Dentistry -: The Centre of Excellence for Dentistry is a special place at the University of Sharjah where very good dental care and training happen. It has many clinics for helping people and teaching students.
Elderly patients -: Elderly patients are older people who need special care for their health, including their teeth. The centre has helped many of these older people with their dental needs.
