Dental Surgery (Hons) University of Namibia

Overview

The Dental Surgery (Hons) degree program from University of Namibia is organized into competence areas that include knowledge and skills on general medicine, oral biology, dental materials, concepts on society and its management; good diagnostic, practical and interaction skills; clinical and research data gathering concepts, interpretation and critique as well as general concepts on humanity. 

The competences reflect the seven domains that are described by Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE). These have been identified to represent the broad categories of professional activity and concerns that occur in the general practise of dentistry. 

The program aims to develop professional dentists who are knowledgeable, skilled and ethically positioned to:

• provide evidence-based oral health care (EBOHC);
• promote oral health as an integral part of total health, and, oral healthcare as an integral part of comprehensive healthcare;
• apply the community-based, patient-centered approach to clinical care within the dental team (which includes hygienists, dental assistants, and dental technicians);
• direct the dental team as team leader and manager to promote efficient and cost-effective service provision by all team members;
• apply appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities, and behaviors to practise safely and efficiently;
• practise concept of prevention and primary care in dentistry;
• provide oral health care to various populations and communities (including marginalized communities);
• adopt a reflective practitioner approach committed to the active pursuit of life-long learning.