Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM)
Mission Statement: “Our mission is to nurture highly skilled, world class graduates who excel in delivering evidence-based clinical and preventive oral care. We are committed to preparing our students to serve communities with compassion, uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethics, and lead the future of the dental profession through continuous learning, research, and innovation.”
Program Description
The DDM program follows an
integrated, competency-based, and patient-centered curriculum. Problem-based learning is designed to facilitate horizontal and vertical integration between biomedical sciences and clinical dental subjects throughout the program. Structured training is provided in pre-clinical dental simulation laboratory settings before students develop and consolidate their skills in clinical environments.
190 credit hours 6 years duration Qatar license eligible No internship year
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Six core domains — each student must demonstrate mastery before graduation:
1. Scientific Knowledge Demonstrate applied biomedical and scientific knowledge underpinning clinical dental practice.
2. Disease Prevention & Population Health Knowledge and skills to prevent oral & dental disease and promote oral/systemic health.
3. Clinical Skills Provide safe, effective, holistic dental care.
4. Evidence-based Practice Evidence-based approach to clinical decision-making delivering optimal patient care.
5. Communication Skills Communicate clearly, effectively, and sensitively with patients, caregivers, and colleagues.
6. Professionalism Highest standards of professionalism, legal compliance, and ethical guidelines.
Curriculum Overview
6‑Year program leading to a Doctor of Dental Medicine — QU integrated model
Year 1
Common First Year
Joined with all QU Health students - Single entry, multiple exit
Early clinical exposure
Years 2–3.5
Integrated Learning Phase
Pre-clinical & clinical across disciplines
Simulation & interdisciplinary
Years 3.5–6
Clinical Phase
Competency-based training to deliver independent care
No internship - fully embedded
QU Distinction: Graduates are eligible for a dentistry license in Qatar without additional internship.