DHA showcases efforts to develop dentistry at AEEDC 2024

DHA showcases efforts to develop dentistry at AEEDC 2024

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) announced, during its participation in the UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC 2024) currently held in Dubai, the details of the recently published document — “Scope of Practice and Core Competencies for General Dentistry and Specialisation — Second Edition”. The document details the scope ...

DUBAI / WAM

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) announced, during its participation in the UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC 2024) currently held in Dubai, the details of the recently published document — “Scope of Practice and Core Competencies for General Dentistry and Specialisation — Second Edition”.

The document details the scope of practice for general dentistry and specialisations for healthcare professionals involved in providing services according to best practices in the field. Currently, the emirate has 1043 facilities providing dental health services and 4060 dental healthcare professionals.

The objectives of the document are to ensure compliance with required standards, provide proficiency for general and specialised dentists, enhance professional skills, promote continuous professional development, ensure the application of medical best practices, define permissible procedures in the field, elevate the level and quality of services, and foster trust between patients and healthcare providers.

Moreover, at the ongoing