VisionTo be the foremost ranking teaching institution providing both undergraduate and postgraduate dental education in the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East/GCC countries.
Mission To serve the people of Sharjah and the region by advancing their oral health and general health through:
- Learning and teaching
- Research and discovery
- Patient care and service
- Community engagement and societal responsiveness
Values The faculty and staff of the College of Dental Medicine, University Dental Hospital Sharjah are committed to the cultural and Islamic values of the Emirate of Sharjah as a guide for their decisions and behaviors. We hold the following core values:
Integrity and Ethics
- Integrity in all things we do and, avoiding conflicts of interest
- Demonstrating exemplary ethical leadership
Dedication
- Hold our work to the highest academic standards
- To train capable, caring, and compassionate students
Inclusiveness
- Treat others with respect and dignity, honoring individual differences
- Create a collegial environment based on loyalty to co-workers
- Upholding interdisciplinary teamwork
Excellence with limitless Drive
- Provision of the highest quality of comprehensive dental care for patients
- Supporting our community partners who help us achieve excellence in all that we do
- Promote good health and well-being in response to community needs
- Recognizing the place of oral health in overall systemic health
Accountability and Transparency
- Promote open communication and listen proactively
- Ensuring a caring, warm, friendly, and safe workplace ecosystem
- Develop a culture of personal development and professional fulfillment
Innovation and Creativity
- Exploration of new ideas in teaching and learning, and scholarly activities
- Explore diverse learning opportunities where creativity thrives
The University Dental Hospital Sharjah has a total of 165 dental chair units distributed as follows:
- 6 for the faculty practice located in the Center of Excellence (UDHS 1st floor)
- 159 for the teaching clinics located in UDHS, CDM building M28 (Postgraduate Dental Center), and the Mobile Dental Clinic