SCHOOL OF ORAL AND DENTAL MEDICINE
Degree and Title:
Bachelor’s degree in Oral and Dental Medicine (BDSC)
Study Hours/Academic Levels:
189 credit hours/5 academic levels
The Faculty of Dentistry at Badr University in Cairo (BUC) is a dynamic academic institution committed to excellence in dental education, clinical training, and research. The faculty delivers a comprehensive, competency-based program designed to prepare graduates for modern dental practice while meeting national and international standards.
Students benefit from extensive clinical exposure within well-equipped dental clinics distributed across multiple floors, serving a high patient volume across different specialties. This ensures strong hands-on experience and clinical competence.
The curriculum integrates contemporary concepts in digital dentistry, preparing students to adapt to evolving technologies. In addition to undergraduate education, the faculty offers postgraduate programs aimed at advancing clinical expertise and research capabilities.
Meet the Dean
Professor. Tamer Hamza
Dr. Tamer Hamza is currently The Dean and Professor of Fixed Prosthodontics, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, BUC, Cairo, Egypt. He was graduated from the Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Cairo University in 1994; he finished master’s degree in fixed prosthodontics in 2000 from Al-Azhar University and finished the Ph.D. in 2004 through a channel program between Al-Azhar University and Ohio State university USA.
Then He became an Associate Professor and Chairman of the Fixed Prosthodontics Department from 2012 till 2015 in Al-Azhar University; then Vice dean for postgraduate and research 2018-2019, Dean faculty of oral dental medicine Al-Azhar University 2019-2022, during this time he was also visiting Research Professor in Ohio State University and Creighton university. He was also Visiting professor and course directors in postgraduate program in faculty of dentistry Misr International University (MIU) from 2015, His research interest is ceramics , Cad/Cam technology, and resin materials. He is board member, and peer reviewer in different national and international dental journals.
Meet the Vice Dean for Community Services Affairs
Professor. Osama Gouda
Professor Osama Mohamed Saied Gouda is the Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development in Faculty of Dentistry, BUC (Badr University in Cairo), Egypt Since October 2022 tell now.
5 years residency (1992 -1997) in Oral Medicine Department, Faculty of Oral & Dental Medicine, Cairo University.
3 years Assistant Lecturer of Oral Medicine (1998-2001), Faculty of Dentistry, Suez Canal University.
6 years Lecturer of Oral Medicine & Periodontology (2001-2007), Faculty of Dentistry, Suez Canal University & including: * lecturer (2005 for one month) in Faculty of Dentistry, Zamar University, Yemen. * Lecturer (2006 for one month) in Faculty of Dentistry, Elfateh University, Libya.
Assistant professor of Oral Medicine & Periodontology (2011 – 2018) in Faculty of Dentistry, NUB (Nahda University in Beni Suef), Egypt & Faculty of Dentistry, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt.
Head of Oral Medicine & Periodontology department (2013 – 2018) in Faculty of Dentistry, NUB (Nahda University in Beni Suef), Egypt.
Assistant professor of Oral Medicine & Periodontology (2018 – 2020) in Faculty of Dentistry, BUC (Badr University in Cairo), Egypt.
Professor Of Oral Medicine & Periodontology (2020 tell now) in Faculty of Dentistry, BUC (Badr University in Cairo), Egypt.
Head of control of the fourth year at Badr University in Cairo ( 2018 – 2022).
Head of Oral Medicine & Periodontology department & Executive Director of the Dental Clinics (2020 – 2022) in Faculty of Dentistry, BUC (Badr University in Cairo), Egypt.
Meet the Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs
Professor. Rania Mossad Hassan
Professor Rania Mossad Hassan currently holds the position of Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs at School of Oral and Dental Medicine, Badr University in Cairo. She has been affiliated to the faculty since its establishment in 2014, initially joining as a Professor, Student and Alumni Coordinator in the Quality assurance unit, Head of Control Unit, and later as Head of Oral Biology and Pathology Department. Her academic background includes graduating from the faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine at Cairo University in 1994, followed by the completion of a master’s degree in 2001 and a Ph.D. in 2004 from Ain Shams University. In 2010, she attained the rank of Associate Professor, followed by her promotion to Professor in 2017. She held several positions at Ain Shams such as Chairman of the Graduates Follow-up Committee and Vice Chairman of the Scientific Research Ethics Committee. Additionally, she served as a part-time lecturer at MSA University from 2004 to 2010.
Dean’s Word
Dr. Tamer Hamza
Dean’s Word
Dr. Tamer Hamza
We are committed to providing modern dental education that integrates academic excellence with strong clinical training. Our program prepares students to meet evolving professional standards while equipping them with the knowledge of contemporary dental technologies.
We emphasize clinical exposure through high patient flow, ensuring that graduates develop confidence and competence. Our postgraduate programs further support advanced training and research development, contributing to the continuous growth of our academic community.
Strategy
our Vision
our Mission
Object- ives
School of ORAL AND DENTAL MEDICINE
Council
Prof. Dr. Tamer Hamza
Dean
Prof. Dr. Rania Mossad
Vice-Dean for Education and Student Affairs
Prof. Dr. Osama Gouda
Vice-Dean for Community Service Affairs
Prof. Dr. Hanaa Schalaan
Vice-Dean for Postgraduate and scientific researchHead of Child dental health department
Prof. Dr. Rehab Rizk
Head of Oral biology and Pathology department
Ass. Prof. Dr. Nasser Abbas
Head of Prosthodontics Department
Ass. Prof. Dr. Reham Seyam
Head of Restorative Dentistry Department
Ass. Prof. Dr. Rasha Wagieh
Head of Oral medicine, Periodontology and Radiology Department
Ass. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Adel
Head of Research ethics committee
Technical director of clinics
Ass. Prof. Dr. Iman A. Fathy
Head of Quality Assurance Unit
Dr. Sara Omar
Head of the Academic Advising Unit
Prof. Dr. Heba El Afandy
Coordinator of the Applied Health Sciences program
Head of Assessment and Exam Development Committee
Ass. Prof. Dr. Fatma El Badawy
Head of the Radiology unit
Head of transfer committee
Dr. Ibrahim Yehia
Head of the continuous education unit
Oral and maxillofacial surgery department
Dr. Ahmed Bayoumy
Head of training and internship unit
Dr. Ahmed Shaaban
Administrative director of clinics
School premises
The classrooms are well equipped with comfort seats, a whiteboard, a data show device, a display screen, a microphone, headphones, Wi-Fi, and central air conditioning.
The central library, based on Campus, includes a large number of innovative dentistry books and publications set out in a relaxing environment, conducive to studying. There are comfortable seating areas, group study areas, a silent study area and private study rooms.
There are central halls and stands at the university that can be used when necessary, and they are all equipped for cultural, artistic and sports activities.
The university offers a learning management system (LMS) for enhancing learning needs in all areas, assignment, examinations and student registration as well as attendance.
The university offers health care facilities through well-equipped health care clinics (general clinics, dental care clinics and physiotherapy clinic. There is a diverse food court offering cold and hot snacks as a small area offering a variety of groceries and cold snacks. In addition, there is a copy center, a bank and 2 bank machines.
LABORATORIES
& WORKSHOPS
Our school is equipped with 6 simulation labs serving the students in the pre-clinical stage with a total of 180 dental simulators (30 simulators per lab).
Simulation labs are equipped to enhance the experience and the education of its students. These labs train and educate the students on a variety of dental skills, especially restorative dentistry, endodontics, and fixed prosthodontics in order to prepare them for the competitive labor market.
Also, our school has 16 multi-purpose labs serving the basic, medical, and dental specialties.
The school is equipped with 6 lecture halls (capacity of 150 students), besides 2 classrooms (100 students) and 2 other classrooms (60 students). Also, there is a computer lab used for online activities (Capacity of 35 Students). All halls and classrooms are fully equipped with audio-visual facilities.
