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About the faculty

The British University in Egypt, Faculty of Dentistry is committed to graduate dentists who are fully aware of their place and duties in society and are characterized …

Faculty history

Welcome to one of the top dental faculties in the nation. The British University in Egypt, Faculty of Dentistry founded by Prof. Tarek Abbas, the Dean of the faculty …

Message from the dean

Greetings and welcome to The British University in Egypt Faculty of Dentistry. I am extremely pleased to have this opportunity to introduce you to the School of …

Vision & Mission

The Faculty of Dentistry British University in Egypt is committed to excellence in education, Research and community services seeking regional and global accreditation …

FAQ's

Questions and answers about Information needed to be known about The Faculty of Dentistry.

Infection Control Unit

The world is now facing an ultimate surprising spreading challenge and a global crisis which is 2019 novel coronavirus….

Quality Assurance Unit

إلتزاما من كلية طب الأسنان بالجامعة البريطانية فى مصر نحو تطبيق نظم ومعايير جودة التعليم الجامعى  الصادرة من الهيئة القومية لضمان جودة التعليم والإعتماد فى مصر بجانب تطبيق نظم جودة التعليم البريطانية مع المراجعة الدورية

Why Join Dentistry

Dentistry remains one of the most respected professions, and young men and women are seeking to enter dental schools in increasing numbers each year.

الدراسة الذاتية للكليه

تسعى كلية طب الأسنان بالجامعة البريطانية فى مصر لتطبيق نظم جودة التعليم وبناء شخصية طبيب اسنان يتمتع بمهارات اخلاقية وعلمية ومهنية من خلال بيئة تعليمية يتوافر لها الإمكانيات البشرية من أعضاء هيئة تدريس

الغايات والأهداف الإستراتيجية

.تحرص الكلية فى إداراتها على التفكير المنهجى المبنى على الرؤية المستقبلية التى تمثل الأساس لجميع أنواع الأنشطة التعليمية والبحث العلمى، والمشاركة المجتمعية

Organizational structure

Faculty of dentistry Organizational Structure

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About the faculty

The British University in Egypt, Faculty of Dentistry is committed to graduate dentists who are fully aware of their place and duties in society and are characterized by theoretical knowledge, clinical skills and a well-rounded personality. This means the dental graduate will be provided with professional knowledge of different dental fields of specialization, contemporary applications, and latest developments in dentistry as well as the dental skills necessary to deliver this knowledge to patients in terms of proper diagnosis, treatment planning, and execution. All this takes place within a framework of ethics while keeping the welfare of their patients at the forefront of their thoughts.
The methods of instruction at our Faculty include lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical, laboratory technical work, demonstrations, and specialised clinics for treatment of patients under staff supervision.
The teaching, clinical training, and assessment are geared to developing students’ analytical and problem-solving skills. Problem-based learning (PBL) will be introduced. This involves the presentation of a clinical problem to students that they will analyse and then look for the needed information themselves. This will train the students to be independent learners, an important trait to acquire for survival in the contemporary rapidly developing world. Assignments and research projects will be given strong emphasis in the curriculum. Teaching, learning and assessment will be progressive throughout the programs to encourage the transition from dependent to independent learning so that the graduates become increasingly self-reliant and responsible for their own learning.

Faculty History

Welcome to one of the top dental faculties in the nation. The British University in Egypt, Faculty of Dentistry founded by Prof. Tarek Abbas, the Dean of the faculty, starting academic year 2012-2013. Since then, the Faculty of Dentistry has been a prominent leader in dental education. It is recognized for its most up-to-date equipment and highly qualified staff to insure the most efficient delivery of the knowledge and skills required.

Since its founding, the dental education program has maintained its leadership role in dental education and research by preparing distinguished graduates capable of functioning in the many roles the profession demands. The faculty is committed to offering an education tha advances both the art and science of dentistry and prepares its students for leadership in the profession.

Please take a moment to explore our faculty site and learn why we stand among one of the best dental faculties in the region.

Prof. Tarek Abbas

Dean of Dentistry
Greetings and welcome to The British University in Egypt Faculty of Dentistry. I am extremely pleased to have this opportunity to introduce you to the Faculty of Dentistry and I am glad you’ve joined us.
The British University in Egypt Faculty of Dentistry prepare students to practice dentistry in the 21st century with knowledge and understanding of dental specialties and varied practice settings. This occurs in an ethical and professional environment. The Faculty presents a dynamic curriculum, which provides excellent training, integrates the health sciences with clinical experience and utilizes modern technology. Our success is based on maintaining a strong and distinguished faculty and staff, supported in their commitment to teaching and administration, professional development, scholarship, research, student service and community service. We encourage imaginative inquiry and the free exchange of ideas, and promote personal development, professionalism and high ethical standards.
We are committed to excellence in all that we strive to achieve.

Prof. Tarek Abbas
Dean, Faculty of Dentistry

Vision

The Faculty of Dentistry British University in Egypt is committed to excellence in education, Research and community services seeking regional and global accreditation and world-wide recognition.

الرؤية

تتطلع كلية طب الأسنان بالجامعة البريطانية في مصر إلى تحقيق مستوى متميز في  التعليم والبحث العلمي وخدمة المجتمع وأن تكون كليتنا معتمدة محلياً وإقليمياً ومتميزة عالمياً

Mission

The Faculty of Dentistry The British University in Egypt is committed to prepare highly skilled graduates with innovative dental education in accordance with the National Academic Reference Standards through commitment to Knowledge diversities and research and offering highest quality patient care and services to meet with community requirements.

الرسالة

تلتزم كلية طب الأسنان بالجامعة البريطانية في مصر باكساب خريجي الكلية مهارات عالية وتعليم متميز بمجال طب الأسنان وفقا للمعايير الأكاديمية القومية لتحقيق التنوع المعرفي وتطوير البحث العلمي وتقديم الرعاية والخدمات عالية الجودة للمرضى والمساهمة في تلبية متطلبات المجتمع

Frequently asked questions

Q1: What is the Bachelor Degree of Dental Surgery?

The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree offered by BUE is a five year full time programme of study as well as summer courses, and clinical summer training courses aimed primarily at educating and training graduates for efficient dental practice in the new century.

Q2: Where is the British University in Egypt Faculty of Dentistry located?

British University in Egypt Faculty of Dentistry is located at El-Sherouk City, Cairo-Suez road.

Q3: How many students do you accept every year?

Admission is in accordance with Supreme Council of Egyptian Universities regulations and the required number of students is taken from among those with the highest grades.

Q4: Can I visit British University in Egypt Faculty of Dentistry?

A number of BUE Open Days are held annually to provide an opportunity for applicants and their parents to find out more about our University as well as to meet key members of staff.

Q5: Do I need to complete any prerequisite before I apply?

Students take an English Placement Test on application, which determines a student’s level of English in regard to entry to the different English programmes.

Q6: What is the minimum accepted English level?

The minimum level of English for entry to the English programme is at Intermediate-level.

Q7: How to apply for a programme in the Faculty of Dentistry?

Read the admissions section in our general booklet. This can also be downloaded at www.bue.edu.eg

Submit an application online at www.bue.edu.eg

Call the BUE Hotline and speak to a member of staff in the Student Affairs Department in you require further information – 19(BUE) 19283.

Q8: Does the faculty accept all high school certificates?

Students that fulfill the requirements set by the Egyptian Supreme Council of Universities in terms of subjects and grades that apply to the Faculty of Dentistry will be accepted into the Dentistry Programme with the following certificates:

  • Egyptian General Certificate of Education (Thanaweya Amma)
  • I.G.C.S.E
  • American Diploma
  • Other equivalent certificates approved by both the Supreme Council of Universities and the Ministry of Education
Q9: When to apply?

The early admissions period begins in January of each academic year. Applicants are encouraged to apply early in order to secure a place in their chosen programme of study.

Once programmes are full the applicants will be placed on a waiting list.

Q10: Is the Bachelor Degree validated?

The British University in Egypt, on the authorisation of the University Senate, offers a five-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.) Programme in accordance with the regulations approved by the SCU.

Q11: Is the Bachelor Degree UK validated?

The British University in Egypt Faculty of Dentistry is not UK validated.

Q:12 How Will I Learn?

A wide variety of teaching methods are used in the Dental Programme, reflecting the breadth of knowledge and skills you must develop as a dental student. These methods include Lectures, Classes, Tutorials, Practicals and Clinical Placements. Assessment in each year of the programme combines continuous assessment and end-of-year. examinations.

Q13: How will i be assessed?

In Degree Year 1, Degree Year 2 and Degree Year 3, students’ continuous assessment grade is derived from integrated class examinations at the end of each semester. The end-of-year examination is also integrated, with written and practical elements. From Degree Year 4, continuous assessment has academic and clinical components. Students will continue to be assessed academically by examinations and their clinical activity will be graded at each clinical session. This helps staff identify students who may require extra support and put such help in place for them. Each year there will be Practical and Oral Exams as well as a Final Written Exam to assess each student.

Q14: Is the curriculum assessed throughout the academic year?

Assessments in all modules take place throughout the academic year. The final examinations shall take place during the designated examination period at the end of each academic year, as well as re-sit exams for any failed module in the Summer Assessment Period (SAP) in accordance with the General Academic Regulations (GAR).

Q15: What are the levels of the curricula?

The curricula of study are divided into three phases corresponding to the three levels of learning. The first phase, corresponding to level one comprises one year and is devoted to basic medical sciences necessary to prepare the dental student to comprehend human biology. The second phase comprises two years and is devoted to the study of basic and applied dental sciences as well as being a Pre-Clinical phase in which the dental student studies and is trained on models and simulators before he/she is ready for the final stage of training. Phase three, corresponding to level three, comprises the last two years in which the student studies applied clinical dental courses as well as being trained in specialised dental Clinics.

Q16: What is the calendar of assessment?

There are 3 main periods of assessment for year-long modules during the academic year:
Mid-Year Exam at the end of the Fall Term (January). End of Year Exams at the end of the academic year (May-June). Re-sit Exams at the end of the summer refresher courses will be carried out at the end of courses (August).

Infection Control Unit

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Strategy

Strategy of basic infection prevention and settings for working inside dental hospital clinics under COVID-19 
circumstances

With the Covid-19 circumstances, certain guidelines were set for the opening of dental clinics:

  • Maintaining a safe distance:

To maintain a safe distance, 2 feet distance in all directions irrespective of the environmental conditions is set to prevent spread of aerosol and infection. Accordingly the following actions were taken:

  • In non-partitioned clinics, every patient will sit on a dental unit while keeping the neighboring unit free and marked with a (Don’t Sit) sign.
  • In partitioned clinics, every unit is isolated with a partition of about 2 feet distance away from the neighboring unit
  • Ventilation system modifications is recognized as a means to reduce airborne transmission:
    • Particulate filters and ventilation system will be checked and cleaned every 12 Hrs
    • Additional ventilation with outdoor air will be secured by regular/ periodic ventilation through, e.g., window opening
    • Air cleaning and disinfection devices is supplied by means of a decontamination device which has been found to be effective against a suite of microorganisms including coronaviruses
  • Facilities for patients:
    • Signs of respiratory hygiene, cough etiquette and hand hygiene are posted in triage areas (e.g., at entrance, in waiting areas and elevators) guiding patients.
    • Facemasks are provided to all patients upon entry (if they are not already wearing one) and kept on until they leave
    • Alcohol based hand sanitizer for hand hygiene is available at each entrance, in waiting areas and near treatment stations.
    • Space signs in waiting area for patients to sit separated by at least 6 feet
    • Guiding colored coded lines is put on floor to guide patients for required clinic
  • Strict infection control guidelines are announced to all staff members and dental assistants and nurses during presence in dental clinics while being in a full personal protective equipment (PPE):
    • wear supplied surgical masks
    • wear supplied higher-level respirator when checking patients
    • wear supplied gloves
    • wear supplied protective shields
    • wear supplied disposable gowns
    • wear supplied disposable overshoes
  • Strict rules are announced to dental students during their presence in dental clinics, these include:

The students since their entrance will be in their full ppe :

  • Head caps (complete coverage for hair and tied hair for girls)
  • Disposable long gowns
  • Overshoes
  • Face shield
  • N 95 masks or double surgical masks
  • The gown sleeves end are covered by gloves

The student who is going to work is asked to be present inside the clinic beside his/her unit (No colleagues or assistants)

Before asking the patient to enter the clinic, the student is asked to properly:

  • Wrap the light handles
  • The dental chair, from head rest to down
  • The dental stool
  • The drawer handles
  • The unit buttons
  • The Bracket table handle
  • Sharp disposable objects will be put in its boxes

In between each patient and another, a nurse will follow certain steps to sterilize the unit and cabinets (within 15 minutes)

Protocols for dental clinics reopening during COVID-19 pandemic

The world is now facing an ultimate surprising spreading challenge and a global crisis which is 2019 novel coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic. Which affected millions of lives around the world. It began its rapid spread in December 2019 from Wuhan City in China. Since its emergence  in  Asia,  cases  have  been  spreading  and  identified  in  many other countries worldwide. The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 30 January, and a pandemic on 11 March. As of 14 July 2020, there have been at least 572,411 confirmed deaths and more than 13,070,097 confirmed cases in the COVID 19 pandemic. The Minster of health in Egypt announced the first case in the country on February 2020 and notified WHO. After which the number of patients increased drastically. In 2019 novel coronavirus or SARS COVI 2, belongs to a large family of Coronaviruses. They are enveloped positive sense RNA viruses ranging from 60 nm to 140 nm in diameter with spike like projections on its surface giving it a crown like appearance under the electron microscope; hence the name coronavirus. Human civilization has witnessed three major epidemics caused by Coronaviruses namely:

  • Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS CoV) in 2003
  • Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS CoV) in 2012
  • In  2019  SARS-CoV-2  Which     causes    corona virus disease infection known as  (COVID 19) which has greater transmission and mortality rate

Corona virus is widely suspected to originate from bats then spread and transmitted through Human-to-human transmission via Inhaling small droplets of symptomatic patients or Asymptomatic carriers , accordingly it was characterized by being highly  causing severe acute respiratory disease syndrome, Other routes implicated in transmission of coronaviruses include contact with contaminated fomites and so  transition could be indirect through touching the eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands infected  with the droplets of infected person , Since that most of  dental procedures require close contact with the patient’s oral cavity, hence saliva which could be loaded with the virus as well as respiratory droplets , in the existing COVID 19 pandemic, Dental health care Professionals, dental assistants  as well as patients undergoing dental procedures are at high risk of cross-infection.

Thus, this pandemic forced dental sector to stop and take serious precautions procedures. According to Center of disease control and prevention, COVID-19 had a wide range of symptoms reported and continue to be updated – ranging from Mild symptoms include fever, cough, fatigue, shortness of breath, and loss of sense of smell. To serious severe symptoms causing lung damage and pneumonia. Up till the discovering of an effective treatment or even vaccination, protective measures, precautions and recommendations were announced by world Health Organization (WHO) and Center for Disease control and prevention (CDC).

Dental professionals are at high risk for nosocomial infection and can become potential carriers of the disease. These risks can be attributed to the unique nature of dental interventions, which include aerosol generation, handling of sharps, and proximity of the provider to the patient’s oropharyngeal region. In addition, if adequate precautions are not taken, the dental office can potentially expose patients to cross contamination. Green light was announced for proceeding the dental practice in dental clinics and hospitals taking in consideration restricted safety precautions and guidelines.

As the Faculty hospital is planning to regain and start offering patients’ dental health services, the infection control unit set the needs to our frontline clinicians, promoting a multidisciplinary approach.

So the following are protocols to be followed in the dental clinics during dental Practice with COVID-19 pandemic.

Objectives
Objectives
  • To regain and start offering patients’ dental health services and resume the educational and clinical activities during the COVID-19 pandemic with 25 % occupations   and increase this percentage gradually according to the surrounding circumstances related to COVID pandemic till reaching the maximum power.
  • To implement the Dental Guidelines and Protocols Standards according to WHO, CDC and local authority guidelines and to document in a Manual to be disseminated.
  • To create a team from the Faculty infection control committee to monitor our step by step preventive measures against COVID-19 Virus to limit and prevent its spread in the hospital clinics.
  • To increase the working capacity of the hospital gradually and provide safe dental care to the patients.
  • To guarantee safe environment for the patients, clinicians, students of higher degrees, interns, staff members and all healthcare workers in the Faculty Hospital clinics during the pandemic.
Training and increasing the awareness
Training and increasing the awareness
  • Increase the awareness and refresher training targeting students at different degree years, interns, Staff members, nurses and admins Including the following:
    • Introductory information about COVID -19, way of transmission, symptoms and preventive measures.
    • How to protect yourself and others from the spread COVID-19.
    • Hand hygiene practices and respiratory hygiene practices.
    • Confirming the Precaution and guideline for wearing and taking off Masks and gloves with COVID epidemics.
    • Use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
    • Cleaning and disinfection practices.
  • Important general Precautions and preventive guidelines to be followed against COVID 19 as recommended by world Health Organization (WHO) and Center for Disease control and prevention (CDC) : This will be announced by visual signs and recorded videos to be continuously played in the clinics.
    • Wash the hands regularly with soap and water, or clean them with alcohol-based hand rub.
    • Maintain at least 2 meter distance between you and people coughing or sneezing.
    • Avoid touching your face, eyes, mouth or nose.
    • Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing following the respiratory hygiene etiquette.
    • Stay home if you feel unwell with any of the suspected symptoms as fever or coughing.
    • Refrain from smoking and other activities that weaken the lungs.
    • Wear a face mask or face shield.
Preparing the dental clinics
Preparing the dental clinics

  • All the dental units and areas touched (as light hands, dental chair control buttons) must be covered with disposable covers or clear tap films which will be changed after each patient.
  • Waterlines must be flush at beginning of workday and between each patient.

Clinic disinfection

  • For aerosol generating procedures: wait from 15-30 minutes then begin the disinfection procedures.
  • For examination or Non aerosol procedures disinfection could begin immediately after patient departure.

  • Thoroughly and regularly cleaning all surfaces in clinic that can be exposed to infection between patients.
  • The clinic must be disinfected before and after treating the patient.
  • Wait 15 minutes  after completion of clinical care and exit of the patient to begin to clean and disinfect the clinic surfaces. This time will allow for droplets to sufficiently fall from the air after a dental procedure, and then be disinfected properly.
  • Chlorexhidine Gluconate 0.5% Isopropyl alcohol 70% w/v is recommended as Surface and tools disinfectant spray.
  • Protected surfaces should be disinfected at the end of each day and between patients. Most clean surfaces should be cleaned only with water and detergent. While, for superficial and non-critical disinfection of patient care equipment, a 1: 100 dilution of chlorine and water is currently being used. Another alternative for the dental chair is to use a soft cloth dampened in disinfectant that contains 2000 mg/L chlorine or 75% ethanol.
  • In general, 0.05%–0.1% sodium hypochlorite (dilution 1:50, is suggested. For surfaces that can be damaged by sodium hypochlorite, products based on ethanol (at least 70%) can be used for decontamination after cleaning with a neutral detergent.
  • The floor of the clinical area must be cleaned at least 3 times/ day with 0.5% sodium hypochlorite and avoid vacuum cleaners.

Tools and instruments

  • Use of disposable (single-use) devices such as mouth mirror, syringes, and blood pressure cuff to prevent cross contamination is encouraged.
  • Only essential items and instruments available on dental cabinets.

 

  • Sterilization methods that can be used for critical or semi-critical dental instruments and materials can be sterilized with high pressure
    steam (autoclave), chemical steam (formaldehyde), and dry heat (for example, 320º F for 2 hours).

 

Ventilation

  • Open window ventilation is recommended .Relying on natural air ventilation through open windows and natural air flow is preferred.
  • Air conditioning filter and air water pipes should be cleaned by peracetic acid 0.2%.
  • Ventilation and air conditioning system (VAC systems) may have a complementary role in decreasing transmission in indoor spaces by increasing the rate of air change, decreasing recirculation of air and increasing the use of outdoor air.
  • Using Bio-decontamination unit high output, short cycle time, and ease of operation for room and facility bio decontamination. High capacity hydrogen peroxide vapor catalyzation unit shortens bio decontamination Cycles in Rooms.

Wastes

  • Waste should be handled in accordance with healthcare facility policies and local regulations.
  • All medical and domestic waste of dental clinics will be treated as infectious medical waste and will be discarded in double layer red color medical waste bags.
Triage point
Triage point
  • Visual alert assigns  to provide  instructions about hand and respiratory hygiene   for example that entails coughing or sneezing in a tissue or into the elbow must be available at the dental clinics, elevators  and  waiting areas for the patients in both English and Arabic language.

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Six feets ( 2 meter ) distance guidance, Sanitizers with at least 70% alcohol  as well as  paper tissue will be available and maintained  at registration desk.

 

  • Restricted order and organization for Patients to avoided crowding as possible. It is recommended to use digital visual signs for organizing patients entrance order.
  • Patient should not be accompanied unless necessary and only one person will be allowed to accompany the patient.
  • Patients will be sit in the waiting areas wearing facial masks in distant chairs, 1 meter apart.

 

  • Touchless waste bins must be available.

 

  • Disinfection of elevator, handles, doorbell switches, doorknobs, leather chairs, tables, pens, computer mouse and keyboard and other frequently touched objects with surface disinfectant 70% alcohol.
  • Trained administrative personnel working in the reception of patients will ensure their following those preventive measures.
  • Patients body temperature must be checked with contactless thermometers.

 

  • Patients with suspected symptoms and those with body temperature exceed 37.5 will be dismissed and to reschedule appointments to later dates if they have no emergency.
  • On the entrance patients will be instructed to use hand rubbing alcohol-based (70% alcohol) before entering to the clinic.

 

  • It is recommended that Patients put shoe cover.

Patient's selection
Patient's selection
  • Screening every asymptomatic patient accurately.
  • Current medical history and past history should be recorded by a check list for:
    • Symptoms of Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (fever AND cough and/or shortness of breath) or All symptoms as (fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose) must be analyzed.
    • Contact with a positive COVID-19 patient.
    • History with infection with COVID-19.
  • Any positive responses for questions should raise concern, and dental care should be postponed and if there is no emergency case, management the case with medication if needed would be recommended and patient would be dismissed, so dental treatment must be categorized according to the urgency of the required treatment.
  • Considering every patient as an asymptomatic COVID-19 carrier. Those recently recovered patients as potential virus carriers for at least 30 days after the recovery must be confirmed by a laboratory test.
  • Elective Care:
    • Defer treatment for 2 weeks
    • Follow up using telephone
  • Urgent Care (Acute pain):
    • Pharmacologic Management
    • Antibiotics
    • Analgesics
  • Emergency
    • Recommendation
    • Perform dental treatment in negative pressure room/Air borne infection
  • Patients to rinse with 0.2% povidone-iodine might reduce the load of corona viruses in saliva.
  • Another alternative would be to use 0.5-1% hydrogen peroxide mouth rinse, yet it has nonspecific activity against corona viruses.
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment
  • All staff and nurses must use surgical gowns or coverall in the dental office and head caps, in addition all personal clothing should be avoided.
  • For diagnosis and moderate risk procedures, it’s preferable to wear a triple layer surgical mask, Googles or face shield, gloves, and an apron is worn when there is minimal direct physical contact or risk of splash/spray of body substance is low. Water resistance surgical gowns could be used if needed.
  • Wear N95 face masks is preferable as it allow 95% protection than surgical masks. N95 cover with surgical mask will allow using N95 more than once.

  •  For High Risk and very high-risk procedures, Googles or face shields, scrub cap or long-sleeved, preferably fluid-resistant gown or apron and gloves along with coverall is preferable.

  • Disinfecting the re-usable things for example face shields or eye wear following the manufacturer instructions is a must.
  • Dispose of the face masks if there is a visible contamination or it is wet from inside.
  • Proper dressing and undressing procedures must be followed by hand hygiene procedures.
Recommendations for dental procedures
Recommendations for dental procedures
  • Avoid aerosol-generating procedures: whenever possible avoid the use of dental hand pieces and the air/water syringe.
  • Use of ultrasonic scalers is not recommended. Prioritize minimally invasive/atraumatic restorative techniques (hand instruments only).

  • Intraoral Radiographs should be avoided as it may produce gag reflex or cough. Extra oral radiographs (e.g. panoramic radiograph or CBCT) is preferable.
  • When intraoral imaging is mandated, sensors should be double barriered to prevent perforation and cross contamination.

 

  • Use of rubber dam isolation and Practice non-aerosol generating procedures is preferable. It may be advantageous to place the rubber dam so that it covers the nose.
  • High power suction is preferable to be used. If aerosol- generating procedures are necessary for dental care, use four-handed dentistry, high evacuation suction and dental dams to minimize droplet spatter and aerosols. It is recommended to Supply the patient with a head cap and disposable apron before entering the examination room to avoid getting his clothes and hair contaminated.

 

  • All dental work – as impressions- after receiving or before sending to dental lab should be cleaned with soap and water, and sterilized or disinfected in impression disinfectant solution then wrap it.
  • Metal ceramic restorations can be safely sterilized in the autoclave in separate sterilization pouches.
  • All items must be thoroughly rinsed under running tap water following disinfection.

Recommendations for disinfection of dental work:

  • Ethyl alcohol 70%:-Spraying some rubbers may harden.
  • Items should be spraying till saturation then covered to reach total   contact time of 10 minutes.
  • Chlorine solution 0.5% (1:10 dilution of 5% sodium hypochlorite):-Immersion Zinc oxideeugenol impression.
  • Glutaraldehyde 2%: Dental alginate & polyether impressions may distort after 10 minutes. – Extremely irritating.
  • 70% alcohol (Ethanol): highly effective against most common viruses.
  • Peracetic acid 0.2%: to sterilize medical, surgical, and dental instruments chemically, function as oxidizing agents, recommended by CDC.
  • 0.5% sodium hypochlorite: used for disinfecting areas contaminated with body fluids, including large blood spills (the area is first cleaned with detergent before being disinfected).
  • Use patients shields with Dental aerosol production if it is unavoidable.

 

 

  • If a confirmed corona virus patient require emergency treatment it is recommended to be treated in an air born infection isolation room  or negative pressure room with the staff taking all the precautions and personal protective equipment and following all the restrict guidelines.
Procedures after patient's departure
Procedures after patient's departure
  • Dental Chair along with all the auxiliary parts within 3 feet distance (1 meter) must be disinfected using for example 1% sodium hypochlorite.
  • Changing of the disposable protecting coverage on the dental unit and frequent touched areas.
  • Hand pieces should be cleaned any impressions should be disinfected by an appropriate disinfectant before sending to the laboratory.
  • After proper cleaning and disinfection, all instruments should be then packed and sent to the central sterilization unit to follow the cycle of procedures of sterilization.

 

  • Carefully cleaned with a neutral detergent, followed by decontamination of surfaces with a disinfectant effective against viruses.
  • For surfaces that can be damaged by sodium hypochlorite, products based on ethanol (at least 70%).

     

 

  • As Aerosol can suspend in the air for few minutes , it is recommended to avoid entering to the clinic from 15-30 minutes after finishing aerosol generating procedures so that to settle down before disinfecting the clinic.
  • Using the Bio-decontamination unit high output, short cycle time will facility bio decontamination of the clinics.

Safe removal of the PPE after ending of dental procedures must be correctly done following the WHO and CDC recommendations

Protocol for students to return to faculty on campus

INTRODUCTION

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Common symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. The virus is primarily spread between people during close contact, often via small droplets produced by coughing, sneezing, or talking. While these droplets are produced when breathing out, they usually fall to the ground or onto surfaces rather than being infectious over long distances. People may also become infected by touching a contaminated surface and then touching their eyes, nose or mouth.

As all the faculty students begin to return to the campus , all students are expected to followed these guidelines as well as all  must adhere to these health precautions in order to mitigate the risks of spread of COVID-19 and sustain a healthy campus while the community recovers from the  global pandemic.

The protocol aim

This policy aims to help the students to  stay safe and healthy on their Faculty life on Campus which has changed significantly because of the COVID-19 pandemic. As per the updates from Local authorities, WHO and CDC recommendations these policy guidelines are subjected to frequent change and or updates which will be updated and announced immediately.

COVID-19 COMMITTEE

The COVID -19 committee works under the umbrella of the infection control unit and it guarantee and confirms the faculty operations during the Covid-19 pandemic.

  1. Precautions guidelines of returning to the campus:

The Students will be advised to cover the following mandatory below COVID-19 world healt organization (WHO)  online awareness important guidelines  :

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) for COVID -19Virus available through WHO

site https://openwho.org/courses/COVID-19-IPC-EN

COVID-19: How to put on and remove personal protective equipment (PPE) available through WHO site https://openwho.org/courses/IPC-PPE-EN

         Clean hands protect against infection https://www.who.int/gpsc/clean_hands_protection/en/

Respiratory Hygiene/Cough Etiquette in center for disease control and

prevention (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/infectioncontrol/faqs/respiratory- hygiene.html

         Precautions visual signs are available in the faculty buildings, and COVID 19 infection control committee members will be available for any advice.

GENERAL HEALTH AND HYGIENE RULES

  • As per the guidelines from Ministry of Education, the teaching process will be Hybrid learning where lectures will be online
  • The faculty schedules were modified so that capacity of the Labs and clinics were reduced to 50%.
  • Students who are found sick experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 or other symptoms of respiratory illness, should not come to the campus in person until such symptoms are no longer present and should notify Class coordinator or personal tutor and report their case to Faculty Vice Dean for students affair office.
  • On campus, students must wear a face mask at all times when in vehicles, elevators, common rooms, hallways, or other shared spaces as labs, clinics or classrooms.
  • Students should wash their hands frequently for at least 20 seconds, particularly after coming into contact with high-touch surfaces, such as doorknobs, handrails, and commonly used equipment.
  • The students shall follow the health hygiene guidelines, e.g. Cough/sneeze into sleeves, preferably into the elbow, when using a tissue, discard it properly then clean/sanitize hands immediately.
  • Students should avoid touching face particularly the eyes, nose, and mouth with their hands to prevent infection.
  • All Labs, Classrooms and clinics floor, surfaces and air will be regularly cleaned and disinfected 3 times a day.
  • An interim infection prevention and control guidelines against COVID-19 in dental clinics will be available for high degree years students and interns.
  • Guidelines for the students will be available to inform them with the important precautions and rules to be followed in the Faulty when they are on campus.

Ventilation

  • Proper ventilation indoors will be from the necessary measures. Recommended Guidelines dealing with that issue will be followed for proper aeration and ventilations , including filters and other equipment needed to meet the goals and to keep clean air flowing in indoor spaces where people gather.
  • That can be done, through strategies that introduce outdoor air and filter indoor contaminants. Those include opening windows and doors, installing window fans, using portable air purifiers – vapor catalyzation unit for biodecontamination – which was ordered by the faculty.

HEALTH & SAFETY PROCEDURES WILL BE FOLLOWED AT ENTRANCES

  • All students will have their temperature taken at the entrance gates of the campus each day. If their temperature exceeds 37.5 degrees, students would be deprived from entry.
  • Students who stay at home because their temperature exceed 37.5, must not visit campus prior to delivering document proves a clearance from Covid-19 and report to the faculty Vice Dean for students affair office.
  • Hand sanitizers are provided in the buildings through dispensers &so must be used at the entrances and regularly when contact with commonly used high-touch surfaces.
  • PHYSICAL DISTANCING
  • Social distancing of (1.5 meters) shall be maintained between individuals in classrooms, labs and clinics. Signs of physical distancing will be placed on floors. A 2 meters shall be maintained in common areas.
  • FOR STUDENTS FEELING UNWELL IN THE CAMPUS
  • If a student feels unwell in the campus, s/he must immediately notify the Class coordinator or personal tutor and move to the Isolation Room ( room has been designated as the Isolation Room for the faculty students who are suspected of having contracted the Covid-19 virus ) which is found on the Ground Floor in the faculty hospital until s/he receives directions from medical professionals until leaving the campus as appropriate  .
  • If student is confirmed to have Covid-19 , the Faculty Covid-19 infection control committee will contact students how came into contact with the COVID – 19 suspected student  and require identified as potentially being exposed are quarantined at home and are tested for Covid-19.
  • If students are quarantined (other than due to illness) or, as a result of travel, must complete quarantine period promptly and Faculty Vice Dean for teaching and learning will report him or her to head of departments.
  • Labs and Class rooms immediately undergo deep disinfection for floor ,all surfaces as well as air through allowing proper ventilation and vaporization by air purifier.

PRAYER ROOMS

  • Maximum from 5- 10 students or members are allowed at a time so as to follow Social Distancing which will be marked.
  • Each student must have their own personal prayer mat.
  • Faculty staff are required to pray in their office and maintain social distance.
  • Frequents disinfection before and after prayer time will be available.
  • No more than 3 people can use the small elevators and no more than 5 people can use the big elevators at any time.
  • Anyone using the elevator must wear a mask.
  • It is recommended not to use the elevators if there are more than the mentioned number of persons or anyone in the elevator found not wearing a mask. If possible, not using the elevators is recommended.

Following those guidelines rules is a must and will be monitored. Students violating the rules of precautions during COVID-19 pandemic will be strictly punished.

Regulations for undergraduate students return to the campus

Regulations for Undergraduate Students Return to the Campus

Manual of infection control against covid 19

Manual of infection control against covid 19

Washing tools

Washing tools booklet

Senior students video
https://www.bue.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Senior-Students-Video.mp4
Postgraduates video
https://www.bue.edu.eg/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Postgraduates-video.mp4

Quality Assurance Unit

Faculty of Dentistry

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UVO5oCMDOSvWOEgqpKBfqSVxZOLomBAZ/view?usp=sharing

Vision

:رؤية وحدة ضمان الجود

وحدة ضمان الجودة بكلية طب الأسنان  بالجامعة البريطانية في مصر تتطلع الي الوصول بكلية طب الاسنان إلى الرياده والتميز في التعليم و البحث العلمي و خدمة المجتمع محليا و دوليا في كافة مجالات طب الاسنان مع تطبيق نظم جودة مؤسسات التعليم العالى والمعايير الدولية للجودة

Mission

:رسالة وحدة ضمان الجودة

  تلتزم وحدة ضمان الجودة بكلية طب الأسنان  بالجامعة البريطانية في مصربالعمل المستمر نحو نشر ثقافة وتطبيق نظم جودة التعليم العالى. كما تلتزم  الوحدة بإقامة نظام داخلي للتقويم المؤسسي و التعليمي الشامل و المستمر يحقق الرؤيه للارتقاء و التطويرالمستمر لبرامجها الدراسية و البحث العلمي و خدمة المجتمع وذلك لتخريج أطباء اسنان متميزين لتلبية احتياجات العمل في اعداد الباحثين علي مستوي تنافسي دولي

Objectives

:الأهداف الإستراتيجية لوحدة ضمان الجودة

التوسع فى نشر ثقافة جودة مؤسسات التعليم العالى بمصر

إعداد وتصميم نماذج استطلاعات الرأى للوصول إلى إيجاد آليات لمعالجة السلبيات ونقاط الضعف بالكلية لتحقيق معايير ضمان جودة التعليم

تحفيز ودعم وتشجيع كافة فئات الكلية للمشاركة فى التطوير المستمر لتحقيق رسالة الكلية

المراجعة الداخلية لتوصيف برنامج طب وجراحة الأسنان ومقرراته الدراسية والتأكد من التوافق مع المعاييرالمرجعية القومية لتحقيق مخرجات التعلم المستهدفة

إعداد وتصميم وتنفيذ ومتابعة البرامج التدريبية التى تهدف إلى تنمية قدرات أعضاء هيئة التدريس والهيئة المعاونة والطلاب والجهاز الإدارى لرفع مستوى الأداء .

تقديم الدعم لاعداد استراتيجية للتدريس والتعلم وآلية مراجعتها وتحديثها

التحقق من تنفيذ أنشطة تقويم الطلاب

تقييم الأداء على جميع المستويات ( أعضاء هيئة التدريس والهيئة المعاونة ـ طلاب ـ والجهاز الإدارى وفنيين المعامل الأسنان)

العمل على تعزيز وكسب ثقة المجتمع المحيط للاستفادة من مخرجات التعلم

عرض ومناقشة قضايا الجودة في مجلس الكلية ومجالس التخصصات العلمية

إجراء تقويم شامل ومستمر للقدرت المؤسسية و الفاعليه التعليميه للكليه (المراجعة الداخلية الذاتية الدورية) بهدف تحديد نقاط القوة والعمل على تعزيزها، وكذلك نقاط الضعف والعمل على تحسينها

الإستفادة من نتائج التقييم فى التطوير والتحسين

Organizational Chart

Activities