King Abdulaziz University organizes the American Dental Licensing Examinations (ADEX)

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In a significant step reflecting the rapid development of the medical education sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Faculty of Dentistry at King Abdulaziz University the American Dental Association (ADEX) licensing exams, thus activating its official accreditation as an internationally licensed center for conducting these exams outside the United States. This achievement comes as a culmination of the faculty's prior attainment of the prestigious academic accreditation from CODA, placing the university among the world's leading educational institutions.

Details of tests and medical fields

These examinations, held under the generous auspices of the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, saw the participation of 25 male and female physicians from the internship and university graduate phases, who underwent a rigorous evaluation process according to the highest international standards. The examinations were spread over four consecutive days to ensure a comprehensive assessment, covering the following aspects:

Dental replacement.
Root canal and nerve treatment.
Treatment of gums and supporting tissues.
Dental hygiene and advanced technical simulation tests.

The importance and impact of international accreditation

This step is of paramount importance in the context of developing medical practice in the Kingdom. Dr. Mark Armstrong, President of ADEX, explained that the accreditation of the Faculty of Dentistry at King Abdulaziz University as a testing center represents an independent and impartial assessment tool for clinical skills. He emphasized that this measure directly contributes to raising the quality of professional practice and protecting the community by ensuring the competence of healthcare practitioners according to rigorous international standards.

Alignment with the Kingdom's Vision 2030

For his part, the Dean of the College of Dentistry, Dr. Abdulghani Mirah, indicated that this hosting is not merely a fleeting event, but rather reflects the university's unwavering commitment to international professional standards. He commended the support of the university's senior administration and the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties for the program, which provided graduates with the opportunity to undergo international evaluation within the university without needing to travel abroad.

The organization of these tests is fully aligned with the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 , specifically the Human Capital Development Program, which aims to prepare Saudi citizens to compete globally. Participants expressed the importance of this experience in enhancing their readiness to pursue postgraduate studies at top international universities and practice their profession with high professionalism, thus strengthening the Kingdom's position as a leading regional center in medical education and healthcare.