Faculty of Dental Medicine & Surgery
The faculty began as a programme in 2006 and, after substantial growth, attained full faculty status in 2012. It started with a small cohort of about ten students and has since expanded considerably to accommodate a larger student body. To support this growth, the faculty has upgraded its facilities, including dedicated dental clinics and modern laboratories, enabling more comprehensive clinical training, patient care, and research.
The curriculum is regularly updated to align with international dental standards from accredited universities worldwide, ensuring graduates acquire current competencies, ethical principles, and professional skills. The faculty also plays a significant role in community service, collaborating with health authorities to promote school health programmes and community dental health awareness campaigns, with a focus on preventive care and public education.
As the parent institution, NUSU has earned notable accreditations, including ISO 9001-2008 for quality management of academic programmes and accreditation from the British Accreditation Council in 2016, underscoring its commitment to quality and external validation. Collectively, the faculty’s dedication to academic excellence, research, and community service has established its standing as a leading dental institution in Sudan.
Our Vision
Ambitiously aiming to be the country’s leading institute and internationally top-ranked, the faculty seeks to establish itself as a center of excellence in dental education, research, and clinical care.
Our Mission
Our aim is to advance oral health by upholding academic excellence, conducting high-impact research, and delivering quality clinical care. The faculty is dedicated to graduating clinically competent professionals who embody professionalism, ethical integrity, and a strong sense of social responsibility.
Our Values
Respect and professionalism, these values guide our decisions, behaviour, and daily interactions across the faculty.
- We are committed to treating the public and one another with dignity and courtesy in every interaction.
- We uphold the highest standards of professionalism, ethical conduct, confidentiality, and respectful communication.
- We foster an inclusive environment that values diversity and resolves conflicts constructively, ensuring fair treatment for all.
- Meeting and exceeding needs
- We strive to understand and anticipate the needs of our students, patients, and community.
- We are dedicated to delivering high-quality services and experiences that meet and surpass expectations.
- We welcome feedback, monitor satisfaction, and pursue continuous improvement to ensure accessibility, responsiveness, and reliability.
- Safety, innovation, and excellence
- We maintain safe, supportive, and well-equipped workplaces and clinical spaces for everyone.
- We continually innovate and enhance our outputs, services, and relationships through research, collaboration, and the adoption of best practices.
- We benchmark against national and international standards, invest in staff development, and cultivate strong partnerships to sustain leadership in dental education and care.
Our Objectives
Our objectives are to:
- Educate and prepare highly competent, best-in-class dental professionals through sustained academic excellence and alignment with current international competencies.
- Advance community health by promoting health literacy and cultural awareness, delivering treatment and preventive services, and elevating overall health standards within the community.
- Foster scientific research and professional development by organising conferences, training programs, and seminars.
- Provide accurate, evidence-based dental care and comprehensive preventive services to patients.
- Establish and maintain global recognition by cultivating a respected reputation and a positive image for the faculty within the community and on the international stage.
Departments
The faculty comprises several departments that operate in harmony, including:
Department of Oral and Dental Histopathology
Focus:
Advancing students’ understanding of oral tissues in health and disease through concise teaching and hands-on exposure.
Teaching programmes:
Core topics cover oral histology, pathological changes in dental and oral tissues, and advanced diagnostic techniques; integrates lectures with microscopy laboratories and clinical case correlations to strengthen diagnostic interpretation.
Research and innovation:
Encourages student participation in research on the pathology of oral and maxillofacial diseases; supports diagnostic laboratory services that contribute to accurate patient care and treatment planning.
Department of Oral Surgery
Focus:
Equipping students with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills for the surgical management of oral and maxillofacial conditions.
Teaching programmes:
Emphasises surgical principles, minor and major procedures, and management of maxillofacial trauma and pathology; combines classroom teaching with clinical rotations, surgical demonstrations, and case-based learning to develop competence.
Research and innovation:
Promotes research in surgical innovations, wound healing, and maxillofacial reconstruction; provides surgical services that directly enhance patient care and support community health initiatives.
Department of Orthodontics
Focus:
Teaching the science and art of diagnosing, preventing, and correcting dental and facial irregularities.
Teaching programmes:
Emphasises growth and development, biomechanics, and orthodontic treatment planning; blends theory with hands-on laboratory and clinical training.
Research and innovation:
Promotes research in craniofacial growth patterns, orthodontic materials, and innovative treatment techniques; provides clinical orthodontic services that improve function and aesthetics.
Department of Periodontics
Focus:
Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting the supporting structures of teeth.
Teaching programmes:
Covers periodontium anatomy, periodontal disease pathogenesis, and advanced treatment modalities; includes basic periodontology, surgical periodontal therapy, and periodontal regeneration; combines lectures with clinical practice and surgical demonstrations.
Research and innovation:
Encourages research in periodontal regeneration, implantology, and microbial studies; provides periodontal services that enhance oral health and overall well-being.
Department of Prosthodontics
Focus:
Training students to restore teeth to improve function, aesthetics, and oral health.
Teaching programmes:
Covers fixed, removable, and maxillofacial prosthodontics; includes complete dentures, partial dentures, fixed and implant prosthodontics.
Research and innovation:
Supports research in dental materials, prosthodontic design, and patient rehabilitation outcomes; provides prosthetic services that restore function and patient confidence.
Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics
Focus:
Restoration and preservation of natural teeth.
Teaching programmes:
Centers on restorative procedures, aesthetic dentistry, and root canal treatment; courses include operative dentistry, endodontics, and advanced restorative techniques; combines preclinical laboratory work with extensive clinical exposure.
Research and innovation:
Encourages research in restorative materials, endodontic techniques, and pain management; provides comprehensive restorative and endodontic services to maintain dental health.
Department of Pediatric Dentistry
Focus:
Providing comprehensive oral health care for children.
Teaching programmes:
Covers child psychology, preventive dentistry, and treatment of dental diseases in children; courses include preventive pediatric dentistry, restorative pediatric dentistry, and special needs dentistry; combines lectures with clinical sessions, emphasising behaviour management and prevention.
Research and innovation:
Promotes research in preventive strategies and child oral health epidemiology; delivers child-focused dental services that emphasise prevention and early intervention.
Department of Public Health
Focus:
Improving oral health through public health approaches and preventive strategies.
Teaching programmes:
Covers epidemiology, health promotion, and preventive dentistry programs; courses include dental public health, preventive dentistry, and oral health education.
Research and innovation:
Supports research in oral disease prevention, health policy, and epidemiological surveys; provides community-based services that promote oral health awareness and disease prevention.
Department of Basic Sciences
Focus:
Providing the foundational knowledge essential for the study and practice of dentistry.
Teaching programmes:
Covers core subjects such as anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, pharmacology, and general pathology; courses include human anatomy, oral anatomy, dental physiology, dental biochemistry, microbiology, and pharmacology; combines lectures, laboratory sessions, and integrated teaching to connect basic science concepts with clinical applications.
Research and innovation:
Supports biomedical science research relevant to dentistry and oral health; provides laboratory services and educational resources that enhance students’ understanding and clinical competence.
Facilities
The faculty houses well-equipped dental clinics and laboratories to ensure optimal training environments for students, including:
- Clinics: Surgery clinic, Periodontal clinic, Preventive therapy clinic, Removable prosthodontics clinic, Pediatric and Orthodontics clinic.
- Laboratories: Basic skills lab, Removable prosthodontics lab, Phantom head lab.
Administration
Dr Sara Abdulla Ahmed
Faculty Dean
Assistant Professor of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Dr Salma Mosa
Deputy Dean
Assistant Professor of Periodontology
Mr Ahmed Elhag
Registrar
Staff List (2025-2026)
| Name | Academic Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Prof. Bakri Gubara | Professor | Bakri234@gmail.com |
| Dr. Enas Badawi | Associate Professor | — |
| Dr. Eman Kheir | Associate Professor | eimankheir@gmail.com |
| Dr. Haytham Saeed | Associate Professor | — |
| Dr. Enas Musbah | Assistant Professor | enasmus@gmail.com |
| Dr. Hayfaa Noor Eldeen | Assistant Professor | Haifaanoureldein02@gmail.com |
| Dr. Rogaya Awad | Assistant Professor | rogishwaia@gmail.com |
| Dr. Salma Elsir | Assistant Professor | salmaelsir@hotmail.com |
| Dr. Salma Musa | Assistant Professor | salmamusa@gmail.com |
| Dr. Sara Abdulla Ahmed | Assistant Professor | Sara05617a@gmail.com |
| Dr. Sara Hamid | Assistant Professor | Sara.h.mohamid1@gmail.com |
| Dr. Suha Abdulgadir | Assistant Professor | — |
| Dr. Alaa Beeri | Lecturer | Lollaty2020@gmail.com |
| Dr. Hazar Mohamed | Lecturer | hazarmohd@gmail.com |
| Dr. Hidia Elyas | Lecturer | Hidai23@gmail.com |
| Dr. Laila Elbatal | Lecturer | — |
| Dr. Marwa Elameen | Lecturer | — |
| Dr. Mrwa Mkhtar | Lecturer | Marwaahmedmukhtar1977@gmail.com |
| Dr. Muttasim Ismael | Lecturer | Ismailmutasim2002@gmail.com |
| Dr. Nafesa Bkri | Lecturer | Alhajmabia2019@gmail.com |
| Dr. Nahla Abdulla | Lecturer | Nahla234@gmail.com |
| Dr. Raheeq Babikir | Lecturer | Raheeq.rb@gmail.com |
| Dr. Samar Salah | Lecturer | Samarsalaheldin02@gmail.com |
| Dr. Samah Kamal | Lecturer | Smahkamal050@gmail.com |
| Dr. Abdulla Darous | — | — |
| Dr. Ali A. Maboud | — | aliabdalmaoud@gmail.com |
| Dr. Aya Jafar | — | Ayajaffer548@gmail.com |
| Dr. Eman Nadir | — | Mannadir0@gmail.com |
| Dr. Mostafa M Khair | — | Mustafamohamed3310@gmail.com |
| Dr. Noon Boshra | — | Noonbushra5@gmail.com |
| Dr. Razan Yosif | — | Razanyousif2@gmail.com |
| Dr. Rayan Kamal | — | rayankamaleldin@yahoo.com |