The study program Dentistry (dr.dent) and its structure have been carefully designed to correspond with the Faculty’s mission and the general objective and strategic goals of AAB College. The program represents the Faculty’s dedication to improving oral health education, prevention, and treatment through a student-centered approach, a focus on research, and an offering of practical, hands-on training. The curriculum further aligns with the College’s objectives by promoting academic excellence, stimulating innovation, and equipping students to fulfill labor market requirements while positively impacting social advancement.
In line with the mission statement, the objectives of the Dr. Dent. program in Dentistry, are the following:
The mission of the Dr. Dent. In Dentistry is to offer advanced and innovative student centered education, theoretical and practical training in the various fields of dentistry, expand knowledge about oral health through scientific research, and prepare health care professionals who respond with competence to an evolving world and contribute to the improvement of oral health of Kosovo’s population and wider.
Upon successful completion of the Dr. Dent in Dentistry, students will have acquired the following knowledge, skills, and competencies:
Knowledge:
Skills:
Competencies:
Dr. Dent. studies in Dentistry have the right to enrol all those candidates who have completed secondary education, possess the necessary documentation, and fulfil the minimum admission criteria determined by the Senate. According to Article 5 of the Regulations for Bachelor Studies, the conditions for admission to Bachelor studies are:
The number of study places according to the decision of the KAA is 45 students per academic year.
Per the Regulation for Master’s Studies at AAB College, recognition of qualifications and transfer of studies are governed by Articles 9, 10, and 11 of this regulation. These articles outline the conditions, criteria, and procedures for admitting students from other higher education institutions, the transfer process, and the recognition and equivalence of previously studied courses.
Studies in the Dr. Dent. program in Dentistry last 6 years (12 semesters) and comprise a total of 360 ECTS, with 60 ECTS per year and 30 ECTS per semester.
Upon completion of the studies, students are awarded the academic title Doctor of Dentistry (Dr. Dent.).
Graduates of the Dentistry program have broad employment prospects both in the local and international labor market, reflecting the growing demand for dental services and preventive care in Kosovo and the region.
They are well-prepared for employment at UCCK, public and private clinics, family medicine centers, research and educational institutions, hospitals, as well as in independent dental practice. They are competitive in the labor market and contribute to improving oral health at the national and regional level.
Regarding assessment, at the Dr. Dent. Dentistry program, students’ achievements are evaluated not only based on fulfilling academic learning outcomes but also on their readiness to practice dentistry professionally. The institutional approach encourages the use of a variety of assessment methods that are specifically relevant to the dental field. Learning outcomes are assessed through a combination of summative and formative assessment tools, as follows:
Final exams, colloquiums, oral exams. Clinical practise assessment, seminar, research projects
Quizzes, Direct Questioning. Weekly Questions, In class assignments Clinical and Laboratory Activities, Formative Feedback, etc.
DROP OUT <5%
EMPLOYMENT >95%
STUDENT SUCCESS IN EXAMS 9.5
Students at AAB College, in accordance with the Statute and the Regulation for MA Studies, have the right to:
Additionally, students have the right to submit complaints and requests regarding any aspect of the teaching process, assessment, or any other issues that they believe may hinder their academic development and well-being while studying at the college.
At AAB College, students are considered equal partners in the design, implementation, and evaluation of quality assurance processes. They actively participate in every working group or workshop that discusses policymaking, strategic planning, and decision-making. Specifically, students engage in quality assurance procedures through the following activities:
The Chemistry Course allows for further development and expanding of knowledge in the subject of general chemistry, enables understanding of philosophy of chemistry, as a natural and experimental science, and development of habits and skills in theory and practical work, abilities of information research.
Bio-physics offers knowledge on fundamental laws, which should help in studies of various medicine disciplines, and further in practical work of doctors. The subject shall open new horizons of methods and most modern technology applied in medicine for diagnosing and curing. </p.
Biology offers fundamental knowledge on the structure of cells, and composition and functions of living beings, etc..
This course shall enable students to get familiar with goals, targets and development periods of medical ethics and medical deontology, and for the students to learn about the duties of a physician to the patient, patient confidentiality, and euthanasia.
The English Language Course enables the development, acquisition and application of English language skills in medical practice, namely acquisition of knowledge for utilization of English medical literature.
Familiarization with statistical methodology, definitions in medical information, computer data processing, electronic processing data preparation, data processing and presentation. Probability and normal phenomenon dissemination.
During the first year, students are expected to have a concept of what ISSW is, what is the importance of SISH during their professional work. Specifically during the first year will focus on the historical part where we will see the systems that have been used so far and the changes that will come after the implementation of the HIS. Health sector analyzes are key to knowing how to design a HIS application. Designing, building and implementing also needs financing, where students will be familiar with Forms of Financing and Investing in this sector.
The introductory course of Stomatology is attended in the second semester, Year One of studies. Theoretical teaching of the course consists in presenting topics of special interest in stomatology, as a science in permanent development.
Anatomy will provide students with knowledge of the anatomical structure of the human body in order to achieve the necessary knowledge for their physical structure. This knowledge will enable an understanding of the localization of tissues, organs and various organ systems.
This module shall enable an understanding of learning concepts, research methodology, studies and presentation of scientific works, critical reading of scientific works and utilization and search of literature in adequate electronic libraries for scientific work.
This module shall include: basis of chemical structure of organic substances, such as proteins, catalytic function of enzymes, basic metabolism, specifically the role of ATP and routes related to transduction (transformation); metabolism of poly-sacharides, lypides, and amino-acids; basic principles of metabolism control and integration, DNA structure and function; DNA replication (copy); structure, transcription mechanism (copy-writing) and RNA function.
The First Aid course offers theoretical and practical knowledge on provision of first medical aid in case of emergencies, accidents or other injuries requiring swift medical assistance.
Molecular biology describes the cell structure at a molecular level, and the role of cell structures in the cell construction and various congenital diseases.
History of Dentistry is an Elective Course attended in the second semester of first year, focused on historical development of Stomatology.
Anatomy will provide students with knowledge on the construction of the human body. Knowledge of anatomy is essential for the achievement of its functions in the construction of their body. These knowledge give us the understanding and locality of their organs, organs and systems of different organs.
This module shall include all basic knowledge of histology, including cell structure, tissue structure, and structure of organs and organic systems.
The main purpose of the Human Physiology course is to provide a detailed presentation of fucntions of organs and organic systems of the human body. This course is designed in such a manner that the students comprehend the functions of each organ and system, regulatory mechanisms of the human body, and physiological integration of organic systems in preserving homeostasis.
Research of development of the dental organ, in odonto-genetic and philo-genetic aspect of humans, and comparison with other spinals.
This module shall allow the students to get familiar with all stages of developing plated partial prosthesis, partial and skeleton prosthesis, and total prosthesis. Students shall be able to learn and exercise all stages of mobile prosthetic works, in laboratory settings.
This module shall enable students to get familiar with all materials used in Stomatology. Students shall also be able to learn and exercise all skills/abilities related to preparing various materials in practical exercises.
Students shall be introduced to the basics of oral health, role and relevance of tobacco smoking on the health of oral cavity tissues, and specific pathologies manifested in smokers.
The course programme includes teaching units on the principles of prevention and control of infections, and standard measures taken in routine stomatological work, and special measures related to transmissive diseases in patients with a higher risk rate.
Defines names of bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa and helimtes that have a key role in medicine, and structure and differences between them. It defines the nature of natural binome, plasmids and bacteriophages; genetic transfer of bacteria and genetic basis of resistance to anti-microbes. Defines the types and use of anti-microbics in Stomatology. It shall define cross-contamination and infection control in Stomatology.
The course of pathology is taught at second year of studies. Pathology as a science is the linking bridge between basic sciences and practical experience, which deals with research on the causes of disease (etiology) and mechanisms of development (patho-genesis), which is associated with symptoms and relevant signs in the patient.
This module shall enable students to study general laws of epidemic and infectious processes, meaning basic objective laws that universally apply to all infections and cause the birth, proliferation and extinction..
This module allows the students to study general laws of epidemic and infectious processes, namely basic objective laws that are universal to all infections and condition the appearance, proliferation and extinction. Epidemiological methods of health care and hygienic measures in health care, and study and research. profilactic and anti-epidemics measures.
Oral cavity from the day one at birth and to the day of death is colonized by various types of micro-organisms. The oral flora is mainly made by micro-organisms that have adapted to such living conditions, and depending on ecological conditions, shape the normal flora of an oral cavity. Apart from such micro-orgnaisms, the oral cavity may also have other micro-organisms that come from external environs, through water, food and other items. Some types of such micro-organisms may be true saprophytes, other types appear as parasytes, and most frequently, they are representatives of “pathogeneous species” which cause manifested clinical infections.
Oro-facial genetics is a course addressing laws and manners of heritage, through which normal features, but more importantly, anomalies in the oro-facial region.
Surgery is a branch of medicine, which may be further divided into general and special surgery. Surgery engages in the study and treatment of all surgical diseases of the human, pertaining to general and specific fields, starting from the head and to the lower extremities.
Today, medical knowledge is constantly on the rise. There are standard safety measures to be pursued, though new research and clinical experience expand our knowledge, thereby requiring changes in treatment and medication therapies.
Knowledge on diseases in children, by systems and primary, secondary and tertiary child care.
The course of ophthalmology allows students to familiarize with eye examinations; to obtain knowledge on the diseases of the eye, and treatment thereof; to know about anomalies of refraction, motility disorders and management thereof; provide first aid in eye injuries, and emergency cases; to familiarize with signs and symptoms caused by systemic diseases, and know the application of various medications for eye disease.
The study programme allows the students to obtain sufficient theoretical knowledge on the use of local anesthetics in Stomatologyand oral Surgery, anesthetic substances and manner of administration. The course programme also provides the theoretical framework on indications and counter-indications of anesthetics and extraction, and local and general complications related to such procedures. Special attention is paid to the procedure of diagnosing oral pathologies, thereby emphasizing the role of radiography in diagnostication.
This module should enable students to familiarize with all clinical stages of working with mobile prosthetics (partial and total prosthetics). Students shall be able to learn and practice prosthetic rehabilitation of patients suffering from tooth loss.
A branch of Stomatologywhich studies etiology, diagnostication and various methods of treatment of the pulp and the affected apical paradontium, and treatment of teeth trauma.
This module shall familiarize students with all clinical stages of work with fixed prosthetics. Students shall be able to learn and exercise prosthetic rehabilitation of patients suffering from teeth loss.
This module shall allow students to familiarize with practical clinical work. Treatment of caries, pulpites, apical peridontiums and other oral pathologies in all ages of children.
Students shall be engaged in diagnosing and treating diseases of soft tissue in the oral cavity (exudative stomatitis, AIDS-it, ulcero-membranous stomatitis and gangrenous stomatitis; fetor ec ore: lip diseases (cheilitet), diseases of the tongue, dermatosis, oral changes in blood diseases; vitaminous deficit; specific diseases; diseases of saliva glands, basic features of oral tumours). A special section of the course shall address oral focal wounds, diagnosis and treatment.
Orthodontics is a branch of Stomatologythat studies and treats anomalies in the oro-facial system.
Maxilla-facial Surgery has for its object of study all diseases of the maxilla-facial region (face, facial bones, jaws, mouth) in the surgical aspect. Students of the fifth year of General Medicine and students of Years V and VI of Stomatology get familiar with its contents, namely learn about pathologies, such as infections, benign and malign tumors, traumatology, cysts, diseases of the temporo-mandibular joint, saliva glands, congenital developed and acquired anomalies, reconstructive and plastic surgery, orthognathic surgery, etc.
The course programme offers students new knowledge oni principles of diagnostication and differential diagnosis of pathologies in the oral region, thereby emphasizing special techniques of x-ray imagery. The theoretical part of the programme includes chapters on most frequent pathologies and interventions in the oral region, such as: acute and chronic dentogeneous infections, periapical lesions, cysts, impacted teeth, dental and alveolar ridge trauma, para-prosthetic surgical interventions, benign tumors, surgical interventions in patients with haemostasis disorders, etc. Practical Exercises are held for students mainly in extraction rooms, thereby exercising basic surgical interventions, including administering local anesthesia, extraction of teeth, treatment of possible complications. Special attention is paid to diagnosing and therapy of acute dentogeneous infections.
