Dow University of Health Sciences strengthens digital dental allied health education under its 2027 strategic goals
KARACHI: Aligned with the 2027 strategic goals of Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) focused on pioneering excellence and inspiring innovation, the School of Dental Care Professionals (SDCP) is accelerating its efforts to transform dental allied health education through digital technologies, research integration, and infrastructure development.
As part of this forward-looking agenda, SDCP is actively working to embed emerging digital dental technologies into teaching, training, and clinical practice, while supporting DUHS’s broader vision to invest in advanced infrastructure and capacity building for sustainable institutional growth.
Students engaged in curriculum co-creation for digital dentistry
In this context, SDCP co-organized an interactive academic session with third-year and final-year students enrolled in BS Dental Hygiene and BS Dental Technology programs. The session focused on reviewing ongoing curricular reforms aimed at introducing digital dental technologies by 2025.
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Final-year students played a central role in the discussion, offering practical and experience-based feedback. They emphasized the urgent need for increased hands-on training in digital tools to strengthen clinical competence, improve patient care outcomes, and enhance workforce readiness in modern dental practice.
Dental hygiene students highlight UHC gaps, digital solutions
Students from the BS Dental Hygiene program highlighted existing gaps and challenges in Universal Health Coverage (UHC) related to oral healthcare access and delivery. They proposed technology-driven solutions, including:
• AI-assisted dental screening tools for early disease detection
• Digital saliva scanning systems to support preventive diagnostics
• Integrated digital clinical logbooks for accurate patient tracking and continuity of care
These recommendations reflect a growing recognition among future dental professionals of the role digital health solutions can play in strengthening public oral healthcare systems.
Dental technology students call for CAD CAM and 3D lab training
Students of BS Dental Technology stressed the importance of advanced laboratory-based training aligned with global dental technology standards. Their key recommendations included:
• Hands-on exposure to 3D-printed denture bases
• Development of CAD CAM-enabled digital dental laboratories
• Curriculum alignment with digital workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy, and clinical outcomes
They noted that such advancements are essential for producing industry-ready graduates capable of meeting evolving clinical and laboratory demands.
Leadership underscores value of student-led curriculum reform
Concluding the session, Prof. Dr. Ambrina Qureshi, Principal, Chairperson & Head of the Department of Community & Preventive Dentistry, emphasized that curriculum co-creation plays a critical role in fostering student ownership, innovation, and preparedness for real-world professional challenges.
She noted that insights shared during the session would meaningfully contribute to curriculum modernization, digital infrastructure planning, and enhanced patient care delivery at SDCP, reinforcing DUHS’s commitment to academic excellence and future-focused health education.
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