Professional Profile

Dr. Shumaila Azhar is a GP Dentist, Clinical Instructor and Implantologist with over 12 years of combined clinical and academic experience, including more than 11 years in the UAE. She has extensive experience in clinical teaching, student mentoring, internship coordination, curriculum development, clinical assessment and quality assurance. Since 2017 she has been with RAK College of Dental Sciences, RAK Medical & Health Sciences University, contributing to undergraduate clinical education, student supervision, academic coordination and institutional development, and is committed to patient-centred care, innovation in dental education, and high standards of clinical practice and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Certificate and Diploma in Clinical Implantology, The City of London Dental School, United Kingdom (2025)
• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Pakistan (2011)

Achievements & Awards

• Best Student Awards during school and college education
• University Subject Distinction Holder (2007–2011)

Areas of Expertise & Key Responsibilities

• Supervising and guiding undergraduate students in clinical and pre-clinical dental training
• Providing clinical instruction, mentoring and supervision to support students’ professional development
• Guiding students in patient care, clinical decision-making, treatment planning and professional practice
• Coordinating clinical and internship activities, including academic timetables and clinical schedules
• Participating in student assessment, clinical skills evaluation and competency development
• Contributing to curriculum development and the enhancement of clinical learning activities
• Supporting quality assurance, accreditation, infection control and patient safety initiatives
• Providing general dental care and clinical supervision as a GP Dentist, Clinical Instructor and Implantologist

Professional Certifications & Training

• Certificate and Diploma in Clinical Implantology, The City of London Dental School (2025)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Professional Memberships & Licences

• Pakistan Association of Dentists (PAD)
• MOH Licensed Dentist, UAE
• DHA Licensed Dentist, UAE
• PMDC Licensed Dentist, Pakistan

Committees & Institutional Service

• Former Head Clinical Instructor, RAK College of Dental Sciences (2021–2024)
• Former Internship Coordinator, RAK College of Dental Sciences
• Former Member, Quality & Patient Safety Committee