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RAK College of Dental Sciences

Designed for Learning. Equipped for Clinical Excellence.

RAK College of Dental Sciences (RAKCODS) provides a comprehensive academic, clinical, simulation, research, and student-centered environment supporting every stage of dental education—from foundational sciences and pre-clinical training to advanced diagnostics, supervised patient care, research, and digital learning.

Clinical Training & Patient Care

The clinical environment at RAKCODS supports the development of competencies in patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, clinical procedures, patient management, and professional practice. An integrated Hospital Information Management System (HIMS) supports electronic patient records and efficient clinical workflows.

Clinical training facilities include:
  • 78 fully equipped dental units across the ground, first, and second floors for undergraduate students, interns, and postgraduate students
  • Central Sterilization Services Department
  • Patient emergency and recovery room
  • Patient reception area
  • Patient waiting areas

Clinical Capacity & Patient Care & a Glance

78
Fully Equipped Dental Units
32,444
Total Patients
2021–2026
93,133
Treatments Done
2021–2026

Annual Clinical Activity @ a Glance

Academic YearPatientsTreatments
2021–20224,48717,016
2022–20236,46017,935
2023–20247,57617,612
2024–20257,01719,130
2025–20266,90421,440

Radiology & Dental Imaging

Modern diagnostic and imaging technologies are integrated into dental education and patient care, enabling students to develop skills in radiographic interpretation, diagnosis, and evidence-informed treatment planning.

Facilities include:
  • Digital dental radiography
  • Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)
  • Intraoral imaging integrated across the dental clinics

Pre-Clinical Simulation & Digital Dentistry

Dedicated pre-clinical and simulation environments bridge theoretical learning and practical application, enabling students to develop essential technical and clinical skills, precision, and confidence before progressing to patient care.

Facilities include:
  • Basic Sciences Laboratories
  • Pre-Clinical Simulation Laboratories
  • Pre-Clinical Prosthodontics Laboratories
  • Simulation & Clinical Skills Laboratory
  • Digital Dentistry Facilities
  • Technology-Enhanced & Metaverse Learning

Research & Innovation

RAKCODS promotes scientific inquiry, research, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Dedicated research facilities support undergraduate and postgraduate students and faculty across areas including dental materials, biomaterials, regenerative dentistry, tissue engineering, molecular and microbiological sciences, and interdisciplinary research.

Research facilities include:
  • Dental Materials Research Laboratory
  • Translational Medical Research Centre (TMRC)
  • Central Animal Research Facility
  • Research and laboratory infrastructure supporting interdisciplinary investigation
  • Metaverse
  • Simulation skill lab

Teaching & Learning

Modern academic spaces and digital resources support classroom teaching, independent study, collaborative learning, and academic development.

Facilities and resources include:
  • Lecture halls and classrooms
  • Library and E-Library
  • Digital learning facilities and resources
  • Collaborative and independent learning spaces

Student Life & Wellbeing

A range of facilities supports student wellbeing, recreation, social interaction, and a balanced campus experience beyond classrooms and clinics.

Facilities include:
  • Student lounge
  • Cafeteria
  • Prayer facilities
  • Fitness and wellbeing facilities
  • Sports facilities
  • Gaming area
  • Student lockers
  • Indoor and outdoor seating areas

Campus Support & Infrastructure

RAKCODS provides the infrastructure and support services needed for a safe, connected, accessible, and well-organized learning and clinical environment.

Facilities and services include:
  • Faculty and administrative offices
  • Meeting rooms
  • Academic support services
  • Wi-Fi and digital infrastructure
  • Parking facilities
  • Well established Security and safety systems