Nile University Sudan

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Fixed Prosth

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About the Department

Welcome to the Department of Fixed Prosthodontics at NU- Sudan

The Department is responsible for teaching of fixed prosthodontics, research and clinical services. The pre-clinical phantom head lab is used for pre-clinical training of undergraduate students.

A dental technology laboratory, equipped with up to date technologies, facilitates the teaching and learning of fixed prosthodontics to our undergraduate students while maintain the delivery of a good clinical service for patients.

Removable Prosth

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About the Department

Welcome to the Department of Removable Prosthodontics at NU- Sudan

Prosthetic dentistry is the branch of dentistry pertaining to the restoration and maintenance of oral functions, comfort, appearance and health of the patient by restoration of teeth and/or replacement of the missing structures with removable and fixed dental prosthesis.

It also encompasses the treatment of lost maxillofacial structures as well as management of patients with implant prosthesis. An understanding of the choice of material and technique is crucial in delivering a high standard of prosthetic care.

Our students understand value and apply evidence-based dentistry to the solution of patient’s clinical problems.

Periodontics

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About the Department

Welcome to the Department of Periodontics at NU- Sudan

The Department of periodontology is one of the clinical specialized departments in the Faculty of Dentistry. The Department provides specialized treatment services and surgery of gingivitis, periodontitis and dental implants as well as conducting research at the level of basic and clinical sciences.

The Department trains students to examine the periodontal tissues clinically and radio graphically, to identify the pathological changes that affect these tissues. Students are trained to develop consistent treatment plans suited to each case and to use different methods of oral hygiene and prevention.

Operative & endo

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About the Department

Welcome to the Department of Operative & Endodontic at NU- Sudan

Conservative dentistry and endodontic is a branch of dentistry concerned with the conservation of the teeth in the oral cavity. It embraces the practice of operative dentistry and endodontic and includes various kinds of direct restoration and indirect restoration, using different restorative material, of individual teeth.

The primary goal is prevention, diagnosis and treatment of dental caries and other defects of natural teeth; techniques and procedure to full function and appearance in an aesthetically pleasing manner with as little loss of healthy tooth structure.

The treatment provided includes various fillings, root canal treatment, bleaching and management of traumatized teeth.

To train undergraduate students to competence level in the restoration, rehabilitation and maintenance of the dentition.

The Department Provides optimal supervision of students by well-qualified staff through workshop and continued staff development programs.

Basic Dental Sciences

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About the Department

Welcome to the Department of Basic Dental Sciences at NU- Sudan

Basic Sciences Department is considered to be the largest department in the College of Dentistry. It deals with the sciences that are basic to learn Dentistry, preparing students for professional subjects in the last 2 years of their college life. The subjects of this department are mainly studied in the first, second and the third year of study in the college.

The Department gives space to students how to deal with patients through using tools and materials correctly. It comprises of six divisions namely

Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology, Microbiology and Pathology. The undergraduate dental students study courses consisting of lectures, practical, tutorials and dissections.

Dental Public Health

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About the Department

Welcome to the Department of Dental Public Health at NU- Sudan

Dental public health is science and art of preventing and controlling dental diseases and promoting dental health through organized community efforts. It is that form of dental practice which serves the community as a whole rather than the individual.

It is concerned with the dental health education of the public, applied dental research, and the administration of dental care for group programs, the prevention and control of dental diseases at the community level.

Orthodontics & Peadodontics

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About the Department

Welcome to the Department of Orthodontics at NU- Sudan

The undergraduate training in orthodontics and maxillofacial orthopedics focuses in developing the knowledge and skills to identify the developing malocclusions and make students familiar with treatment options in orthodontics. More emphasis is given to the category of case that needs interception within the range of capability of future general practitioner.

Knowledge of the basics of orthodontics is essential for the dental students. This course will provide the undergraduate with the background of the growth and development of dentofacial structures characteristics of normal occlusion, etiology and includes an introduction to other orthodontic diagnosis, evaluation and treatment planning in orthodontics in order to treat limited orthodontic cases.  The student will learn identify the patients who can be treated by a general practitioner and those who will require referral to an orthodontics specialist.

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

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About the Department

Welcome to the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Department (OMF) at NU- Sudan

The department consists of two divisions, the Department of Surgery and the Division of Oral Diseases. Students of the third year, i.e. the fifth semester, start studying oral diseases and continue to the subject in the sixth semester. There are then prepared to start studying oral and maxillofacial surgery, which begins early in the sixth semester. The pre-clinical part consists of intensive lab work under close supervision.  OMF continues from the sixth to tenth semester in the Dental Clinics to cover all aspects of oral and maxillofacial surgery.

The students of the fourth year, i.e. the seventh semester, begin clinical training for the subject and dealing with patients in clinics.

Community Medicine

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About the Department

Welcome to the Department of Community Medicine at NU- Sudan

The term community medicine came into reality in 1968 in England when it was instituted by an Act of Parliament in every medical school. Since then, it possessed a growing global interest as it encompasses the previously known concepts and elements of the public health, preventive medicine, community health and social medicine sciences. As well the term is used interchangeably with “Family Medicine”. Community medicine is being recognized by Nile University as one of the key dimensions of its mission “dedication to community development through sound policies, provision of high quality educational and service resources as well as upholding multi-cultural values and heritage”.

The department of Community Medicine at Nile University aims at producing a community-oriented medical graduate who is able to:

  • Interpret the concepts of community medicine as an integral part of other medical and health sciences.
  • Analyze the social determinants of health including but not limited to culture, values, morals, ethics, etc and how they link to the well-being of an individual & the community in general.
  • Use scientific approaches and tools with a focus on epidemiological studies, community-based research and routine information systems to identify the major health problems in the community and set appropriate interventions/ programs to overcome these problems including organizing appropriate health services with focus on primary health care.
  • Act as a proactive team player and as an agent of change in his/her society.
  • Act as an educator and teacher.
The main areas of study

The teaching program addresses the following areas

  • Basic epidemiology and biostatistics
  • Prevention & control of prevalent diseases
  • Primary healthcare interventions in response to the context of Sudan.
  • Concept of Family medicine emphasizing PHC.
  • Principles of Health Management based on district health
  • Student Projects on “Research for Public Health”.

There are five courses offered by the department.

Third Years 

  • Epidemiology.

Fourth year

  • Medical Ethics and professionalism.
  • Family Medicine.
  • Primary Health Care.

Fifth Year

  • Health Care Systems Management.
  • Students Research Project.

Research interests & activities

Research for health is an ever-growing science that’s central, not only to improving the health of the population but to the economic growth and development of all countries. Building indigenous capacities at all levels is the main strategy to develop research in a country. Recognizing this, COMD emphasizes research as part of the teaching program as well as it looks at partnering opportunities with interested national/international academic, service provider and specialized research institutes focusing on “improving programs implementation through embedded research” with the objective of improving health systems and overall population’s health.

Department staff

 

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As the teaching program is based in major areas on national /international health interventions addressing priority health problems, the COMD usually seeks contributions from national program managers or international experts working for specialized agencies such as WHO and UNICEF.

Research activities

Students of the fifth year have been guided to develop small scale research projects in public health. Eight projects were selected by students who worked in groups of seven to eight members. The experience was successful and was assessed by an external assessor.

External relations

Currently, the department has joint activities with the Ministry of Health trying to introduce public health programs in the teaching curricula. An example is the integrated management of childhood illnesses. Other agreements with national and international institutes are under process.

Department activities

Students have joined health care events in villages and squares in rural Khartoum, and Port Sudan on the Red Sea.

The Department conducted a house to house survey in a semirural locality to help plan the delivery of primary health care.

Resources

The following resources are used for Up to date learning material and information.

  • Centre for Disease Control
  • London school for hygiene and tropical medicine
  • UNFPA
  • UNICEF
  • WHO

Microbiology

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About the Department

Welcome to the Department of Microbiology at NU- Sudan

The medical microbiology course will give the students a solid grounding in all aspects of microbiology, enabling them to understand the pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and control of infectious diseases.

Medical microbiology is the study of bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa. Students will study microbes at a cellular level and learn about their interactions with higher organisms, including the ways in which microbes cause disease, the spread of infections through a population, and strategies for preventing and treating diseases caused by microbes.

The course of Medical Microbiology consists of Bacteriology, virology, and mycology with an emphasis on classification, structure and role in health and disease. The aim of the course is to provide the students with both the theoretical foundation and the practical skills necessary for the management of microbial diseases during their medical practice.

Department staff

 

LINK (Staff Pages)

 

Research Activities

Prevalence of Extended Spectrum ß-lactamase Enzymes (ESBLs) and common genotypes among Enterobacteriaceae family in Sudan.

Enterobacteriaceae-producing extended spectrum ß-lactamase enzymes (ESBLs) are a clinical threat and have been associated with increased mortality in patients with severe infections. The prevalence of ESBL producers is rapidly increasing in Sudan.

Together with the Institute of Endemic Diseases, University of Khartoum, we are conducting a study to investigate the prevalence of ESBLs among.

Enterobacteriaceae family and study the prevalent genotypes in different regions in Sudan.

External Relations

Institute of Endemic Diseases, University of Khartoum.

Research collaboration

The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA)

Dr. Nagwa Mustafa is the SHEA international ambassador for the year 2014. She represented Sudan during the SHEA spring meeting (Denver, Colorado, the USA).

Department activities

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