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Warm greetings and welcome to RAK College of Dental Sciences (RAKCODS). As we enter into the new academic year, the dawn brings with it a new hope, and new thoughts, new talents. This is the time to infuse hope & optimism. The curriculum of the College has undergone a thorough and critical review by the college council, External advisory board and international experts of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research UAE so as to ensure top quality education and compliance with international standards. Since the inception of our college clinics we have rendered free quality treatment to patients of numerous nationalities. RAKCODS is also involved in a wide range of community outreach programs to serve the community of UAE, in particular Ras Al Khaimah. Today we stand at a turning point and look forwards to a brighter future and hope we along with our students scale new heights in the field of dentistry. RAKCODS believes in a holistic development of our students as better human beings with ethics and principles apart from being the best dentists around. It is a place where students can explore their hidden talents and gain confidence in fostering innovation. RAKCODS provides its students with an opportunity to have clinical exposure by starting their clinical orientation course in Year 1. RAKCODS has an established specialty clinic, accredited by Joint Commission International for the faculty practice. BDS graduates shall have opportunities to pursue careers in general practice, the community dental service, university teaching and research institutions. We are also proud to recognize those alumni of ours who are working in various organizations of UAE and abroad. The faculty and staff of RAKCODS are enthusiastic and dedicated to provide quality oral health care to the community, by producing competent professionals in the field of dentistry. Wish you success in all your academic endeavors with us. Cordially Yours, Professor Dr. Muhammed Mustahsen Rahman Dean RAK College of Dental Sciences

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