Welcome to this website, which gives an introduction to problem-based learning in the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) curriculum at the HKU Faculty of Dentistry¡Xthe only provider of university dental education in Hong Kong and the only dental school in China that uses English as the medium of instruction.
For the past 10 years, our widely acclaimed undergraduate curriculum has relied on problem-based learning to enable students to acquire and retain knowledge effectively, develop good learning habits, and foster teamwork skills¡Xall qualities of a good dentist.
The Faculty¡¦s mission is "to serve the people of Hong Kong and the region by advancing their oral health and well-being through excellence in learning, discovery, patient care, and engagement". We believe the design of our BDS curriculum is key to fulfilling this mission, as it aims to produce well-rounded dental graduates who are critical thinkers and life-long learners.
We are confident of the high quality of education our students receive at the HKU Faculty of Dentistry, and our ongoing processes of quality assurance and performance review ensure that we maintain the highest of standards of quality in dental education.
Please let us know if you have any queries or require any further information about our undergraduate programme by using the "Contact Us" link.
Professor Lakshman Samaranayake
Dean
HKU Faculty of Dentistry
Dr John E Dyson
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education
HKU Faculty of Dentistry
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