Dubai School of Dental Medicine

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Dubai School of Dental Medicine
Established 2013
Location Dubai , United Arab Emirates
Language Arabic
English
Website http://www.edarabia.com/746/dubai-school-of-dental-medicine

Dubai School of Dental Medicine (DCDM) is a dental medical college located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The dental college is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education. [1] The college was founded in 2013.The college is a newly established home-grown dental institution launched to support the United Arab Emirates (UAE) community with dental care services and education. [2] This college offers both undergraduate and post-graduate degrees. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ "Dubai School of Dental Medicine". Dental Tribune. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
  2. ↑ "Dubai School of Medicine". Ed Arabia. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
  3. ↑ "DSDM". Dubai Faqs. Retrieved 9 April 2015.

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