Vision, Mission, Goals & Values
Vision
The Faculty of Dentistry at An-Najah National University strives for leadership and excellence in dental education, scientific research, and community service at the local, regional, and international levels. This is achieved through the preparation of professionally competent graduates capable of keeping pace with scientific and technological advancements and contributing effectively to the improvement of oral health and the quality of healthcare services.
Mission
The Faculty of Dentistry at An-Najah National University is committed to providing high-quality academic education and clinical training based on contemporary scientific foundations and evidence-based practice. It aims to graduate competent dentists who adhere to professional ethics, are capable of lifelong learning, and actively engage in scientific research and community service, thereby contributing to the enhancement of oral health and meeting the needs of the Palestinian community.
Goals
The Faculty of Dentistry at An-Najah National University seeks to achieve the following goals:
- Prepare dentists who are academically and clinically qualified, possessing the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to practice the profession efficiently and responsibly.
- Provide an advanced educational environment that promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and evidence-based learning.
- Develop academic and clinical programs in line with recent advances in dental sciences and medical technologies.
- Encourage scientific research in dentistry and related sciences, contributing to the advancement of clinical practice and community service.
- Promote professional ethics, social responsibility, and humanitarian values among students and faculty members.
- Contribute to the improvement of oral and dental health in the community through teaching clinics, preventive programs, and awareness initiatives.
- Support the principle of lifelong learning and continuous professional development for graduates and faculty members.
Values
The following values serve as guiding principles for our endeavors within both the faculty of medicine and medical sciences and the department of dentistry and dental sciences:
- Compassion.
- Ethical conduct.
- Dignity.
- Responsibility.
- Honesty.
- Trustworthiness.
- Promotion of health and well-being.
- Creativity.
- Diversity and inclusiveness.
- Commitment to voluntary service.