Rashid Latif Dental College

RLDC - Rashid Latif Dental College

Inaugurated in 2017, Rashid Latif Dental College is a state-of-the-art dental facility functioning under the skilled supervision of Dr. Asif Ali Shah. The dental College holds a modern infrastructure and highly qualified faculty to provide the latest quality treatment.

Why Choose RLDC

RLDC VISION

We aspire to become the Center of excellence in the field of medical sciences with a strong focus on character building and professional development of the students and professionals.

RLDC Mission

Our mission is

To groom competent professionals who are outstanding clinicians and investigators with a passion for lifelong learning and providing the highest quality of compassionate care in accordance with societal needs.
To enhance the education quality in medicine and its related fields through effective teaching methods and techniques.
To keep abreast with latest developments and research from across the globe and strive to become a center of advancement for the medical profession.
To develop clinicians who are trained to become future leaders in the field of medicine. Our graduates will uphold the dignity of their profession and practice both the art and science of medicine with altruism, while incorporating the highest ethical principles into their life and practice.

Infrastructure:

4 Lecture Halls with Air-conditioning and Multi-Media
8 Labs
10 Tutorial Rooms
300(Seating Capacity)Student Cafeteria
200 (Seating Capacity)Library
62 (WorkStation) Computer Lab

Academics:

Curriculum (PMDC and UHS approved).
Teaching and Learning (According to UHS guidelines)
Assessment Method ( Annual Exams/Internal Assessment, as per UHS guidelines).

Graduate Outcome:

The dental graduate should have achieved the following competencies:

1. Adopt and Employ Professional Attitudes and Standards / Values by:

Advocating for change.
Communicating effectively with a range of audiences, e.g., professional, policymaking bodies, the community and patients.
Providing dental care in a contemporary, ethical and legal environment.
Displaying integrity in all aspects of professional life.
Applying a wide understanding of social, political and cultural perspectives to inform their practice.

2. Effectively Manage Community Based Oral Health by:

Pursuing a vision of oral health in a wider community.
Committing to the improvement of oral health in the whole community, including underprivileged groups; through diagnosis, treatment and education.
Being informed of a preventive approach for management.
Engaging in the promotion of oral health and its direct relation to general health.
Demonstrating a commitment to optimizing one’s own oral health.

3. Effectively Manage Individual Patient Care By:

Using an evidenced based approach to provide holistic management.
Providing a broad range of dental interventions.
Having expertise in diagnosis, treatment planning and dental care in the long term.
Integrating and applying an understanding of basic, clinical, behavioral and social science concepts to inform their practice.

4. Effectively Manage a Dental Team by:

Working effectively as a team member of an integrated dental team and interprofessional teams.
Managing themselves, the available resources and people within the constraints of the context of practice.
Utilizing information technology for communication, patient and practice management.

5. Engage in Self Directed Life Long Learning By:

Using reflection and critical self assessment to inform their evidence based practice
Accessing modern available information critically evaluate it individually and in collaboration.
Using up to date learning technologies.
Monitoring social and economic trends and considering their implications for practice.
Recognizing the need for further education and undertaking appropriate courses as necessary.

Principal Message

Prof. Dr. Asif Ali Shah welcoming and Encouraging the students.