Program Overview

The Kuwaiti Board of Periodontology and Implant Surgery (KB-Perio) is a clinical residency program, that enables graduate residents to be equipped with the essential expertise to practice advanced periodontal and implant surgical skills. During the period of three years, graduate residents will be able to fulfill the seven roles of CanMEDS Framework.

CanMEDS Framework

Mission of the program

To improve periodontal health in Kuwait through comprehensive education, innovative research, patient-centered care, and community outreach, promoting lifelong oral wellness for people in community.

Goals of the program

The KB-Perio Residents are expected to follow CanMEDS-based objectives, which include Knowledge, Skills and Professionalism. A competent resident should confidently perform complex surgeries, collaborate smoothly with colleagues and communicate empathetically with patients. This is the vision of KB-Perio program.

CanMEDS-based Objectives

The residents will be enrolled in intensive didactic courses in both periodontology and implant dentistry. These courses aim to provide an inter-disciplinary platform for the residents to become excellent clinical and academic scholars in the field of periodontology and implant dentistry.

Knowledge

The KB-Perio mentors will discover residents' passion in a structured learning environment, that combines didactic knowledge with hands-on clinical experience. Our program shapes residents with confident, evidence-based practice and refines their surgical skills with each patient. This aims for a sustainable improvement in oral health in Kuwait.

Clinical Skills

The KB-Perio program cultivates, not only exceptional surgical skills, but also ethical conduct and collaborative spirits. Throughout their training, residents will navigate a dedicated curriculum designed to equip them with the tools to become exemplary professionals. Residents will refine their communication and collaboration skills, learn to empathize with patients, explain complex procedures clearly and manage diverse backgrounds and anxieties.