GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS
The World’s Largest Dental Hospital
Recognized by hospital area, with the record achieved on 30 October 2023.
View the Guinness record37,165.12square metres
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DENTAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
About Us
Bringing clinical expertise and research ambition together to advance oral health care.
WHO WE ARE
A Shared Home
for Dental Research
The Clinical Research Office at Dental University Hospital is part of the Clinical Trial Unit (CTU) at King Saud University Medical City. We support ethical, clinically driven research that strengthens evidence and improves patient care.
We connect clinicians, residents, students, and collaborators with research guidance, coordination, and capacity-building opportunities—from developing a study to sharing its findings.
Find UsFifth floor · Office 445033B · Dental University Hospital · Riyadhduhresearch@ksu.edu.sa
OUR CLINICAL ENVIRONMENT
Dental University Hospital at a Glance
Clinical care, specialist training, and research within King Saud University Medical City.
Dental Chairs
Supporting care across dental specialties.
Major Operating Rooms
Published surgical facility capacity.
Inpatient Beds
Published inpatient facility capacity.
FACILITIES & TECHNOLOGY
Supporting Care, Learning & Research
- Research and production laboratories within the linked dental college facilities.
- Digital dental imaging, including three-dimensional imaging.
- Computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) for dental restorations.
- SALUD electronic dental records and clinical information systems.
- A large lecture theatre, 16 smaller lecture halls, learning resources, and a student computer laboratory.
OUR CLINICAL COMMUNITY
Our Dental Workforce
The hospital brings together faculty, consultants, specialists, postgraduate students, and specialty trainees.
CliniciansConsultants, Assistant Consultants & Registrars364
Postgraduates & ResidentsAll specialties · 15 October 2026170
Clinicians & TraineesBoth groups combined534
ACADEMIC & RESEARCH RECOGNITION
KSU Dentistry: Academic Recognition
QS and ShanghaiRanking dentistry subject rankings assess King Saud University’s academic dentistry discipline, associated with the College of Dentistry. They are not separate rankings of Dental University Hospital.
View College of Dentistry rankings and accreditation ↗Sources checked: 4 October 2026.
INNOVATION & RECOGNITION
Ideas Recognized Beyond the Clinic
Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions
Multifunctional Dental Stabilizer
Dr. Sarah Al-Angari
Affiliation: College of Dentistry, King Saud University
Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions
Root Canal Filling Material
Dr. Mohammed Alshehri
Affiliation: University Dental Hospital, King Saud University
Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions
Integrated Dental Tool
Prof. Salwa Bajunaid
Affiliation: College of Dentistry, King Saud University
MENA Stevie Awards · Medical/Dental Innovation
EndoWeld Ultrasonic Obturation System
Award recipient: King Saud University Medical City (KSUMC)
Affiliations as listed by the award sources: KSU Geneva awards announcement · MENA Stevie Awards. The EndoWeld award listing identifies KSUMC, without specifying DUH.
OUR PURPOSE
Our Vision & Mission
Shaping the Future
of Oral Health
To become a regional and international leader in clinical dental research, recognized for pioneering studies, multidisciplinary collaboration, and transformative innovations that shape the future of oral health care.
Turning Evidence
into Better Outcomes
To advance patient-centered oral health care through ethical, clinically driven research that improves diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.
To empower clinicians and students to apply evidence-based knowledge in daily practice, supporting excellence in patient care and meaningful contributions to the community.
OUR PEOPLE
Leadership & Research Committee
Supporting investigators, coordinating research activity, and upholding scientific and ethical integrity.
Prof. Sara AlSubait
Leads the committee and oversees its meetings and decisions.
Prof. Reem Al Khalifah
DirectCTU@ksu.edu.saCommittee Members
Office Coordinator
Monitors and coordinates the committee workflow.
Dr. Lamia Sami Mokeemlmokeem@ksu.edu.saSecretary
Coordinates documentation, communication, and meeting logistics.
Ms. Abeer Milbaryamlibary@ksu.edu.saPatient Affairs
Helps address research participants’ questions and concerns.
Clinical Directorship of DUH
Coordinates clinical availability, nursing support, instruments, and research requirements.
IT Support