Dr. Mohamed Jamal
Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Jamal was appointed as the Dean of the Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine in 2025. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from Ajman University in 2005. Following a one-year internship at the Dubai Health Authority, Dr. Jamal joined the Boston University Institute for Dental Research and Education – Dubai (BUIDRE), where he completed his Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) and Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD) in Endodontics in 2011.
During his residency at BUIDRE, he was awarded a research grant from the Emirates Foundation to support his pioneering work on dental pulp stem cells. While completing his program, Dr. Jamal also practiced endodontics in several clinics across Dubai.
In 2012, Dr. Jamal pursued his Doctor of Science in Dentistry (DScD) in Endodontics at the Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston University, where he joined the Center for Regenerative Medicine. His research focused on human embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cells, developing protocols for their differentiation into various lineages, including endothelial cells, smooth muscle cells, neural crest cells, and dental pulp cells.
Through an innovative curriculum, fully-equipped university-campus, modern clinical facilities, and outstanding academic faculty, our postgraduate students will have the opportunity to flourish and excel in their field of study.”
Dr. Jamal’s contributions to dental research have earned him multiple prestigious awards, including the Young Emirati Research Award, the 2016 Best Research Award at Boston University, the American Association of Endodontists Research Award (2016), and the Rashid Award for Scientific Excellence (2019). He currently serves as Chair of the Scientific Committee of the Emirates Endodontic Society and as a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Journal of Endodontics.
A message to our Students
Welcome to the Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine (HBMCDM). Since our establishment, we have stood at the forefront of postgraduate dental education and clinical excellence, shaping future leaders in dentistry across Dubai and the wider region.
As a proud member of Dubai Health, we embrace its core values of Patient First, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork, Integrity, and Empathy. These values guide everything we do, from how we teach to how we care and innovate to serve our community.
Our postgraduate programs in Endodontics, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontology, and Prosthodontics are accredited by the Ministry of Education in the UAE, qualifying graduates to sit for the specialty membership examinations of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). Graduates who successfully complete a Master of Science in Periodontology from MBRU, pass the conjoint examination, and obtain specialist registration in the United Arab Emirates are also eligible to apply for Membership of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (MRACDS) in Periodontics. The Master of Science programs in Endodontics, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, and Prosthodontics are accredited by the National Institute for Health Specialties (NIHS), leading to the eligibility to sit for the Emirati Board examination. These accreditations and recognitions reflect our unwavering commitment to quality, integrity, and the advancement of specialist dental education.
At HBMCDM, education is deeply intertwined with discovery. We provide a learning environment that integrates clinical mastery, research excellence, and innovation, where residents grow as compassionate clinicians, visionary researchers, and future educators.
Through global partnerships and interdisciplinary collaboration, our college continues to explore new frontiers, from stem cell and tissue engineering to advanced biomaterials, digital dentistry, AI-driven diagnostics, and precision oral health.
Choosing HBMCDM means joining a family united by purpose, values, and excellence, a place where education inspires discovery, research drives innovation, and innovation transforms patient care.
We look forward to welcoming aspiring specialists into an academic environment that upholds the highest standards of education, clinical excellence, and meaningful contribution to the future of dental medicine.
