Dean’s Welcome Note.

It is my great honor and privilege to welcome you to the Faculty of Dentistry at MSA University.

As I assume the responsibility of leading this distinguished Faculty, I do so with a deep sense of purpose and a strong belief in the transformative power of education, research and community service . Our mission extends beyond preparing competent dentists; it is about shaping professionals who combine knowledge with compassion, scientific curiosity with critical thinking, and clinical excellence with a genuine commitment to society.

At MSA Dentistry, excellence is a journey, not a destination. We are committed to continuously developing our educational programs and clinical training to ensure that our students graduate with the knowledge, skills, confidence, and ethical values required to lead in a rapidly changing world.

We are entering an era in which dentistry is being transformed by artificial intelligence, digital technologies, advanced diagnostics, and evidence-based approaches. Our vision is to embrace these opportunities thoughtfully and responsibly, integrating innovation into education, research, and clinical practice while preserving what remains at the heart of our profession—the human connection between the dentist and the patient.

Research and innovation are fundamental to our future. We will continue to foster a culture of inquiry, strengthen interdisciplinary and international collaborations, support emerging researchers, and create opportunities for our students and faculty to contribute to meaningful scientific advancement. Our ambition is not simply to produce research, but to create knowledge that makes a real difference in dental education, healthcare, and society.

Our responsibility also extends beyond the walls of the University. Through patient-centered clinical care, community engagement, and impactful outreach initiatives, we strive to contribute to the improvement of oral health and the wellbeing of our community.

I believe that the strength of any academic institution lies in its people. Our faculty members, staff, students, alumni, and partners form a community built on shared values, mutual respect, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Together, we can create an environment where every student is empowered to discover their potential, every educator is encouraged to innovate, and every researcher is supported in pursuing meaningful questions.

As we look ahead, our aspiration is clear: to build a Faculty that is academically distinguished, clinically excellent, research-driven, technologically innovative, internationally connected, and deeply committed to society.

Most importantly, I envision a Faculty where excellence is accompanied by humanity, innovation by responsibility, and ambition by integrity.

Together, we will shape the dentistry of tomorrow.

I warmly welcome you to our Faculty and invite you to be part of this journey.

Prof. Dr. Mona Salah Fayed
BDS, MSc, PhD (Cairo),
DrMedDent (Bern), HMS-SEAL (Harvard), FDS( RCSEd)
Professor of Orthodontics
Dean, Faculty of Dentistry
MSA University