His Excellency the UQU President, Prof. Abdullah bin Omar Bafail, inspected the College of Dentistry during his tour of the Dentistry Educational Hospital. He was accompanied by the Dean of the College of Dentistry, Dr. Abdul-Aziz Khutani; the former dean of the college; a faculty member, Dr. Muhammad Biyari; the vice-deans; and a number of the college's academic staff and employees.

During the tour, His Excellency inspected the workflow at the specialized clinics, the emergency clinics, the oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics, 76 student medical clinics, and the medical radiology department. His Excellency witnessed the efforts exerted by the students of the College of Dentistry in treating patients with the latest medical techniques. He then met a number of the college's students and listened to their viewpoints about their study.

After the tour, Dr. Bafail praised the excellence of the College of Dentistry's academic staff, students, events, activities, and programs. He also praised the quality of the world-class equipment and laboratories. He added that this has been accomplished thanks to Allah first, then to the support provided by the government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud (may Allah safeguard him). He then thanked the dean and employees of the college for the sincere efforts they exert for the sake of this blessed country, wishing the college a bright future and the attainment of international accreditation. He also expressed his hope that this progress would continue in order to build on the achievements already made.

His Excellency then headed the college council meeting and listened to an explanation of the 'Be Happy' initiative, which will be implemented by the College's Student Club in addition to the activities and programs that will be organized by the college during the year. He then discussed the flow of the educational and academic processes at the college.

Dr. Abdul-Aziz Khutani said that His Excellency's visit indicates his keenness to support the activities, programs, and work carried out by the College of Dentistry and its students. He expressed appreciation for His Excellency's continuous support.