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RSGM USU Receives a Visitation from the KGA Collegium Toward the Opening of the Pediatric Dentistry Specialist Program at FKG USU

Published At

07 November 2025

Published By

Fenny Julistine Tarigan

The Dental and Oral Hospital of Universitas Sumatera Utara (RSGM USU) received an assessment visit from the Collegium of Pediatric Dentistry on Friday, 7 November 2025. The assessment team consisted of Prof. Dr. Eriska Riyanti, drg., Sp.KGA., Subsp.AIBK (K), and Prof. Dr. Sindy Cornelia Nelwan, drg., Sp.KGA., Subsp.KKA (K).

This visitation aimed to evaluate the readiness of facilities, service quality, and institutional commitment for the establishment of the Specialist Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry at FKG USU.

The visit was accompanied by the Director of RSGM USU, drg. Siti Salmiah, Sp.KGA., Subsp.KKA (K), Deputy Director drg. Ranu Putra Armidin, MKM, Dean of FKG USU Dr. drg. Essie Octiara, Sp.KGA., Subsp.PKOA (K), Head of the IKGA Clinical Department Ami Angela Harahap, drg., Sp.KGA., Subsp.AIBK (K), MSc., along with the Heads of Divisions at RSGM USU.

Areas Reviewed

The assessors conducted on-site evaluations of service units that serve as key components of clinical education, including:

  • Kids Dental Integration
  • Specialist Care Unit
  • Pediatric Dentistry Specialist Clinic
  • Emergency Department (ED)
  • Inpatient Care Unit
  • Central Operating Theatre

Assessment Aspects

The assessment focused on the completeness and readiness of essential components for specialist education, including:

  • Availability and feasibility of clinical infrastructure, including instruments, procedure rooms, and sterilization standards
  • Patient service flow and standard operating procedures, including internal referral systems
  • Readiness of human resources (teaching staff, clinicians, dental nurses, and support personnel)
  • Implementation of patient safety and clinical risk management
  • Integration of clinical services and education for Pediatric Dentistry competencies

Preliminary Results and Follow-Up

The visitation proceeded smoothly and represented an important milestone in ensuring that FKG USU and RSGM USU meet collegium standards. Feedback from the assessors will serve as a basis for strengthening documentation, improving facilities, and enhancing governance of clinical education services as prerequisites for opening the Pediatric Dentistry Specialist Education Program.

 

Strategic Significance for FKG USU and RSGM USU

The establishment of the Pediatric Dentistry Specialist Program is expected to:

  • Expand pediatric dental services with a strong emphasis on patient safety
  • Increase the capacity of hospital-based specialist education
  • Strengthen clinical research and innovation in Pediatric Dentistry
  • Support the development of service networks and interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation and Information Access

For official information, updates on the visitation process, and announcements, please monitor the communication channels of RSGM USU and FKG USU.

Publication materials may include photos of unit inspections, assessor coordination meetings, and snapshots of clinical facilities.

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FAQ

What is the purpose of the KGA Collegium visitation at RSGM USU?
To assess the readiness of facilities, human resources, and service quality for the establishment of the Pediatric Dentistry Specialist Program at FKG USU in accordance with collegium standards.

Which units were evaluated by the assessors?
Kids Dental Integration, Specialist Care Unit, Pediatric Dentistry Specialist Clinic, Emergency Department, Inpatient Unit, and Central Operating Theatre.

Who accompanied the assessors during the visitation?
The Director and Deputy Director of RSGM USU, the Dean of FKG USU, the Head of the IKGA Clinical Department, and Division Heads of RSGM USU.

What impact does the visitation have on the program opening?
It serves as the basis for strengthening facilities, governance, and patient safety before approval for program establishment.

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