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Dental patients frequently present with multiple comorbidities and complex medication regimens that can directly influence their oral health and the safety of dental procedures. As the need for holistic, patient-centered care grows, the integration of pharmacists and nurses into dental care teams offers a novel approach to improving clinical outcomes and enhancing healthcare education. This paper explores the development and implementation of a multidisciplinary, interprofessional education program that includes pharmacists and nurses within a dental clinic. A pilot program was launched at King Fahd University Hospital’s Dental Clinic, where both a clinical pharmacist and a registered nurse were integrated into the student-led dental clinic starting in early 2024. This multidisciplinary initiative was designed to enhance patient safety and interprofessional education. The collaboration later expanded to include pharmacy and nursing students through their respective clinical training rotations. Within this model, the pharmacy team delivered medication therapy management (MTM) services, conducted medication reviews, and supported the dental team in identifying potential drug interactions and treatment-related risks. Simultaneously, nursing students participated in vital sign monitoring, patient education, screening for systemic conditions, and overall coordination of care, further contributing to a holistic, patient-centered dental care environment. including medication reconciliation, disease state and drug counseling, identification of drug-related problems and dental-medication interactions, and prescribing recommendations. This collaborative model not only improved patient safety and care but also enriched the interprofessional learning experience for pharmacy and dental students. The paper highlights the pivotal roles of pharmacists and nurses in dental clinics and advocates for wider adoption of such models in clinical education settings to support safer, more integrated care.