The Doctor of Dental Surgery program takes 6 years, or 12 academic semesters.
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Basic Sciences Cycle
The Basic Sciences Cycle lasts two years. During this cycle, students take basic science courses, general courses, and several specialized courses through both theoretical and practical instruction.
Basic Science Courses in Dentistry (46 credit hours)
- General Psychology
- Theoretical Human Histology
- General Theoretical Pathology
- Human Genetics
- Practical Human Histology
- Practical General Pathology
- Theoretical Biochemistry
- Public Health and Introduction to the Healthcare Delivery System
- Principles and Fundamentals of Support
- Practical Biochemistry
- Theoretical Immunology
- General Theoretical Anatomy
- Theoretical Physiology
- Practical Immunology
- Practical General Anatomy
- Practical Physiology
- Human Embryology
- Theoretical and Practical Parasitology
- Theoretical Microbiology
- Theoretical and Practical Virology
- Theoretical and Practical Medical Physics
- Practical Microbiology
2. Specialized Dentistry Cycle
The Specialized Dentistry Cycle lasts 4 years, or 8 academic semesters. Students must complete the specialized courses through both theoretical and practical instruction. During this cycle, most course credits are completed in hospitals, health centers, and clinics.
Specialized Dentistry Courses (149 credit hours)
- Pharmacognosy
- Nutrition and Its Role in Preventive Oral and Dental Care
- Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases (Theoretical)
- Medical Professional Ethics
- Infection Control in Dentistry
- Specialized Language
- Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases (Practical)
- Internal Medicine
- Medical System and Forensic Medicine
- Research Methods in Medical Sciences
- Familiarity with Dental Instruments and Equipment and Their Maintenance
- Dental Anatomy (Theoretical and Practical)
- Orthodontics (Theoretical)
- Orthodontics (Practical)
- Endodontics (Theoretical)
- Embryology and Histology of the Oral Cavity, Teeth, and Jaw (Theoretical)
- Embryology and Histology of the Oral Cavity, Teeth, and Jaw (Practical)
- Psychiatric Disorders
- Endodontics (Practical)
- Oral Biology
- Periodontology (Theoretical)
- Periodontology (Practical)
- Oral Diseases and Diagnosis (Theoretical)
- Oral Diseases and Diagnosis (Practical)
- Fixed Prosthodontics (Theoretical)
- Removable Prosthodontics (Practical)
- Complete Removable Prosthodontics (Practical)
- Complete Removable Dentures (Theoretical)
- Removable Partial Dentures (Theoretical)
- Fixed Prosthodontics (Practical)
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Theoretical)
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Practical)
- Pediatric Dentistry (Theoretical)
- Pediatric Dentistry (Practical)
- Operative Dentistry (Theoretical)
- Restorative Dentistry (Practical)
- Oral Radiology (Theoretical)
- Oral Radiology (Practical)
- Community Dentistry (Theoretical)
- Comprehensive Dental Treatment
- Thesis (Theoretical and Practical)
The duration of study for a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree is six years, or 12 semesters.
Basic Sciences Program
The Basic Sciences Program lasts two years. During this stage, students study basic science courses, general courses, and several specialized courses through theoretical and practical instruction.
Basic Science Courses in Dentistry (46 credits/hours)
General Psychology
Human Histology (Theoretical)
General Pathology (Theoretical)
Human Genetics
Human Tissue Processing
General Pathology (Practical)
Biochemistry (Theoretical)
Public Health and Health Care Delivery Systems
Principles and Fundamentals of Supportive Care
Biochemistry (Practical)
Immunology (Theoretical)
General Anatomy (Theoretical)
Physiology (Theoretical)
Immunology (Practical)
General Anatomy (Practical)
Physiology (Practical)
Human Embryology
Parasitology (Theoretical and Practical)
Microbiology (Theoretical)
Virology (Theoretical and Practical)
Medical Physics (Theoretical and Practical)
Microbiology (Practical)
2. Specialized Dental Courses
The specialized courses last four years, or eight semesters. Students must complete both theoretical and practical specialized courses. During this stage, most practical training takes place in hospitals, health centers, and clinics.
Specialized Courses in Dentistry (149 credits/hours)
Pharmacology
Nutrition and Its Role in Preventive Oral and Dental Care
Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases (Theoretical)
Medical Ethics
Infection Control in Dentistry
Specialized Language
Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases (Practical)
Internal Medicine
Medical Law and Forensic Medicine
Research Methods in Medical Sciences
Dental Instruments and Equipment: Use and Maintenance
Dental Anatomy (Theoretical and Practical)
Orthodontics (Theoretical)
Orthodontics (Practical)
Endodontics (Theoretical)
Embryology and Histology of the Mouth, Teeth, and Jaw (Theoretical)
Embryology and Histology of the Mouth, Teeth, and Jaw (Practical)
Psychiatric Disorders
Endodontics (Practical)
Oral Biology
Periodontics (Theoretical)
Periodontics (Practical)
Oral Pathology and Diagnosis (Theoretical)
Oral Pathology and Diagnosis (Practical)
Fixed Prosthodontics (Theoretical)
Removable Prosthodontics (Practical)
Complete Dentures (Practical)
Complete Removable Prosthodontics (Theoretical)
Removable Partial Prosthodontics (Theoretical)
Fixed Prosthodontics (Practical)
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Theoretical)
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Practical)
Pediatric Dentistry (Theoretical)
Pediatric Dentistry (Practical)
Restorative Dentistry (Theoretical)
Restorative Dentistry (Practical)
Oral Radiology (Theoretical)
Oral Radiology (Practical)
Community Dentistry (Theoretical)
Comprehensive Dental Treatment
Thesis (Theoretical and Practical)
