The duration of study for a general doctorate in dentistry is 6 years or 12 courses.
Basic science course
The duration of the Basic Science course is two years and in this course the students take the Basic Science courses, all the general courses and a number of specific courses in a practical and theoretical manner.
Basic Science Courses in Dentistry (46 credits/hours)
general psychology Theoretical human histology General Theoretical Pathology human genetics process human tissue practical general pathology Theoretical Biochemistry Public health and familiarity with the health care service delivery system Principles and basics 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 Practical theoretical virology Medical Theoretical Practical Physics Practical Microbiology
2. Special Dental Course
The duration of the specialized courses is 4 years or 8 semesters and students must complete both theoretical and practical specialized courses. In this course, practically most units of the course are spent in hospitals, health centers and clinics.
Special courses in dentistry (149 units/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 diseases Medical system and forensic medicine Research method in medical sciences Familiarity with dental instruments and equipment and their maintenance Dental Anatomy (Theoretical and Practical) Orthodontics (theoretical) Orthodontics (practical) Endodontics (theoretical) Embryo and tissues of the mouth, teeth and jaw (theoretical) Fetus and tissues of the mouth, teeth and jaw (practical) psychological diseases Endodontics (practical) Oral biology Periodontics (Theoretical) Periodontology (practical) Oral pathology and diagnosis (theoretical) Oral pathology and diagnosis (practical) Fixed suit (theoretical) Moving suit (practical) Full mobile prosthesis (practical) Removable full suit (theoretical) Movable Parcel Prosthesis (Theoretical) fixed suit (practical) Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Theoretical) Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Practical) Pediatric dentistry (theory) Pediatric dentistry (practical) Restorative Dentistry (Theoretical) Restorative Dentistry (Practical) Oral X-ray (theoretical) Oral radiology (practical) Community Dentistry (Theoretical) Comprehensive dental treatment Thesis (theoretical and practical)
