Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Welcome to the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) Programme. Dentistry is a profession that is highly respected and offers a variety of rewards and challenges. Utilising state-of-the-art technology alongside scientific expertise and artistic skill, dentists help create and maintain healthy smiles. Dentists have the opportunity to provide compassionate care in the community by assisting individuals in improving and maintaining the state of their oral health. This degree programme’s modules integrate clinical, behavioural, and biomedical sciences with a focus on human anatomy, physiology, microbiology, biochemistry, and craniofacial biology. In addition, the curriculum encompasses pathology, pharmacology, human organ systems, related disease processes, emergency protocols, infection control, oral health disorders, biomaterials, operative dentistry, prosthodontics, oral surgery, public health, and community dentistry. After completing this programme, students will have acquired the skills necessary to perform a range of treatments, from dental procedures of treating and restoring teeth to more intricate and challenging procedures like root canal therapy and prosthodontic treatment. They will possess the capability to diagnose, treat, and prevent dental diseases, in addition to assuming professional responsibility for the proper and safe management of their patients. The dental graduates will be well equipped to serve the community and achieve prominent positions in both public and private dental sectors, locally and internationally.