العربية Master's Program in Oral Surgery and Dental Implants
The College of Dentistry at the University of Science and Technology (UST) offers the Master of Clinical Dentistry (MClinDent) program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The program is designed to build upon students’ undergraduate education and clinical experience. It was initially launched in collaboration with the Faculty of Dentistry at Tanta University in Egypt during the period from 2008 to 2012, during which two cohorts graduated, comprising approximately 30 students from various dental specialties. The College of Dentistry subsequently continued to develop the program independently, leading to the graduation of two additional cohorts, with around 40 students from different dental specialties.
The program aims to enhance students’ critical thinking and research skills, improve healthcare outcomes, and address community-related dental health challenges. Accordingly, the program seeks to equip students with the necessary competencies to manage a wide range of oral surgical interventions and to qualify them to perform advanced dental implant surgery procedures.
The program evolved from a comprehensive program in 2014 into a precise and independent specialty in 2021. The high quality of education delivered by the program has resulted in the graduation of 15 specialized surgeons trained in the latest dental implant technologies.
The Master’s Program in Clinical Dentistry / Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery aims to develop students’ academic and research skills and to enhance the quality of community dental healthcare services.
The program aims to:
- Revitalize and strengthen students’ knowledge of the fundamental sciences essential to oral surgery and dental implantology.
- Acquire advanced clinical knowledge and skills in a wide range of complex surgical procedures involving the oral and surrounding maxillofacial regions.
- Learn how to manage advanced cases in dental implantology.
- Develop research skills in terms of study design, implementation, evaluation, and the preparation of reports on research outcomes.
A. Knowledge and Understanding
The student will be able to:
A.1 Demonstrate an understanding of advanced and up-to-date knowledge in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
A.2 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the biomedical, preclinical, clinical, and behavioral aspects related to oral surgery and dental implantology.
A.3 Comprehend the fundamental principles, ethics, and research methodology in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and dental implantology.
A.4 Identify recent scientific advances and newly developed surgical techniques related to the surgical management of oral lesions.
B. Intellectual Skills
The student will be able to:
B.1 Critically analyze scientific literature related to the basic sciences relevant to oral surgery and dental implantology.
B.2 Evaluate the impact of treatment on the practical and/or clinical competencies required for the proper management of oral surgery cases.
B.3 Conduct research with a clear ability to evaluate scientific papers and write research reports while adhering to appropriate ethical considerations.
B.4 Formulate research problems related to oral surgery and dental implantology using scientific methods and recent advancements in the field of dental surgery.
C. Professional and Practical Skills
The student will be able to:
C.1 Utilize adequate core professional skills and modern advancements to perform various surgical procedures for the management of oral lesions and dental implant placement, including bone and restorative interventions.
C.2 Apply appropriate clinical investigations using contemporary concepts, techniques, and materials in the diagnosis and treatment planning of patients requiring surgical interventions.
C.3 Implement standard visual, technical, and manual examinations, while evaluating and refining techniques used within the specialty.
C.4 Explore a specific research area in depth and prepare a thesis on the selected topic, applying high ethical standards when conducting research involving humans or animals.
D. General Skills
The student will be able to:
D.1 Manage time effectively and communicate efficiently using diverse methods and multiple sources of information.
D.2 Work efficiently both independently (e.g., on assignments or projects) and as part of a team (e.g., in group work, discussions, and workshops).
D.3 Develop the skills necessary for professional development and continuous self-directed learning.
D.4 Respect ethical principles related to scientific research.
Upon completion of the program, the graduate will be characterized by the following attributes:
- Clinical Competence: Possession of the necessary skills to diagnose and perform Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery procedures in their various forms with a high level of efficiency and proficiency.
- Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: The ability to analyze complex clinical cases and develop innovative and appropriate treatment plans.
- Professionalism and Ethics: Commitment to applying professional ethical principles in dealing with patients and maintaining the confidentiality of their information.
- Communication and Teamwork Skills: The ability to establish effective relationships with patients and colleagues, and to collaborate efficiently within a multidisciplinary medical team.
- Research Capability and Lifelong Learning: Commitment to continuous professional development, keeping pace with the latest scientific and technological advances, and active participation in high-quality research within the field.
Degree Award Requirements:
- Successful completion of all courses included in the approved study plan.
- Successful defense of the Master’s thesis.
- Submission of the required bound copies of the research thesis.
- Passing the English language proficiency examination.
- Completion of all degree-awarding procedures through the Graduate Studies Committee, the Graduate Studies Council, and the University Council.
- Specialized Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery courses.
- Specialized Dental Implantology courses.
- Core dentistry courses.
- Scientific research methods and statistics courses.
Fields and Career Opportunities Available to Program Graduates
- Clinics, Hospitals, and Specialized Centers:
Graduates may work as specialist dentists, possessing advanced competencies that enable them to establish their own private practices or work in private dental clinics and centers as specialists in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. They may also work in specialized clinics, major medical centers, and public and private hospitals that provide Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery services.
- Academic and Research Sector:
Graduates are qualified to pursue careers in university education as faculty members in colleges of dentistry, teaching specialized courses in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. They may also engage in scientific research by joining specialized research centers focused on the development of techniques and materials related to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
- Medical Industries:
Graduates may work as consultants or scientific supervisors in companies specializing in the manufacture of dental materials and devices, benefiting from their in-depth knowledge of the latest technologies and materials used in dentistry.
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