Dental Medicine Doctoral Program

Program Overview

The Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) program at NSU is a four-year curriculum that prepares students for careers as dentists. The program emphasizes patient care, clinical practice, public health, and human biology. Students gain hands-on experience through rotations, clinics, and a high-tech simulation laboratory. Graduates are prepared for a variety of career settings, including private practice, public health clinics, hospitals, and academic institutions.

Program Outline

Outline:

• The Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.)
program is a four-year curriculum divided into two phases:
• The first two years focus on fundamentals.
• The second two years involve rotations and advanced study.
• The curriculum is organized around four themes:
• Patient Care Foundations
• Clinical Practice of Dentistry
• Public Health and Primary Care
• Human Biology and Disease
• Rotations challenge students to help underserved and highly vulnerable populations.
• The program includes direct experience with patients of various ages and backgrounds through clinics on campus and in nearby communities.

Teaching:

• The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including:
• Lectures
• Small group discussions
• Clinical rotations
• Simulation laboratory exercises
• Faculty are highly experienced and provide individualized support to students.
• The program offers opportunities for research and specialization.

Careers:

• Graduates of the D.M.D.
program are prepared for careers as dentists in a variety of settings, including:
• Private practice
• Public health clinics
• Hospitals
• Academic institutions
• The program's active alumni association provides guidance and support to graduates as they transition into their careers.
• Postdoctoral programs at NSU offer opportunities for surgical and other specializations, as well as research to support the future of dentistry.