Program Overview

Master of Science in Pediatric Dentistry (MPD) Program

The Master of Science in Pediatric Dentistry (MPD) program is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in the field of pediatric dentistry.

Course Descriptions

The program consists of the following courses:

• Dental Basic Sciences Growth (MPD601): This foundation course provides students with the required knowledge in normal development and potential abnormalities in growth of the craniofacial and dentoalveolar complex.
• Behavior Sciences - Anxiety & Pain control (MPD602): The course provides in-depth knowledge about the psychology of pain, principles of biological psychology, and guidelines for conduction of inhalation sedation.
• Fundamentals of Pediatric Dentistry (MPD603): This course includes a preclinical component covering the fundamental aspects of pediatric dentistry practice.
• Biostatistics (MPD605): This course is comprised of lectures designed to aid the student in expanding their knowledge of the basic principles of statistics as it applies to the understanding and interpretation of the dental literature.
• Research Methodology (MPD606): The course considers the nature of scientific knowledge and investigates various processes involved in research.
• Dental Traumatology (MPD607): This course provides knowledge in the etiology, types, investigation, and management of dentoalveolar, intraoral, and perioral soft tissue injuries in primary and permanent teeth.
• Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine in Children (MPD608): The course discusses the diagnosis and management of mucosal, soft, and hard tissue pathologies in the oral maxillofacial area.
• Bioethics and Law (MPD609): This course provides the student with the required knowledge and understanding of models of applied ethics, legislation, and laws that apply to practice pediatric dentistry internationally and in the UAE.
• Orthodontics for Pediatric Dentists (MPD610): The course provides knowledge about the use of appliances in interceptive orthodontics and space maintenance.
• Pediatric Dentistry Literature Review (MPD611): This course is comprised of reviews done by the student under the supervision of teaching staff to expand their knowledge in different aspects of pediatric dental journal experimental literature.
• Clinical Anesthesia and Hospital Pediatric Dentistry (MPD701): The course expands the knowledge of students in understanding all aspects of the delivery of general anesthesia in the operating room.
• Advanced Seminars in Pediatric Dentistry I (MPD702): This course comprises a series of seminars based on intensive and comprehensive readings in the journal literature covering all facets pertaining to the science and practice of pediatric dentistry.
• Research Proposal (MPD704): The research proposal forms an extremely important component of the course, bringing together many aspects of the skills and knowledge acquired during the course.
• Clinical Pediatric Medicine (MPD705): The primary goal is to acquire knowledge and skills to function as healthcare providers within the hospital setting.
• Advanced Seminar in Pediatric Dentistry II (MPD706): In-depth reviews of the current literature related to pediatric dentistry are the focus of this course.
• Clinical Pediatric Dentistry Training I, II, III, IV, V, and VI (MPD604, MPD612, MPD703, MPD707, MPD801, MPD803): This course is the clinical course that encompasses the scope of clinical pediatric dentistry.
• Thesis Preparation I, II, III, and Submission (MPD708, MPD802, MPD804): This is a general guide to the format, which may be modified in consultation with the Head of Department and project supervisor.

Program Structure

The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in pediatric dentistry, including both theoretical and clinical components. The program consists of a series of courses, seminars, and clinical training sessions, culminating in a research proposal and thesis submission.