Program Overview

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Doctor of Science in Pediatric Dentistry

The Doctor of Science in Pediatric Dentistry program is an intensive four-year course of study that includes a weekly clinical practicum. This practical training takes place within the clinics of the Faculty of Dentistry and is carried out under the direct supervision of faculty members to ensure the quality, efficiency, and progression of the practical training load scheduled in the curriculum.

Description

The program aims to provide students with an excellent cumulative training experience. It includes an intensive weekly clinical practicum for four years of study, with training carried out under the direct supervision of faculty members.

Eligible Applicants

• Female students

Method of Study

The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of pediatric dentistry, including the principles of diagnosis, treatment planning, behavioral guidance, and pain management.

Courses and Thesis

The program includes a range of compulsory courses, with a total of 77 credit hours required for graduation.

Degree

The program leads to a Doctor of Science in Pediatric Dentistry (DDOP) degree.

School Level

The program is a postgraduate studies course.

Place of Study

For male students, the place of study is not specified. For female students, the place of study is the College Headquarters (Buraydah - Qassim Region) (Female Section).

Required Specialization

Applicants must have a Bachelor of Science in Oral Medicine and Surgery.

Admission from Outside the Major

Admission from outside the specialty is not possible.

Years of Study

The program is four years long.

Study Period

The study period is in the morning.

Number of Credit Hours

The total number of credit hours required for the program is 77.

Credits Required for Graduation

The total number of credits required for graduation is 77.

STEP Test

The required STEP test score is 83.

Other Conditions

There are no other conditions specified.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the program are 320,000.

Required GPA

The required GPA for admission is at least 5, with a minimum GPA of 3.25, 2.25, or 75 for different aspects of the application.

Preference Mechanism for Admission

The preference mechanism for admission is based on GPA (50%), Undergraduate Aptitude Test (20%), and Differentiation test (30%).

Educational Goals

The educational goals of the program are:

1. Preparing scientific and research cadres and competencies.
2. Contributing to the development programs in the Qassim region.
3. Providing specialists with a high degree of practical, theoretical, and research competence.
4. Providing leaders with the ability to teach, develop, and research.

Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes of the program are:

1. Achieve in-depth knowledge of basic dental and medical sciences as they relate to and apply to the art and science of pediatric dentistry.
2. Gain a strong scientific background and information on a variety of topics relevant to the contemporary science and professional practice of pediatric dentistry.
3. Learn the basics of pediatrics by introducing them to common medical diseases that occur in childhood and adolescence.
4. Develop a comprehensive understanding of normal development from infancy to adulthood and be able to recognize the mechanisms of craniofacial growth, dental development, and occlusion.
5. Demonstrate advanced knowledge and proficiency in how to examine, diagnose, and manage major clinical issues associated with pediatric dentistry.

Tracks

The doctoral program in orthodontics and pediatric dentistry aims to restore and reinforce the knowledge gained from various integrated fields of basic medical and dental sciences. The program is divided into four levels, each with a range of compulsory courses.

Career Opportunities

The career opportunities for graduates of the program include:

1. Academically:
   • Faculty member at dental schools.
   • Supervising student research and projects in the fields of pediatric dentistry.
2. Research:
   • Researcher at dental research centers.
3. In the health sector:
   • A specialist in the field of pediatric dentistry at the Ministry of Health, governmental or private entities.
   • Consultant or coordinator of national programs in pediatric dentistry.

Compulsory Courses

The compulsory courses for the program are:

First Level

• 701BDMS: Dental and Medical Basic Sciences (1)
• 703BDMS: Biostatistics
• 710PEDS: Advanced Pediatric Dentistry (1)
• 711PEDS: Classic literature review
• 712PEDS: Advanced Pediatric Dentistry Clinic (1)
• 713PEDS: View Advanced Pediatric Dentistry Treatment Cases
• 714PEDS: Maxillofacial growth and development
• 715PEDS: Pediatrics
• 716PEDS: Laboratory Methods in Pediatric Dentistry
• 717PEDS: Dental Hospital (1)
• 718PEDS: Summer Advanced Pediatric Dentistry Clinic (1)
• 702BDMS: Dental and Medical Basic Sciences (2)

Second Level

• 799PEDS: Mission Statement
• 704BDMS: Search methods
• 705BDMS: Occlusion
• 706BDMS: Dental Practice Management
• 707BDMS: Teaching methods
• 720PEDS: Advanced Pediatric Dentistry (2)
• 721PEDS: Review of current literature (1)
• 722PEDS: Advanced Pediatric Dentistry Clinic (2)
• 723PEDS: Clinical Orthodontics
• 724PEDS: Special Needs Pediatric Clinic and Operating Room (1)
• 725PEDS: Advanced Pediatric Dentistry Case Presentation (2)
• 726PEDS: Dental Hospital (2)
• 727PEDS: Summer Advanced Pediatric Dentistry Clinic (2)

Third Level

• 730PEDS: Current Literature Review (2)
• 731PEDS: Advanced Pediatric Dentistry Symposium
• 732PEDS: Advanced Pediatric Dentistry Clinic (3)
• 733PEDS: Special Needs Pediatric Clinic and Operating Room (2)
• 734PEDS: Advanced Pediatric Dentistry Case Presentation (3)
• 735PEDS: Dental Hospital (3)
• 736PEDS: Summer Advanced Pediatric Dentistry Clinic (3)

Fourth Level

• 740PEDS: Review of current literature (3)
• 741PEDS: Advanced Pediatric Dentistry Clinic (4)
• 742PEDS: Advanced Pediatric Dentistry Case Presentation (4)
• 743PEDS: Supervised Teaching