Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Doctor of Science in Pediatric Dentistry is a four-year program that provides intensive clinical training and research experience. The program aims to prepare students for a career in academic and research institutions, as well as in clinical practice.

Program Objectives

The program objectives are to:

• Prepare students for a career in academic and research institutions
• Provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in pediatric dentistry
• Equip students with the ability to conduct research and contribute to the field of pediatric dentistry
• Prepare students for leadership roles in the field of pediatric dentistry

Program Structure

The program consists of four years of study, with a combination of coursework, clinical training, and research experience. The program includes:

• 77 credit hours of coursework and clinical training
• A dissertation requirement
• Clinical training in pediatric dentistry
• Research experience under the supervision of a faculty member

Admission Requirements

Admission to the program requires:

• A bachelor's degree in dentistry or a related field
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25
• A minimum score of 83 on the STEP exam
• English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the program are 320,000 SAR per year.

Research Areas

The program offers research opportunities in various areas of pediatric dentistry, including:

• Pediatric dentistry
• Orthodontics
• Dental public health
• Oral biology

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in:

• Academic and research institutions
• Clinical practice
• Public health
• Dental education

Program Courses

The program includes a range of courses, such as:

• Advanced pediatric dentistry
• Orthodontics
• Dental public health
• Oral biology
• Research methods
• Biostatistics

Course Schedule

The course schedule includes:

Level 1

• 701BDMS: Basic Dental and Medical Sciences (1)
• 703BDMS: Biostatistics
• 710PEDS: Advanced Pediatric Dentistry (1)
• 711PEDS: Review of Classical Literature
• 712PEDS: Advanced Pediatric Dentistry Clinic (1)
• 713PEDS: Case Presentation (1)
• 714PEDS: Growth and Development of the Face and Jaws
• 715PEDS: Pediatrics
• 716PEDS: Laboratory Methods in Pediatric Dentistry
• 717PEDS: Dental Hospital (1)
• 718PEDS: Summer Clinic (1)
• 702BDMS: Basic Dental and Medical Sciences (2)

Level 2

• 799PEDS: Dissertation
• 704BDMS: Research 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: Clinic for Children with Special Needs and Operating Room (1)
• 725PEDS: Case Presentation (2)
• 726PEDS: Dental Hospital (2)
• 727PEDS: Summer Clinic (2)

Level 3

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

Level 4

• 740PEDS: Review of Current Literature (3)
• 741PEDS: Advanced Pediatric Dentistry Clinic (4)
• 742PEDS: Case Presentation (4)
• 743PEDS: Teaching under Supervision

Dissertation

The dissertation is a requirement for the program and must be completed under the supervision of a faculty member. The dissertation must be original research that contributes to the field of pediatric dentistry.