Program Overview

Master of Dental Surgery in Prosthodontics

Introduction

The Master of Dental Surgery in Prosthodontics is a postgraduate program designed to develop the clinical, academic, research, and communicative skills of students in the field of prosthodontics. The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of prosthodontics, including the replacement of missing teeth and oral, face, and maxillofacial tissues.

Program Objectives

The objectives of the program are to:

• Develop contemporary knowledge in prosthodontics and relevant areas
• Acquire basic and advanced skills in patient care, investigation techniques, and clinical skills
• Participate in multidisciplinary teamwork for effective patient care
• Develop competency in decision-making, with contemporary evidence-based knowledge and skills
• Communicate efficiently and practice the highest level of ethics and professionalism

Program Structure and Requirements

The program consists of three components: didactic, clinical, and laboratory. The curriculum includes:

• Structured courses
• Lectures
• Seminars
• Self-directed learning
• Clinical practice
• Laboratory work The program has an overall 70% clinical component and 30% research component, in the form of a short investigation leading to a thesis.

Academic Courses

The program includes the following academic courses:

• Introduction to Basic Sciences in Dentistry
• Operative Dentistry: Inlays, Onlays, and Crowns
• Complete Denture Prosthodontics
• Prostho-Perio Treatment Planning I
• Patient Care I
• Research Methodology I
• Literature Review I
• Removable Partial Denture Prosthodontics
• Basic Fixed Prosthodontics: Adhesive Bridges
• Prostho-Perio Treatment Planning II
• Patient Care II
• Research Methodology II (Biostatistics)
• Literature Review II
• Basic Implant Dentistry I
• Basic Fixed Prosthodontics: Conventional Bridges
• Prostho-Perio Treatment Planning III
• Patient Care III
• Research Project I
• Literature Review III
• Basic Implant Dentistry II
• Aesthetic Dentistry
• Prostho-Perio Treatment Planning IV
• Patient Care IV
• Research Project II
• Literature Review IV
• Advanced Fixed Prosthodontics: Full Mouth Reconstruction
• Digital Dentistry
• Multidisciplinary Treatment Planning I
• Patient Care V
• Research Project III
• Literature Review V
• Advanced Implant Dentistry
• Maxillofacial Prosthodontics
• TMD Management
• Sleep Disorders
• Multidisciplinary Treatment Planning II
• Patient Care VI
• Research Project IV
• Literature Review VI

Research Project

The research project is an essential component of the program, where students are expected to conduct original research under the supervision of a faculty member. The project should demonstrate the student's ability to design, conduct, and report a research study.

Special Admission Requirements

The special admission requirements for the program are:

1. A BDS degree from the University of Sharjah or an equivalent qualification, with a GPA of 3.0 or above.
2. A minimum of one-year post-qualification work experience.
3. English Language requirements: A minimum of 550 on paper-based TOEFL or 6.0 on IELTS or its equivalence.
4. Applicants must attend an interview session and may be required to sit for a written and/or practical test.

Course Description

Each course in the program has a detailed description, including the course objectives, outline, and assessment methods.

Program Details

• College: College of Dental Medicine
• Department: Dental Medicine
• Level: Masters
• Study System: Courses and Graduation Research Project
• Total Credit Hours: 65 Cr.Hrs
• Duration: 3 Years
• Intake: Fall & Spring
• Location: Sharjah Main Campus
• Language: English
• Study Mode: Full Time