Master of Dentistry in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

4 Years

Intakes:

Overview

Oral and maxillofacial surgery involves the diagnosis and performance of surgery for injuries, diseases, and defects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. Often this includes issues such as cysts, lesions, tumours, and infections. It also may involve correcting facial injuries such as cleft lips or palates.

Program Aim

After successfully completing the Master of Dentistry in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery programme, the aspirants will be able to:

Demonstrate professional and clinical competence in the practise of oral and maxillofacial surgery
Develop abilities and prepare themselves for the oral and maxillofacial surgery industry and profession
Enhance critical thinking skills to work effectively on inter- and multi-disciplinary health care projects
Attain a basic understanding of quality improvement and patient safety
Effective communication is essential for providing patient-centered care
Show social responsibility by working to improve healthcare

Career Opportunities

After completing the Master of Dentistry in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery degree, there is ample number of employment opportunities in the market. Below are some of the most common jobs held by graduates with a Master of Dentistry in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery degree:

Dental Surgeon
Dental Service Chief
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon (OMS)
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon – Practice Owner
Surgeon Partner
Resident Physician