Master of Dentistry in Oral Medicine

4 Years

Intakes:

Overview

Oral medicine is a dental specialty that deals with the diagnosis and management of medically related diseases, disorders and conditions affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions in medically complex patients. These specialists manage conditions with medications rather than surgery. Their patients tend to be unresponsive to conventional dental procedures and may have severe, life-threatening medical conditions.

Program Aim

After successfully completing the Master of Dentistry in Oral Medicine programme, the students will be able to:

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

Career Opportunities

After completing the Master of Dentistry in Oral Medicine 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 Medicine degree:

Dental Assistant
Dental Lab Technician
Dental Service Chief
Professor / Lecturer
Surgeon Partner
Attending Consultant