Master of Dentistry in Prosthodontics

4 Years

Intakes:

Overview

Master of Dentistry in Prosthodontics is an internationally recognized specialty in clinical dentistry. It is also referred to as the restoration dentist, prosthodontists restore and repair of broken or missing teeth. They often do this by using crowns, dentures or bridges. The course teaches the restoring and maintaining oral comfort, function, health and appearance with replacements. Prosthodontists specialize in oral cancer reconstruction, mouth injuries, jaw joint problems and snoring or sleep disorders. The students will learn about the diagnosis, management and treatment of missing or worn teeth. The candidates will be provided with training in fixed, removable and implant-supported prostheses.

Program Aim

The course will teach specialty that deal with the replacement of missing teeth and oral, face and maxillofacial tissues.
The programme will be able to develop clinical, academic, research and communicative skills that will provide diversified career options.
The students will develop contemporary knowledge specifically in Prosthodontics, and relevant areas to enable making appropriate clinical decisions
Acquire basic and advance skills in patient care, investigation techniques and clinical skills at a level of competency for specialist practice and participate in multidisciplinary teamwork for effective patient care
Develop and adopt competency in decision making, with contemporary evidence-based knowledge and skills to communicate efficiently and practice the highest level of ethics and professionalism

Career Opportunities

After Master of Dentistry in Prosthodontics the students can work as Prosthodontist, Dentist, Lecturer, Dental Surgeon, Private Practitioner, Dental Hygienist, etc.
They can also go on to PhD courses and research in the same field.
They can work in both public and the private sector with massive growth of technology there is a high demand for skilled and qualified professionals
The career options after the MDS Prosthodontics course are immense including Ceramist, Public Health Specialist, Professors, Private Practitioner, Forensics & Oral Pathologist and others.