Specialized oral and maxillofacial surgery program preparing surgeons specialized in treating complex surgical conditions of the mouth, face, and jaws.
Knowledge (K):
Acquire specialized knowledge in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Implantology, and Oral Medicine.
Diagnose pathologies, anomalies, and trauma; select surgical/non-surgical treatments.
Understand principles of surgery including dentoalveolar, trauma, orthognathic, implantology, and reconstructive procedures.
Apply advanced knowledge of research design and evidence-based practice.
Skills (S):
Master complex diagnostic skills for oral and maxillofacial conditions.
Perform advanced surgical procedures with modern instruments and biomaterials.
Develop comprehensive treatment plans based on scientific evidence.
Conduct surgeries such as trauma management, implant placement, orthognathic, and reconstructive surgery.
Communicate effectively with patients, teams, and academic audiences.
Design and defend a research project following ethical standards.
Responsibility (R):
Demonstrate independent clinical and surgical decision-making.
Clearly explain clinical decisions to patients and colleagues.
Exhibit leadership and teamwork in clinical and surgical settings.
Commit to lifelong learning, self-assessment, and professional development.
Bachelor degree in Dentistry with minimum GPA 3.5/4.0, English proficiency IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 79, dental practice license, clinical experience, surgical skills test, personal interview
| Semester | Credit Hours | Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 8 CH | MOS601 Dental Basic Science I (Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology) – 1 CH MOS602 Oral Surgery Seminar I – 1 CH MOS603 Oral Pathology – 1 CH MOS604 Molecular Biology – 1 CH MOS605 Simulated Clinical Skills in Oral Surgery – 2 CH MOS606 Research Methodology & Biostatistics – 2 CH |
| Semester 2 | 14 CH | MOS607 Dental Basic Science II (Oral Physiology) – 1 CH MOS608 Oral Surgery Seminar II – 1 CH MOS609 Oral Surgery I: Removal of Teeth, Impacted and Unerupted Teeth – 1 CH MOS610 Oral Surgery II: Peri-Radicular Surgery – 1 CH MOS611 Patient Care: Advanced Radiologic Interpretation – 1 CH MOS612 Specialty Clinical Training I – 8 CH MOS613 Research Dissertation I – 1 CH |
| Semester 3 | 13 CH | MOS701 Oral Surgery Seminar III – 1 CH MOS702 Diagnosis & Treatment of TMD and Orofacial Pain – 1 CH MOS703 Oral Surgery III: Dental and Facial Trauma – 1 CH MOS704 Basic Dental Implantology – 1 CH MOS705 Specialty Clinical Training II – 8 CH MOS706 Research Dissertation II – 1 CH |
| Semester 4 | 13 CH | MOS707 Oral Surgery Seminar IV – 1 CH MOS708 Oral Surgery IV: Oral Cancer & Dentofacial Deformity – 1 CH MOS709 Craniofacial Anomalies/Maxillofacial Rehabilitation – 1 CH MOS710 Specialty Clinical Training III – 8 CH MOS711 Research Dissertation III – 2 CH |
| Semester 5 | 15 CH | MOS801 Oral Surgery Seminar V – 1 CH MOS802 Medically Compromised and Special Care – 1 CH MOS803 Advanced Implantology: Surgical & Restorative Techniques – 1 CH MOS804 Specialty Clinical Training IV – 10 CH MOS805 Research Dissertation IV – 2 CH |
| Semester 6 | 15 CH | MOS806 Oral Surgery Seminar VI – 1 CH MOS807 Oral Medicine – 1 CH MOS808 Seminar in Digital Dentistry & Emerging Trends – 1 CH MOS809 Specialty Clinical Training V – 10 CH MOS810 Research Dissertation V – 2 CH MOS811 Clinical Teaching – 0 CH |
