Master of Science in Pediatric Dentistry

The program learning outcomes of the MSc. Ped. Dent. program are a summary of knowledge, skills and competencies that a student is reasonably expected to achieve after successful completion of the program. These are:

Knowledge

On successful completion of the Master of Science in Pediatric Dentistry, postgraduates will be able to:

1. Identify and integrate the importance of knowledge from different dental specialties in prevention, diagnosis and management in pediatric patients.
2. Describe oral and dental conditions in children that may require multidisciplinary approach and refer to appropriate specialist as needed.
3. Critique the established protocols and recent developments in the field of pediatric dental literature.
4. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of research concepts, theories and principles in different domains of pediatric dentistry.

Skills

1. Shows advanced skills in interpreting pediatric dentistry literature and apply the acquired knowledge in the daily practice.
2. Practice and promote oral health in different pediatric age groups.
3. Perform complex pediatric dental procedures independently and consistently under various difficult situations at a high level of clinical care.
4. Demonstrate high level of written and verbal communication skills with the child patients and their parents.
5. Design and implement a comprehensive preventive dental care program for pediatric dental patients.
6. Prepare a research proposal and conduct a research project using sound scientific and ethical principles of human or laboratory research and be able to publish the results.

Competence

Autonomy and Responsibility

• Demonstrate practice management aptitudes and take responsibility for critical decisions and governance.
• Recognize and employ time management strategies in order to successfully complete scheduled tasks and duties.
  

Role in Context

• Demonstrate ethical and moral responsibility without prejudice when working within a team or as a leader.
• Use professional approach and respect for peers and staff and recognize each other’s contribution to the dental and wider healthcare team.

Self-development

• Practice ways of professional self-development apt for specialization of pediatric dentistry.
• Develop critical thinking and self-directed learning to formulate solutions for complex clinical and/or research issues as part of professional development.