Degree Structure
College
Dental Medicine
Department
Level
Graduate Masters
Study System
Courses and Research Project
Total Credit Hours
65 Cr. Hrs.
Duration
3 Years
Intake
Fall and Spring
Language
English
Study Mode
Full Time
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Degree Overview
The Master of Dental Surgery in Endodontics (MDS-EN) provides the trainee with a broad academic background in biomedical sciences, non-surgical and surgical endodontic principles, in the diagnosis and management of medically compromised and non-compromised patients, fundamental knowledge, principles and clinical skills in the treatment of pulpal and periapical diseases. The growing demand for qualified Endodontists in the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf region warrants designing a post-graduate program at the level of Master's degree. The College of Dental Medicine at the University of Sharjah is at a strategic position to offer this program, which is perceived as highly needed to manage root canal treatment requiring patients with pulpal and periapical diseases and trauma patients which dentally injured.
The Master of Dental Surgery in Endodontics program is committed to the pursuit of excellence in clinical skills, research and evidence-based practice and community engagement that would be able to provide competent professional human resource development in healthcare for the UAE that fit the social and cultural needs of the people to build a healthy society. Provide high-quality education and training in endodontics that will develop competent endodontists that are fit to serve the community safely and effectively.
What You Will Learn
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Importance of taking full medical and dental history of the patient suffering from endodontic problems related to pulp and the periapical area.
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Performance of careful and thorough clinical and radiographic endodontic examination and identification of diseases and conditions of the pulp and periapical region.
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Discussion of endodontic problems with other dental and medical specialties in a multidisciplinary forum.
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Performance of surgical and non-surgical endodontic treatment procedures, pain management, and trauma management
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Comprehensive management of the medically compromised endodontic patients.
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Leadership skills in a multidisciplinary team
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Responsibility for contributing to professional practice
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Continuous learner development
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Compliance with ethical and legal standards
University Requirements
- A BDS degree from University of Sharjah or an equivalent qualification, with a GPA of 3.0 or above. Candidates with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.9 may be given consideration.
- A minimum of one-year post qualification work experience
- English Language requirements: A minimum of 550 on paper-based TOEFL or 6.0 on IELTS or its equivalence.
- Applicants must attend an interview session and may be required to sit for a written and/or practical test.
College Requirements
Degree Requirements
Course Description
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Endodontic Sciences |
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Many aspects that are important for cognitive skills and critical thinking will be covered in the program including Advanced Biology of the Dental Pulp for the Endodontist, Surgical Endodontics, Advanced Root Canal preparation and Obturation Techniques, Pulp and Periapical Pathology, Endodontic Microbiology, Regenerative Endodontics, Geriatric Endodontics, Endo-Perio Relations, Laser Use in Endodontics, Pulp Biology, Pharmacology & Medicine in Clinical Endodontics, Retreatment Methodologies, Procedural Errors & Management in Endodontics, Post-Endodontic Restorations and Imaging Techniques in Endodontics. |
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Seminar in Endodontics |
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Students will learn cutting-edge information from the literature and will be able to review and correlate basic and endodontic science with clinical applications. Students will link didactic concepts with practice and clinics based on contemporary and updated sources and be able to discuss the information and knowledge provided under the frame of the seminar sessions. During the seminar sessions where the class meets with the instructor, critical thinking is encouraged by reviewing in detail and analyzing the study designs, methods, and materials along with the discussion and conclusion sections. |
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Research |
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Courses related to research (Investigation Leading to Thesis (I-II) and Research Projects (I-IV) are important to find out a research topic, which leads students to research and complete their thesis during the program and mentoring the students in the field of research towards the thesis. These courses are designed to introduce graduate students to critical thinking, research methodology related to their research topic, and evidence-based practice skills. Topics include basic assumptions and concepts of evidence-based practice, clinical and biomedical research, writing skills, and critical thinking. They also take courses related to research methodology and biostatistics. In the last semester, they attend courses related to evaluation of the cases during the program and research presentation. |
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Current Literature Review |
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These courses provide exposure to contemporary and cutting-edge, as well as current scientific literature in various subject areas associated with endodontics as well as related sciences. Also, time to time old and historically important literature will be reviewed related to the topics as essential and core literature. Periodic and critical abstracting of this literature is accomplished by seminar attendees in order to maintain a database of condensed, topic-oriented summaries. The knowledge of current professional literature is essential for its evidence-based value and helps to develop theoretical and practical patient management skills of the candidates. This course deals with literature review in Endodontics and related fields. |
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Case Presentation and Treatment Planning |
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In these courses, selected endodontic cases (at the beginning) and treatment plans of patients will be presented by the candidates and critiqued by the group. Later, every case of the students will be reviewed throughout the 6 semesters of the program, including the follow-ups. The case presentations will help demonstrate acquired skills and knowledge in all phases of history taking, examination, consultation, and diagnosis, leading up to and including treatment planning. Also, the results and outcomes of the cases completed will be shown by the students and discussed. In the last year, students will present cases with multidisciplinary treatment approach. |
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Pre-Clinical and Clinical Endodontics |
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In these courses, students will be exposed to simple and complex cases within the scopes of the current best practices in endodontic examinations, diagnosis, treatment plan, and management. Training will graduate endodontists who are competent, leader, and innovative. Throughout the program, students acquire skills in teaching undergraduate students in the preclinical and clinical activities. |
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