Overview

Prosthodontics is an internationally recognized specialty in clinical dentistry. The scope of this specialty is extensive and concerns with the replacement of missing teeth and oral, face and maxillofacial tissues.

The curriculum is designed to enable the student to acquire skills required of a clinician competent in the theoretical and practical aspects through the following: structured courses, lectures, seminars, self-directed learning, clinical practice and laboratory work. There are 3 components to the program, didactic, clinical and laboratory.

The Dental Surgery - Prosthodontics program at the University of Sharjah has an overall 70% clinical component and 30% research component, in the form of a short investigation leading to a thesis. Trainees shall also participate in relevant continuing professional development activities held at College of Dental Medicine, which are accredited by Royal College of Surgeons of England.

Program objectives

The goals of the MDS-Pros program are to enable students to:

• 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

• Participate in multidisciplinary teamwork for effective patient care

• Develop and adopt competency in decision making, with contemporary evidence-based knowledge and skills

• Communicate efficiently and practice the highest level of ethics and professionalism