The Department of Dentistry equips students with the knowledge and clinical expertise to provide comprehensive oral health care. With a focus on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, the program trains dentists who are skilled, compassionate, and capable of addressing the oral health needs of society.
The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program spans five academic years. The initial years focus on the basic medical sciences, providing students with the necessary foundation to understand human anatomy, physiology, and pathology. As the program progresses, students transition into dental-specific courses and clinical practice, culminating in intensive hands-on training in dental clinics where they treat patients under supervision.
The curriculum integrates medical sciences (anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and pathology) with dental-specific courses such as oral medicine, orthodontics, periodontology, prosthodontics, and oral surgery. Students gain extensive clinical training in dental clinics, focusing on preventive, restorative, and surgical dental care.
Applicants must hold a secondary school certificate with strong grades in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Entry exams and interviews are required, and students must demonstrate aptitude for patient care, manual dexterity, and ethical commitment.