Odontology

Program Overview

The Odontology Program at LSMU is a 5-year, English-taught program that leads to an MSc in Health Sciences and a Doctor Odontologist qualification. It combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills development, preparing students for careers in various dental fields. The program emphasizes patient-centered care, research integration, and professional development, providing graduates with the expertise to diagnose and treat dental conditions effectively.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Degree and qualification: MSc in Health Sciences, Doctor Odontologist
• Duration: 5 years
• ECTS credits: 300
• Tuition fee:
• €13,500 per year for years 1 to 4
• €14,000 per year for year 5
• Language: English
• Objective: To educate dentists capable of diagnosing and treating dental conditions and cooperating with other health care specialists in ensuring individual and public health.

Outline:

• Years 1-2:
• Anatomy,
• Histology and Embryology,
• Biochemistry,
• Physiology,
• Lithuanian Language
• Years 3-5:
• Clinical Cariology,
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,
• Clinical Endodontics and Clinical Practice,
• Orthodontics,
• Clinical Practice of Odontology,
• Periodontology and Oral Mucosa Disease Clinical Practice,
• Prosthetic Dentistry and Clinical Practice,
• Paediatric Dentistry
• Program structure: Combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills development, including simulation equipment

Assessment:

• Assessment methods:
• Written exams,
• Clinical skills assessment,
• Portfolio,
• Continuous assessment
• Assessment criteria:
• Based on learning outcomes,
• Demonstrating knowledge, skills, and clinical competencies

Teaching:

• Teaching methods:
• Problem-based learning,
• Small group tutorials,
• Lectures,
• Clinical rotations,
• Simulation exercises
• Faculty: Experienced dental professionals with strong academic and clinical expertise
• Unique approaches:
• Emphasis on patient-centered care,
• Integration of research findings into teaching,
• Emphasis on professional development

Careers:

• Potential career paths:
• Private dental practice,
• Hospital dentistry,
• Public health dentistry,
• Research,
• Academia
• Opportunities:
• Work in Lithuania or abroad,
• Continue education through residencies or PhD programs
• Graduate outcomes: Highly qualified dentists prepared for successful careers in various dental fields

Other:

• Program highlights:
• Small class sizes,
• Supportive environment,
• Modern facilities,
• Strong international focus
• Accommodation:
• University dormitory options available,
• Convenient location near university departments, shops, and public transportation
• Admission process:
• Online application,
• Entrance test,

Tuition fee for study years 1 to 4 €13,500 per year Tuition fee for study year 5 €14,000 per year