Master of Dentistry in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery (MDent)

Program Overview

The Master of Dentistry in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery program prepares dentists to become proficient surgeons in the field. The four-year hospital residency program includes advanced coursework in oral pathology, surgery, anatomy, and pharmacology, with a focus on maxillofacial trauma and craniofacial anomalies. Graduates are eligible for certification by the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, opening up career opportunities in clinical practice, academics, and research.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Dentistry in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery program prepares dentists to become qualified, ethical and proficient Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons to pursue careers in clinical practice, academics, and research in Canada and across the world. Our graduates gain experience in all major areas of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery with a greater focus on maxillofacial trauma and craniofacial anomalies.

Outline:

Content:

• Advanced Oral Pathology
• Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Seminar
• Clinical Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Advanced Human Macroscopic (Gross) Anatomy
• Biostatistics for Clinicians
• Pharmacology
• Clinical Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Structure:

• 4-year hospital residency
• Postgraduate training certificate awarded upon completion

Course Schedule:

• The program includes a four-year hospital residency, after which a postgraduate training certificate is awarded.

Individual Modules with Descriptions:

• Advanced Oral Pathology (6 credit hours):
This course provides an in-depth study of the pathology of oral and maxillofacial diseases, including the diagnosis, prognosis, and management of these conditions.
• Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Seminar (3 credit hours):
This course provides a forum for the discussion of current topics in oral and maxillofacial surgery, including research findings, new techniques, and emerging trends.
• Clinical Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (6 credit hours):
This course provides clinical experience in the diagnosis and management of oral and maxillofacial diseases, including the planning and execution of surgical procedures.
• Advanced Human Macroscopic (Gross) Anatomy (6 credit hours):
This course provides a detailed study of the anatomy of the head and neck, with a focus on the structures relevant to oral and maxillofacial surgery.
• Biostatistics for Clinicians (3 credit hours):
This course provides an introduction to the principles of biostatistics, including the design and analysis of clinical studies.
• Pharmacology (3 credit hours):
This course provides a study of the pharmacology of drugs used in oral and maxillofacial surgery, including their mechanisms of action, side effects, and interactions.
• Clinical Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (6 credit hours):
This course provides advanced clinical experience in the diagnosis and management of oral and maxillofacial diseases, including the planning and execution of complex surgical procedures.

Assessment:

Assessment Methods:

• The program uses a variety of assessment methods to evaluate student learning, including:
• Written exams
• Oral exams
• Clinical evaluations
• Research projects

Criteria:

• Students are assessed on their knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:
• Oral and maxillofacial surgery
• Medical knowledge
• Surgical skills
• Communication skills
• Professionalism

Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

• The program uses a variety of teaching methods to deliver its curriculum, including:
• Lectures
• Seminars
• Clinical rotations
• Research projects

Faculty:

• The program is taught by a team of experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeons, as well as other healthcare professionals.

Unique Approaches:

• The program offers a unique focus on maxillofacial trauma and craniofacial anomalies.
• The program provides students with the opportunity to conduct research projects in areas of their interest.

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Oral and maxillofacial surgeon
• Academic researcher
• Clinical educator

Opportunities:

• The program prepares students for a variety of careers in oral and maxillofacial surgery, including:
• Private practice
• Hospital-based practice
• Academic research
• Clinical education

Outcomes:

• Graduates of the program are eligible to take the examinations of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (RCDC), National Dental Specialty Exams (NDSE), and the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS).