Doctor of Dental Surgery degree
The studies for the PhD in Dental Surgery last six years.
ACCESS TO HEALTH STUDIES, INFORMATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Presentation: Access to health studies (February 2, 2023) ——————————
– General education diplomas in dental sciences, 2nd and 3rd year
The DFGSO 2 and DFGSO 3 courses provide an introduction to oral practice and techniques. They include theoretical training and practical work on simulators, enabling students to learn the procedures they will later perform on patients. Foreign language and epidemiology courses complete this training.
The thematic guidelines for DFGSO 2 and DFGSO 3 are grouped into five disciplinary areas, broken down into teaching units:
- Section 1: embryology, developmental biology, histology, microbiology, general immunology, pathological anatomy, genetics, hematology, oncology, biochemistry, pharmacology and major classes of drugs, practical teaching in the various disciplines.
- Section 2: general anatomy, major systems, cervical and cranial anatomy, dental anatomy, general physiology, orofacial physiology, physics, biophysics, medical imaging, biomaterials, practical teaching in various disciplines.
- Section 3: Semiology, oral and maxillofacial pathology, multidisciplinary approach, surgical dentistry, periodontology, oxyology, and first aid techniques.
- Section 4: Prosthetic dentistry, practical teaching of prosthetic dentistry, conservative and restorative dentistry – endodontics, practical teaching of conservative and restorative dentistry – endodontics.
- Section 5: orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, public health.
– Second cycle: Advanced Training Diploma in Dental Sciences, 4th and 5th years
During these two years, students obtain the status of dental externs. They complete internships in dental care centers and participate in hospital duties.
At the end of the fifth year, students take the clinical and therapeutic synthesis certificate exam. This certificate allows them to prescribe medications and health products, replace dental surgeons during their vacations, or work as an assistant to a dental surgeon as a student assistant.
– Short postgraduate program: Short Postgraduate Training Diploma (6th year)
The sixth year of study corresponds to a short third cycle (DFTCC). It is devoted to a comprehensive approach to patient care and preparation for independent practice. At the end of this training, students must enroll in a thesis year and may defend their thesis between October and the end of June, or between September and the end of October.
After defending their thesis, students will receive a State Diploma of Doctor of Dental Surgery.