Doctor of Dental Surgery degree
The program leading to a PhD in Dental Surgery lasts six years.
ACCESS TO HEALTH STUDIES, HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION
Overview: Access to Health Studies (February 2, 2023) ——————————
– degrees in general dental sciences (2nd and 3rd year)
The curriculum for DFGSO 2 and DFGSO 3 provides an introduction to clinical practice and technical skills. It includes theoretical instruction and practical exercises using simulators, enabling students to master the procedures they will later perform on patients. Foreign language and epidemiology courses round out this program.
The thematic areas for DFGSO 2 and DFGSO 3 are grouped into five disciplinary clusters, each broken down into course units:
- Section 1: Embryology, developmental biology, histology, microbiology, general immunology, pathological anatomy, genetics, hematology, oncology, biochemistry, pharmacology, and major drug classes; practical training in the various disciplines.
- Section 2: General anatomy, major systems, anatomy of the head and neck, dental anatomy, general physiology, orofacial physiology, physics, biophysics, medical imaging, biomaterials, and practical training in the various disciplines.
- Section 3: Semiology, oral and maxillofacial pathology, multidisciplinary approach, surgical dentistry, periodontology, pain management, and first aid techniques.
- Section 4: Prosthodontics, clinical instruction in prosthodontics, conservative and restorative dentistry—endodontics, clinical instruction in conservative and restorative dentistry—endodontics.
- Section 5: Dentofacial orthopedics, pediatric dentistry, public health.
– Graduate level: Advanced Training Diploma in Dental Sciences (4th and 5th years)
During these two years, students are granted the status of dental interns. They complete clinical rotations at dental clinics and participate in hospital-based clinical duties.
At the end of their fifth year, students take the Clinical and Therapeutic Synthesis Certificate exam. This certificate allows them to prescribe medications and health products on their own, to fill in for dentists during their vacations, or to work as an assistant to a dentist.
– Short postgraduate program: Short Postgraduate Diploma (6th year)
The sixth year of study corresponds to a short postgraduate program (DFTCC). It focuses on a holistic approach to patient care and prepares students to practice independently. Upon completion of this program, students must enroll in the thesis year and may defend their thesis between October and the end of June or between September and the end of October.
Upon successful completion of the thesis defense, the student will be awarded the State Diploma of Doctor of Dental Surgery.