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Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) KPT/JPS(FA 1048)11/22

Doctor of Dental Surgery is a 5 year programme. The curriculum is designed to fulfill the five major components of dental education, namely:

-Preclinical dentistry.
-Clinical dentistry.
-Hospital based dentistry.
-Community/Society based dentistry.
-Life-long learning experience through research exercise

This program is conducted in two stages:

  1. Preclinical Phase – A two year program, which covers Medical Science courses (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Dental Courses (Professional Development and IT, Oral Biology, Society and Health, Preventive Dentistry, Dental Public Health, Dental Materials and Dental Technology). The latter is designed to help the students learn about the technical aspects of the dental program. Assessments take place in every semester along with yearly professional examinations.
  2. Clinical Phase – This phase covers the next three years of study. In this phase, integrated teaching and learning process is undertaken to expose the students to dental clinical work and it also helps them to learn about community dentistry. This program offers the students with the opportunity to enhance their critical thinking skills and acquire knowledge about a particular discipline of dentistry through research exercise, which is of interest to them. It includes subjects, such as Preventive Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Conservative Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Periodontology, Orthodontics, Paediatric Dentistry, Oral Pathology, Oral Medicine, Dental Imaging, Endodontics and Dental Research. Students of this program, will also be exposed to medical subjects namely; General Medicine and General Surgery for better treatment of patients with chronic illness, who may require special needs as far as dental treatment is concerned.

To produce graduates, who are equipped with scientific knowledge, skills and commendable attitudes, so that they emerge as responsible and competent dental practitioners and promote safe dental practice within the society or community.

There are excellent career options for Dental graduates and they can wish to pursue their career as dental officers in the Ministry of Health, Malaysian Armed Forces or any other government agencies. Students can aslo work in clinics or can choose to work in universities or institutions as lecturers/professors. Students interested in research, can opt to work in research centers or corporate agencies, to advance their career.

Graduates of Dentistry of Lincoln University College are eligible to be registered with the Malaysian Dental Council and undergo a two-year compulsory service (Malaysian citizens only) or any other requirement(s) depicted by the Malaysian Dental Council, on a frequent basis.

Duration : 60 Months.

Sl.No. MQA Subject Code Subject Name
Elective (Choose any one module from the following):
1 MPU 3113 Islamic Civilization Asia Civilization (TITAS)
2 MPU 3163 Malay Language Communication 3
Elective (Choose any one module from the following):
3 MPU 3123 Ethnic Relations
4 MPU 3173 Malaysian Studies 3
5 DP 101 Professional Development IT (PDIT)
6 DP 102 General Anatomy, Embryology & Histology
7 DP 103 Biochemistry & Oral Biochemistry
8 DP 104 Physiology & Oral Physiology
9 DP 105 Oral Biology (Dental Anatomy, Embryology & Histology)
10 MPU 3232 Leadership Skills and Human Relations
11 MPU 3342 Malaysian Government and Public Policy
12 DP 206 Microbiology & Oral Microbiology
13 DP 207 Dental Materials and Dental Skills (Operative Dentistry & Dental Technology)
14 DP 208 Basic Pharmacology & Dental Therapeutics
15 DP 209 General Pathology
16 DP 210 Society and Health
17 DP 211 Preventive Dentistry and Dental Public Health (Cariology Mod & Prev Dent Mod)
18 MPU 3452 Community Service
19 DC 311 Preventive Dentistry and Dental Public Health
20 DC 312 Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine and Radiology (Oral Radiology, Oral Diagnosis, Oral Surgery)
21 DC 313 Human Diseases (General Medicine & General Surgery)
22 DC 314 Introduction to Clinical Dentistry
23 DC 315 Periodontology
24 DC 316 Conservative Dentistry
25 DC 317 Prosthodontics
26 DC 318 Oral Pathology
27 DC 319 Pediatric Dentistry
28 DC 411 Preventive Dentistry and Dental Public Health
29 DC 412 Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine and Radiology (Oral Medicine Module, Clinical Oral Pathology embedded here)
30 DC 415 Periodontology
31 DC 416 Conservative Dentistry
32 DC 417 Prosthodontics
33 DC 419 Paediatric Dentistry
34 DC 420 Orthodontics
35 DX 499 Research Elective
36 DC 511 Preventive Dentistry and Dental Public Health
37 DC 512 Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine and Radiology (Clinical Oral Pathology embedded here)
38 DC 515 Periodontology
39 DC 516 Conservative Dentistry
40 DC 517 Prosthodontics
41 DC 519 Pediatric Dentistry
42 DC 520 Orthodontics
43 DC 521 General Dental Practice
44 DX 599 Research Elective

Intake :

  1. September

Entry Requirements :

  1. SPM: 5BS each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics) and another subject General Certificate education ordinary (“O”) levels: 5BS each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics Education (or Additional Mathematics) and another subject. Unified Examination Certificate (UEC: 84 each in 4 subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics, (or Mathematics or Additional Mathematics) and another Subject A. Higher School Certificate level or its equivalent: Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM): Grades BBB, ABC or AAC in 3 subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics General Certificate of Education Advanced ("A'') Levels: Grades BBB, ABC or AAC in 3 subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics Matriculation or Foundation Science or Pre-Medical course: CGPA 3.0 (out of 4) in 3 subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics And Provided the course is not less than 1 year in the same accredited institution And the minimum entry qualification is 5 Bs each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics) and another subject at School Certificate level or its equivalent. Unified Education Certificate (UEC): B4 each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics. Monash University Foundation Pre- (MUFY); or University of New South Wales (UNSW) Foundation;Pre- (MUFY); or
  2. University of New South Wales (UNSW) Foundation
  3. Western Australia Curriculum Council; or
  4. HSC Sydney Australia; or
  5. Australian Universities Foundation Programmes; or
  6. South Australian Matriculation (SAM); or
  7. South Australian matriculation (SAM): Aggregate or average of 80% or80% ATAR or its equivalent and 80% each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics / Mathematics.
  8. Victorian Certificate of Education Australia Year 12 3 : Aggregate or average of 80% in any 3 subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics or University Program Mathematics or 80% ATAR

Duration : 60 Months.

University : Lincoln University College

Level : Bachelor