N0 SPECIALTY IS MINOR, ALL

ARE MAJOR

Dr Muhammad Arshad Badar

BDS, FCPS

Assistant Professor

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

PMC/ Allied hospital

Faisalabad

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Dentistry

• Dentistry is that branch of medicine which deals with the study and practice of diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases of the mouth, the jaws, and the face.

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Dentistry – An OverviewDentistry – An Overview■Obtaining a dental degree in Pakistan will

guarantee you a qualification respected all over the world.

■A qualification in dentistry opens up a wealth of opportunities, such as working in practice, in hospitals, in community services, research or university teaching.

Dimensions of Dentistry Patient care

Research in different specialties

Teaching in different dental colleges

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■Presently in Pakistan, dentistry courses are Presently in Pakistan, dentistry courses are offered by 28 recognized dental colleges offered by 28 recognized dental colleges producing over 1400 graduates every yearproducing over 1400 graduates every year

■Two decades ago, there were only five public Two decades ago, there were only five public sector institutions producing approximately sector institutions producing approximately 200 graduates. 200 graduates.

Recognized Dental Colleges in Recognized Dental Colleges in Punjab Punjab

Punjab- Public Sector Dental CollegesPunjab- Public Sector Dental Colleges  

1 de'Montmorency College of Dentistry, Lahore

2 Dental Section, Nishtar Medical College, Multan

3 Dental Section, Army Medical College, Rawalpindi

4 Dental Section, Punjab Medical College, Faisalabad

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Punjab - Private Sector Dental CollegesPunjab - Private Sector Dental Colleges

1 Dental Section, FMH CM&D, Lahore. 

2 Islamic International Dental College, Rawalpindi. 

3 Lahore Medical & Dental College -

4 Margalla College of Dentistry, Rawalpindi

5 Dental Section, UCM&D, Lahore. 

6 Sharif Medical & Dental College, Lahore.

7 Dental Section, University Medical College, Faisalabad

8 Institute of Dentistry/CMH , Lahore.

9 Dental Section ,Multan Medical & Dental College Multan7

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Undergraduate CourseUndergraduate Course

Clinical Sciences + Clinical Sciences + Basic Sciences Basic Sciences

B.D.S - B.D.S - Four years degree programFour years degree program

1st YearAnatomy, Bio-

chemistry, Physiology, Oral Histology, Tooth

morphology

4th YearOral & Maxillo-facial Surgery, Operative

Dentistry, Orthodontics,

Prosthodontics

3rd YearGeneral Surgery,

Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral

Medicine

2nd YearPharmacology,

Pathology, Community &

Preventive Dentistry, Behavioral

Sciences, Junior Operative & Junior

Prosthetics Techniques

Includes an academic education supporting clinical practice of the care

of patients. It is followed by a house job of One year

DentistryBasic dental training consists of a full time course leading to

BDS.

Post Graduate Education in Post Graduate Education in Dentistry Dentistry■ There are no. of opportunities for postgraduate There are no. of opportunities for postgraduate

education and training in dentistry.education and training in dentistry.■ Post graduate courses are offered by:Post graduate courses are offered by:

● College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan:College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan:

● King Edward Medical University, LahoreKing Edward Medical University, Lahore ● University of Health Sciences, LahoreUniversity of Health Sciences, Lahore

● Post Graduate Medical Institute – LahorePost Graduate Medical Institute – Lahore

● Post Graduate Medical Institute – PeshawarPost Graduate Medical Institute – Peshawar

● Dow University of Health Sciences- KarachiDow University of Health Sciences- Karachi

● Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences – JamshoroLiaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences – Jamshoro● Aga Khan University - KarachiAga Khan University - Karachi04/21/23 9

POSTGRADUTE COURSES OFFERED BY CPSPOPERATIVE DENTISTRY

PROSTHODONTIC

ORAL SURGERY

PERIODONTICS

OTHODONTICS

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Dental Post graduation SpecialtiesDental Post graduation SpecialtiesCourses Offered by CPSPCourses Offered by CPSP

Exams twice a yearExams twice a year

Disciplines OfferedDisciplines Offered

Operative Dentistry, Oral &

Maxillo-facial Surgery, Family

Dentistry, Orthodontics,

Periodentology

Registration with RTMC.

capacity building short courses /

workshops in which participation is mandatory for

appearing in the examination. 

The duration of the MCPS training is 2

years in the specialty chosen.

Member of College of Physicians & Surgeons Member of College of Physicians & Surgeons (MCPS)(MCPS)

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Dental Post graduation Dental Post graduation Courses Offered by PGMI LahoreCourses Offered by PGMI Lahore

B.D.S. Qualification registered with the PMDC. One year house job in a teaching medical institution recognized by the PMDC.

Disciplines Offered

M. Phil CoursesOral Pathology,

Science of Dental Materials,

Oral Biology

M.D.S. Course Duration4 Years  M.D.S Courses

Operative Dentistry, Oral & Maxillofacial

Surgery, Orthodontics,

Prosthodontics

M . Phil Course Duration :

2 Years

M.D.S & M. Phil

Two years experience as demonstrator in a recognized teaching medical institution

One year house job should include six months in relevant subject

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Dental Post graduation Dental Post graduation Courses Offered by UHS LahoreCourses Offered by UHS Lahore

B.D.S. Qualification registered with the PMDC. One year house job B.D.S. Qualification registered with the PMDC. One year house job in a teaching medical institution recognized by the PMDC. in a teaching medical institution recognized by the PMDC.

Disciplines OfferedDisciplines Offered

M. Phil CoursesOral Pathology,

Science of Dental Materials,

M.D.S. Course Duration4 Years  M.D.S Courses

Operative Dentistry, Oral & Maxillofacial

Surgery, Orthodontics,

Prosthodontics, Periodontology

M . Phil Course Duration :

2 Years

M.D.S & M.D.S & M. PhilM. Phil

One year house job should include six months in relevant subject

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