Doctor in Dental Surgery (Degree in Dentistry), MAHSA University College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Dentistry is the “evaluation, diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment (nonsurgical, surgical or related procedures) of diseases, disorders and/or conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and/or the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body”. Dentistry is necessary for complete oral health.

Dentistry usually encompasses a number of practices related to the oral cavity. The most common treatments involve the dental surgery on the teeth as a treatment for dental carries. Decayed teeth can be filled with dental amalgam, dental composite, dental porcelain and precious or non-precious metals. Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a more specialized form of dental surgery. Dentists can prescribe medication, x-rays, and devices for home or in-office use. Many oral diseases and abnormalities (such as several unerupted teeth) can indicate systemic, neural, or other diseases. Most general practitioners of dentistry perform restorative, prosthetic, endodontic therapy, periodontal therapy, and exodontia, as well as performing examinations.

Many general practitioners are comfortable treating complex cases, as well as placing implants and surgically extracting third molars (wisdom teeth). All dentists must achieve a certain degree of skill in various disciplines in order to graduate from dental school and become an accredited dentist.

The Degree in Dentistry at MAHSA University College is recognised by the Malaysian Dental Council and the Malaysian Government, the 5 year Doctor in Dental Surgery will be conducted entirely at MAHSA.

The programme is also approved by the Ministry of Higher Education. The curriculum of the programme is up to date and relevant to the needs of today’s oral care. The faculty is provided with the best environment and state of the art equipment comparable with any university, MAHSA campus is equipped with a host of modern facilities and conducive environment for learning. The students will be guided by a team of academic staff who are reputable specialists in their chosen disciplines of dentistry.

The programme aims to produce dental surgeons with high ethical values, effective communication and interpersonal skills, enabling them to foster a good relationship with patient and colleagues.

Program Structure

Year 1

Semester 1:

  • Anatomy
  • Biochemistry
  • Dental Technology
  • Physiology
  • Compulsory Courses of the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA)

Semester 2:

  • Anatomy
  • Biochemistry
  • Dental Technology
  • Physiology
  • Clinical Stimulation
  • Dental Public Health
  • Compulsory Courses of the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA)

Year 2

  • Microbiology
  • Pathology
  • Pharmacology and therapeutics
  • Dental Materials, Technology and Equipment
  • Conservative Dentistry
  • Prosthodontics
  • Dental Public Health
  • Compulsory Courses of the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA)

Year 3

  • General Medicine (Internal Medicine) (including Paediatrics and Neurology)
  • General Surgery (including ENT, Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Anaesthesiology, Radiology, Accident and Emergency)
  • Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine
  • Dental Radiology
  • Conservative Dentistry
  • Prosthodontics
  • Peridontology
  • Dental Public Health
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Elective Research

Year 4

  • Conservative Dentistry
  • Prosthodontics
  • Paedodontics
  • Peridontology
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Orthodontics
  • Dental Public Health
  • Elective Research

Year 5

  • Conservative Dentistry
  • Prosthodontics
  • Paedodontics
  • Peridontology
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Orthodontics
  • Dental Public Health
  • General Dental Practice

Career Opportunities

On completion of the 5 year General Dentistry programme

  • Dental public health (study of dental epidemiology and social health policies),
  • Endodontics (root canal therapy and study of diseases of the dental pulp),
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (study, diagnosis, and sometimes the treatment of oral and maxillofacial related diseases),
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (study and radiologic interpretation of oral and maxillofacial diseases),
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (extractions, implants, and facial surgery),
  • Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics (straightening of teeth and modification of midface and mandibular growth),
  • Periodontics (study and treatment of diseases of the periodontium (non-surgical and surgical), and placement and maintenance of dental implants),
  • Pediatric dentistry (i.e. dentistry for children, formerly known as “pedodontics”),
  • Prosthodontics (dentures, bridges and the restoration of implants. Some prosthodontists further their training in “oral and maxillofacial prosthodontics”–a discipline concerned with the replacement of missing facial structures–such as ears, eyes, nose, etc.)

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MAHSA University College,
Level 6, Block A, Pusat Bandar Damansara,
Damansara Heights,
50490 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.

Phone: +6(03)2092 9999
Fax: +6(03)2093 1599

Email: marketing@mahsa.edu.my
Website: http://www.mahsa.edu.my