Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics (DMD / DDS equivalent)

The Single-Cycle Master's Degree in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics (LM-46) is designed to train professionals with a solid clinical foundation. Students acquire extensive knowledge regarding teeth, the oral cavity, maxillary bones, and temporomandibular joints, learning the diagnosis and treatment of oral pathologies. A significant focus is placed on dental prosthetics, prosthodontics, and oral rehabilitation, together with the comprehensive clinical management of the patient.

Is this degree a DMD, DDS, or BDS?

Yes. In Italy, the educational path to becoming a recognized dentist is a 6-year program known as Laurea Magistrale a Ciclo Unico in Odontoiatria e Protesi Dentaria. For international applicants, it is useful to understand that this qualification corresponds to the Italian pathway leading to the title of Dentist. For international reference, it may be understood as broadly comparable to the DMD or DDS in North America and to the BDS in the UK and Commonwealth systems, subject to the licensing and recognition rules of the destination country.

Upon graduation, you will be eligible to practice within the European Union, or pursue postgraduate training and specialization pathways globally, subject to the specific licensing board examinations and procedures of the country in which you intend to practice.

Structure of the Dental Program

The course lasts 6 years and carries a total of 360 ECTS credits. A substantial portion of the curriculum is dedicated to professional clinical clerkships, which take place in university healthcare facilities, allowing students to develop both pre-clinical and clinical professional skills.

• Holistic approach: The program adopts a comprehensive approach to oral health, considering the physical, psychological, and social environments of the patient.
• Mandatory attendance: Attendance at all lectures and practical activities is compulsory. Students must obtain attendance certificates to be admitted to exams and progress through their studies.
• Clinical internships: The pathway includes practical exercises and clinical rotations in university facilities, developing operative skills in diagnosis and treatment.
• Final degree exam: To graduate, students must complete all courses, clinical activities, and internships. The final assessment involves the defense of a thesis in the field of odontostomatology.

Career Opportunities in Dentistry

Graduates in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics are prepared to enter the healthcare field. They can pursue various career paths in both public and private sectors, practicing as qualified Dentists.

• Private Practice: Opening an independent dental clinic or working in an associated dental practice, offering prevention, diagnosis, and treatment services to patients.
• Public Healthcare: Operating within public healthcare facilities, managing clinical dental cases.
• Private Clinics: Working in private healthcare centers, providing specialized dental procedures.
• Management Roles: Assuming leadership and management positions within healthcare organizations.
• University Teaching: Pursuing an academic career to educate the next generation of dental professionals.
• Academic Research: Conducting scientific research in dentistry and applied biomedical sciences.