Admission Requirements

1- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry (BDS) from Egypt or an equivalent degree.

2- Completion of the internship (housemanship) year.

3- A minimum grade of “Good” in the Bachelor’s degree, or “Pass” provided the applicant holds a postgraduate diploma.

4- Approval from the employer granting full-time study release.

5- Submission of all required documents addressed to the Dean of the Faculty within the specified application period.

6- Approval of the relevant department council; registration is considered effective from the date of approval by the Faculty Council upon departmental nomination.

7- Payment of tuition fees prior to the start of the program or according to the announced deadlines.

Target Group: Egyptians

All Egyptian dentists holding a Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry from Egyptian universities or its equivalent as recognized by the Supreme Council of Universities.

Program Duration

Academic track: 4 basic years + 2 additional years

Application Period

During February and March of each year

Credit Hours:

*Academic Track:* *70 credit hours* (comprising *50 coursework credit hours* and *20 credit hours allocated to the thesis*). 

Program Advantages:

1- Strengthening competence in diagnosing, planning, and treating both simple and complex orthodontic cases, enabling graduates to manage a wide spectrum of clinical conditions.

2- Mastery of fixed and removable appliances, advanced diagnostic tools, and modern treatment techniques aligned with global trends in orthodontics.

3- Integration of scientific research and evidence-based practice within a unified curriculum that produces clinicians who are both research-aware and clinically proficient.

4- Clinical excellence and adherence to professional and ethical standards, building a strong and trustworthy professional reputation in the specialty labor market.

5- Responding to the growing demand for orthodontic specialists in private clinics, hospitals, and specialized medical centers.

6- Development of scientific research skills through the preparation of a thesis that enhances analytical thinking, critical reasoning, and evidence-based practice.

Skills Acquired by Graduates

The program prepares graduates to develop advanced competence in diagnosing, planning, and treating orthodontic cases, both simple and complex, using fixed and removable appliances, advanced diagnostic technologies, and modern treatment modalities. It integrates scientific research with evidence-based clinical practice, emphasizing clinical excellence and adherence to ethical and professional standards.

The academic track also includes the preparation of a research thesis that enhances scientific research skills, analytical thinking, and critical reasoning.

Contact Information:

Email:

dean@dent.asu.edu.eg

viced.research@dent.asu.edu.eg

Program Website:

https://www.asu.edu.eg/dentistry/ar?lang=ar%3Flang%3Dar