Overview
The Clinical Master’s in Operative Dentistry is a specialized postgraduate program dedicated to advanced restorative dental practice. The program combines structured academic coursework, case-based seminars, and supervised clinical training, focusing on adhesive and esthetic dentistry, direct and indirect restorations, minimally invasive approaches, and occlusal management in addition to modern technologies including digital imaging, CAD/CAM systems, three-dimensional scanning, and contemporary restorative materials
About the Program
The Clinical Master’s in Operative Dentistry at the Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University is a two-year (four-semester) program. Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates are awarded an accredited certificate with the field of specialization and are trained to practice as competent clinicians in the specialty.
How to Apply
Applications for registration must be submitted during February and March of each year. Due dates will be officially announced through the faculty website https://www.asu.edu.eg/dentistry/en. Applications for international students in Egypt are centrally managed through the "Study in Egypt" platform (admission.study-in-egypt.gov.eg) and the Ministry of Higher Education's system (wafeden.gov.eg). Accepted candidates are notified through post-graduate studies administration office via e-mail.
Admission Requirements
● Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree of Oral and Dental Medicine and Surgery (BDS) from a recognized Faculty of Dentistry in Egypt, or an equivalent degree approved by the Supreme Council of Universities.
● Applicants must have completed the mandatory internship year. For international students, clinical practice or training in an approved medical centre or a governmental hospital could be accepted instead of the internship year.
● Applicants should have a minimum overall Bachelor’s grade of “Good”. Applicants with a “Pass” grade may apply for the master’s program after being awarded a postgraduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
● Applicants must submit an official approval from their employer confirming permission to be enrolled in the Clinical Master of Operative Dentistry to full-time study throughout the program duration.
Program Structure and Duration
●Program Structure: Candidates complete 50 credit hours over two years (four semesters), including a comprehensive series of courses in Operative Dentistry.
● Course Load: Each semester includes compulsory and elective courses, with a maximum of 18 credit hours.
● Semester Duration: 16 weeks per semester.
● Clinical Training: The program offers intensive, supervised clinical training in the diagnosis and management of restorative cases of varying complexity. Students develop hands-on competence in adhesive and esthetic dentistry, direct and indirect restorations, post-endodontic rehabilitation, minimally invasive techniques, and occlusal management, with integration of digital imaging, CAD/CAM systems and contemporary restorative materials. Training fosters clinical precision, sound judgment, patient-centred care, and ethical professional practice.
● Didactic Courses and Seminars: The program includes structured lectures, case-based seminars, and interactive discussions that address the scientific foundations and clinical applications of operative dentistry. Topics cover dental materials science, adhesive systems, cariology, esthetic principles, occlusion, restorative techniques, and emerging technologies with emphasis on evidence-based decision-making, critical analysis of current literature, and the integration of contemporary concepts into clinical practice.
● Thesis Requirement: This program does not require thesis.
Requirements for Graduation
● Full-time Study: Students must commit fully to the program.
● Attendance: Regular attendance is required; up to 25% absence may be excused in special cases.
● Academic requirements: All courses should be passed with a minimum grade of (C) and a cumulative GPA of at least (2.44).
● Practical/Clinical training: Students must complete all required practical and clinical tasks, documented in a logbook. A minimum of 75% completion is required to sit for exams.