Overview
The Clinical Master’s in Dental Implantology is a postgraduate interdisciplinary program that focuses on developing advanced clinical expertise in the planning, surgical placement, and prosthetic restoration of dental implants. The program provides dentists with the skills and knowledge for comprehensive, evidence-based implant care, emphasizing patient-centred treatment, surgical precision, prosthetic excellence, and professional ethics. The curriculum combines structured coursework, case-based seminars, and intensive supervised clinical training, covering implant assessment, bone augmentation, guided surgery, implant placement, prosthetic rehabilitation, and management of complex cases, with full integration of modern technologies such as digital imaging, CBCT, and computer-guided planning.
About the Program
The Clinical Master in Dental Implantology at the Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University is a three-year (six-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 in Dental Implantology to full-time study throughout the program duration.
Program Structure and Duration
●Program Structure: Candidates complete 80 credit hours over three years (six semesters), including a comprehensive series of courses in Dental Implantology.
● Course Load: Each semester comprises a set of courses, with a maximum of 18 credit hours.
● Semester Duration: 16 weeks per semester.
● Clinical Training: The program provides extensive hands-on clinical experience in oral implantology. Candidates gain expertise in patient assessment, treatment planning, surgical placement of implants, and prosthetic restoration. Training emphasizes management of complex cases, integration with periodontal and prosthodontic care, and the use of advanced digital and surgical technologies.
● Didactic Courses and Seminars: Structured lectures, seminars, and case-based discussions complement clinical practice. Topics include implant biology, biomaterials, prosthetic considerations, bone grafting, digital workflows, and evidence-based treatment protocols. These sessions foster critical thinking, diagnostic reasoning, and better understanding of contemporary implantology techniques.
● 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.