Overview
The Clinical Master’s in Cosmetic Dentistry is a postgraduate program that provides dentists with advanced knowledge and interdisciplinary skills in aesthetic dental care. The program emphasizes patient-centred treatment, integrating principles from operative dentistry, prosthodontics, and periodontology to achieve comprehensive and esthetically driven outcomes.
The curriculum combines practical experience, case-based learning, and academic coursework to expose participants to a wide range of contemporary cosmetic and restorative procedures. Graduates are prepared to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care in complex esthetic cases and to advance their professional practice in cosmetic dentistry.
About the Program
The Clinical Master’s in Cosmetic Dentistry 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 of Cosmetic Dentistry to full-time study throughout the program duration.
Program Structure and Duration
● Program Structure: Candidates complete 81 credit hours over three years (six semesters), including a comprehensive series of courses in Cosmetic Dentistry.
● Course Load: Each semester includes 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 aesthetic and interdisciplinary dentistry. Participants develop skills in a range of restorative and cosmetic procedures, with an emphasis on integrating operative dentistry, prosthodontics, and periodontology as well as contemporary digital workflow to deliver comprehensive, patient-centred care under expert supervision.
● Didactic Courses and Seminars: The program includes structured lectures, case-based seminars, and interactive discussions that complement clinical training. Topics cover esthetic treatment planning, smile design principles, restorative techniques, biomaterials, minimally invasive procedures, Digital workflow and interdisciplinary approaches integrating operative dentistry, prosthodontics and periodontology. These sessions foster critical thinking, evidence-based decision-making, and mastery of contemporary cosmetic dentistry practices.
● 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.