DMD Curriculum Overview
The Doctorate of Dental Medicine curriculum at Augusta University requires at least 8 academic semesters over four calendar years. The curriculum initially emphasizes the basic sciences with an expanding emphasis on the clinical sciences. The student's knowledge and familiarity with the basic sciences is reinforced with applied courses in each discipline.
Courses
Oral Biology Courses:
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
Clinical Sciences:
- Dental Materials
- Endodontics
- Occlusion
- Oral Medicine
- Oral Pathology
- Oral Surgery
- Orthodontics
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
- Radiology
- Restorative Dentistry
Behavioral Sciences/Management Courses
Total Credit Hours: 288 Hours
The Student and Research
The dental student may participate in research projects supervised by faculty in both basic science and clinical areas.
Licensure Examination
The Academic Affairs and Advanced Education Office has determined that the required classes and educational activities of this academic program satisfies the educational requirements for state licensure in all U.S. states and the territories of: American Samoa, Guam, The Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, The U.S. Virgin Islands.
To be eligible to sit for the licensure exam, candidates must meet the DMD Licensure Exam Eligibility requirements. Please note that candidates are required to attempt the exam before graduation, but failing the initial licensure exam will not prevent them from graduating.
The Georgia Board of Dentistry is housed with the Department of Community Health at:
2 Peachtree Street, NW
6th Floor
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-651-8000
For state-by-state contact information, please visit The American Association of Dental Boards.