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.


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


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The dental student may participate in research projects supervised by faculty in both basic science and clinical areas.

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.

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

 


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