The operative dentistry postgraduate program at Riphah International University offers an educational experience which combines the theoretical and the clinical practice. It is primarily a research-oriented degree which seeks to explore improved methods of patient care in restoration dentistry. Students selected for the program receive training in research methods and evidence based restorative dentistry.

Program Description:

 The Department of Operative dentistry offers a 4 years, 96 credit hours program. The full-time and adjunct attending faculty provide instruction in the latest and quite diverse approaches to clinical care and supervise treatment of operative dentistry patients, patients requiring a wide variety of complex restorative and endodontic treatments. The postgraduate program is designed to develop skilled practitioners who understand and are familiar with contemporary techniques and who can critically and scientifically evaluate clinical challenges and innovative treatment approaches in the future.

The curriculum is composed of seminars and smallgroup instruction with emphasis on critical thinking and problem solving. Contemporary concepts of operative dentistry treatment are reviewed for substantive and scientific content and students participate in regularly scheduled operative dentistry surgery and interdisciplinary conferences. Also included is an extensive practice management seminar series. The successful completion of a research project and defense of a thesis is required for the receipt of the MDS Degree .

Class Timings:  Monday to Saturday (8:00 am to 2:00 pm)

Eligibility Criteria:

 BDS, degree or its equivalent in the relevant discipline from PMC & HEC recognized University and Institution. For further details visit www.riphah. edu.pk