Master of Science in Endodontics Ajman University, UAE

The Master of Science in Endodontics answers the regional demand for an advanced professional qualification. The University offers this full time postgraduate degree-training program that permits the General Dental Practitioner to pursue a training pathway over a minimum of 3 years. Study is undertaken at the College of Dentistry-Ajman University (AU). The goal of the program is to facilitate the development of graduates with contemporary knowledge and clinical skills to work as Dental specialists in dental practice.

The postgraduate degree program reinforces and builds upon basic skills developed during undergraduate dental training, and facilitates continued professional development. Importantly it teaches the student to recognize suitable cases for endodontics treatment which are within their level of competency. It also teaches research skills that the student will be able to apply to the clinical arena in the development of proper preoperative assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients requiring endodontics therapy.

Program Learning Outcomes

The program learning outcomes of the MSc Endodontics are a summary of knowledge, skills and competencies that a student is reasonably expected to achieve after successful completion of the program. These are;

Knowledge
On successful completion of the program, the graduate will:

• Identify and integrate knowledge in the basic and clinical sciences to diagnose and manage patients with high difficulty endodontic treatment need.
• Evaluate and debate advanced concepts in Endodontics for problem solving and formulating innovative ideas.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of research concepts, theories and principles in different domains of Endodontics

Skills
On successful completion of the program, the graduate will:

• Use comprehensive approach for management of oral health needs taking into consideration systemic, psychological, and socio-economic factors into consideration.
• Perform Endodontic procedures independently and consistently under various difficult situations.
• Show the ability to appraise and synthesize classical and contemporary Endodontics literature as a method of knowledge build up and development.
• Demonstrate high level of verbal and written communication skills with patients and other health care professionals.
• Formulate a research proposal, conduct a research project and analyze results and draw appropriate conclusions compatible with sound scientific and ethical principles of human or laboratory research.

Competence

Autonomy and Responsibility:

• Demonstrate professional practice management aptitudes and take responsibility for critical decisions and governance taking into considerations social and cultural norms.
• Analyze and criticize intricate notions and concepts and be able to discuss them with peers and other professionals.

Role in Context:

• Demonstrate professional leadership qualities and instill values and moral when working with other healthcare professionals.
• Organize and manage strategic activities for successful completion of tasks in familiar and/or unpredictable contexts.

Self-development:

• Develop critical thinking and self-directed learning to formulate possible solutions to complex clinical and / or research issues as part of professional development.
• Manage complex ethical and moral issues without prejudice when working within a team or as a leader.