Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD) in Esthetic, Digital & Operative Dentistry
The Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD) in Esthetic, Digital & Operative Dentistry requires a minimum of 12 months of full-time enrollment. The program entails a research project, thesis, and thesis defense.
Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- Gain understanding and appreciation of the basic science of materials, analytical techniques, and research protocols required to critically analyze material processes, properties, and develop new materials and devices in craniofacial sciences.
- Be able to critically analyze the current literature and propose new experimentation to address various issues relative to craniofacial diseases and treatment.
- Be able to design a comprehensive proposal to investigate a specific hypothesis, conduct appropriate experimentation, and use statistical analysis to discuss the data.
- Present their research at one local, national, or international meeting.
- Write and defend a thesis based on the results of their project.
- Be able to work with and advise healthcare professionals to critically analyze new materials, equipment, and techniques for patient treatment.
Curriculum
Didactic Requirements (4.25 units)
- SDM OB 830 Research Writing
- SDM PH 803 Biostatistics
- SDM PR 830 Advanced Biomaterials
Research Requirement (7.50 units)
- SDM RS 991 Research: Restorative Sciences
Other coursework may be assigned at the discretion of the research advisor and the department chair.
Completion is not tracked by unit accumulation but by successful completion of individual courses and duration requirements.
