Dental Materials

Program Description:

Dental Materials is a basic science which deals with the composition, modification in composition, fabrication, characterization and evaluation of dental biomaterials’ properties. There are different types of dental materials due to their intended purposes e.g. restorative materials, endodontic materials, impression materials, orthodontic materials, dental implants and etc. 

Furthermore, it includes the application of the analytical techniques of materials science to the characterization and mechanical testing of dental materials. The biological tests are also performed on these materials to consider their biocompatibility.  

We are concerned with the education of dentists who wish to advance their knowledge and research skills in the field of dental materials to the highest qualification standards. Professional excellence and integrity in education is considered with the highest professional ethical consideration. 

The mission of this program is to provide education and training candidates in this field. Ultimately, it may lead to improve oral care and human health. The graduates will be qualified to teach in the dental faculties. Also, they develop their research skills based on national or international priorities.  

Objectives:

Expected Competencies at the End of the Program

General Competencies*

Specific Competencies and Skills

At the end of the program learners will be competent in the following skills:

• Knowledge on the dental materials’ composition and properties
• Characterization and testing of dental materials 
• Designing research projects based on priorities and clinical demands.
• Development of new dental materials
• Collaboration with industry in order to test and improve manufactured products
• Innovation in the field of dental materials, tissue engineering and "regenerative dentistry"