The major emphasis of this programme is to train the student to be a clinically competent paediatric dentist, and hence the programme of clinical, laboratory, and didactic coursework is designed with this goal in mind.
On completion of the course, the candidate will have completed 3 years of formal training that is recognised as part of the requirements for specialization in Paediatric Dentistry in Hong Kong. Furthermore, the research project and thesis will prepare the candidate in scientific methodology so as to be equipped to critically analyse the literature and pursue a course of independent research, and to eventually become established in a field of research. This second emphasis should prepare the candidate for an academic career, if so desired. In addition, it also strengthens the candidate’s credentials as a clinician.
Taught Postgraduate Programmes
Course Syllabus
The syllabus includes:
Basic science related to dentistry (including medical statistics and epidemiology, and scientific background of medicine and dentistry)
Methodology in dental and oral research
Acid-etch composite restorations
Advances in restorative dentistry
Behaviour management of patients
Cast-bonded retainers
Clinical uses of fluorides
Conscious sedation
Craniofacial disorders
Dentistry for the disabled child
Dentistry for the medically compromised child
Emotional and behavioural disorders of children and adolescents
Hospital dentistry
Management of cleft lip and palate patients
Management of trauma
Medical emergencies
Oral manifestations of systemic diseases
Oral pathology of the soft tissues and jaws
Oral surgical procedures for children
Pathogenesis and prevention of dental caries
Pharmacological management of patient behaviour
Pit and fissure sealants
Principles and practice of preventive dentistry
Pulp therapy for the primary and young permanent teeth
Stainless steel crowns
Management of hypodontia
Principles of orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning (including development of the occlusion, growth and development of the craniofacial complex, and guidance of eruption and interceptive orthodontics).
Taught Postgraduate Programmes
Application and Enquiries
Mode of Attendance
FT (3 years)
Entrance Requirements
BDS degree of this University or an equivalent qualification.
Applicants should have at least 1 year of postgraduation experience.
Miss Hazel Leung Fax: (852) 2517 0544 / E-mail: dentalpg@hku.hk
About Us
The Faculty of Dentistry at The University of Hong Kong is the premier dental school in Southeast Asia and the only institution in Hong Kong that provides undergraduate and postgraduate dental degrees.
