The MDS curriculum in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery extends over 3 years of full-time study. It is designed to enable candidates to achieve an advanced level of knowledge and competence in oral and maxillofacial surgery by means of a prescribed course of study and a supervised research project.
The programme will enable the students to acquire familiarity with most pathological conditions affecting the mouth and jaws; an understanding of the principles of patient management and experience in in-patient care; basic skills in oral surgery and selected aspects of maxillofacial surgery; and knowledge of the relevant literature and ability to assess such literature critically.
The programme, where desired, forms the basis for further training to achieve accreditation as a specialist oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Hong Kong.
Taught Postgraduate Programmes
Course Syllabus
Basic theoretical knowledge of oral and maxillofacial surgery in the widest sense, including dentoalveolar infection; diagnosis and patient assessment; endosseous implantology; in-patient care; medical problems; orthognathic surgery; pain control; pathology of soft and hard tissues; radiographic and imaging techniques; surgical principles, techniques, and complications; and wound healing.
Clinical competence in dentoalveolar surgery and more advanced techniques where appropriate: dentoalveolar surgery, orthognathic surgery, endosseous implantology, and intraoral soft tissue surgery.
Basic knowledge of intravenous sedation techniques and clinical competence in intravenous sedation for dentoalveolar surgery.
Taught Postgraduate Programmes
Application and Enquiries
Mode of Attendance
FT (3 years)
Entrance Requirements
A BDS degree of this University or an equivalent qualification.
A minimum of 2 years of work experience would be preferable but not essential.
Miss Hazel Leung Fax: (852) 2517 0544 / E-mail: dentalpg@hku.hk
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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.
