Master of Dental Surgery in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Course Aims

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.

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.

Regulations & Syllabuses

Introduction of Master of Dental Surgery in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Taught Postgraduate Programme

Application

Mode of Attendance

3 Years Full-time

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.

Application Deadline

To be confirmed

Composition Fee

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Enquiry

Programme Director

Professor Mike Leung
mikeyyleung@hku.hk

General Enquiry

Ms Hazel Leung
dentalpg@hku.hk