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    2 Dental Surgery programs found

    MSc Programs in Health Care Dental Sciences Dental Surgery

    People who earn a Master of Science (MSc) degree often do so in order to be considered experts in their fields of study. This status allows them to find better job opportunities and earn more money. Additionally, students who want to go on to a doctoral program must first earn their master's degrees.

    What is an MSc in Dental Surgery? This degree program teaches students the skills they need to help people have better oral health and an improved smile via dental surgery. During the first two years of courses, participants often learn about gross anatomy, microbiology, general pathology and restorative dentistry, among many other courses. Studies during the third and fourth years usually include orthodontics, oral radiology, preventative dentistry and the biological basis of oral health and disease.

    In addition to learning skills specific to the field of dental surgery, individuals often learn communication skills, ethics and how to apply them, and planning as well as organization skills. These skills are likely to benefit scholars in other aspects of life.

    The cost for students to earn degrees in dental surgery will depend on which school they choose, its location and how long it will take to complete classes. Individuals should research their options thoroughly to ensure they make the best choice for their needs.

    Graduates of dental surgery programs have a range of career options. In addition to basic oral surgery, they might decide to go into cosmetic dentistry, which focuses more on fixing imperfections than on surgery for health reasons. Dental surgeons might decide to open their own private practices, or they could go into the public health sector to help low-income people or even those with no income at all. Other options include research facilities, international health care or academics dentistry, which combines helping patients with teaching dental students.

    Universities and colleges in nearly every country provide courses in dental surgery. Many of them offer the option to take classes online, which benefits students who need a more flexible schedule. To get started with a course, search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.