1. N0 SPECIALTY IS MINOR, ALL ARE MAJOR
Dr Muhammad Arshad Badar
BDS, FCPS
Assistant Professor
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
PMC/ Allied hospital
Faisalabad
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2. Dentistry
Dentistry is that branch of medicine which deals with the study and practice of diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases of the mouth, the jaws, and the face.

3. Dentistry – An Overview
Obtaining a dental degree in Pakistan will guarantee you a qualification respected all over the world.
A qualification in dentistry opens up a wealth of opportunities, such as working in practice, in hospitals, in community services, research or university teaching.
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4. Dimensions of Dentistry
Patient care
Research in different specialties
Teaching in different dental colleges
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5. Presently in Pakistan, dentistry courses are offered by 28 recognized dental colleges producing over 1400 graduates every year
Two decades ago, there were only five public sector institutions producing approximately 200 graduates.
At the state level, staff work with the local MCAH Program to:
Ensure that each LHJ has the resources and leadership to carry out the core public health functions
Assist the LHJs in providing leadership in planning, developing, and supporting comprehensive systems of preventive and primary care
Ensure that local public health nursing staff is responsible for promotion of maternal, child and adolescent health
LHJs monitor local MCAH needs and modifies local plans and program implementation
LHJs annually complete an evaluation of their plan implemented each the fiscal year
LHJs are responsible for reporting to the State MCAH Program local trends for the MCAH population and any population changes which impact the implementation of the MCAH programs and plans
LHJs evaluate and modify their local programs:
to ensure best practices are implemented
Include methods of measuring outcomes and evaluating progress toward achieving both State and local MCAH objectives in selected local priorities
Identify barriers/challenges to implementation activities and communicate this to CDPH MCAH Program
Conduct a Needs Assessment every five years
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6. Recognized Dental Colleges in Punjab
Punjab- Public Sector Dental Colleges 
1 de'Montmorency College of Dentistry, Lahore
2 Dental Section, Nishtar Medical College, Multan
3 Dental Section, Army Medical College, Rawalpindi
4 Dental Section, Punjab Medical College, Faisalabad
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7. Punjab - Private Sector Dental Colleges
1 Dental Section, FMH CM&D, Lahore. 
2 Islamic International Dental College, Rawalpindi. 
3 Lahore Medical & Dental College  -
4 Margalla College of Dentistry, Rawalpindi
5 Dental Section, UCM&D, Lahore. 
6 Sharif Medical & Dental College, Lahore.
7 Dental Section, University Medical College, Faisalabad
8 Institute of Dentistry/CMH , Lahore.
9 Dental Section ,Multan Medical & Dental College Multan

8. Undergraduate Course Dentistry
Basic dental training consists of a full time course leading to BDS.
Clinical Sciences +
Basic Sciences
B.D.S -
Four years degree program
1st Year
Anatomy, Bio-chemistry, Physiology, Oral Histology, Tooth morphology
2nd Year
Pharmacology, Pathology, Community & Preventive Dentistry, Behavioral Sciences, Junior Operative & Junior Prosthetics Techniques
3rd Year
General Surgery, Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Medicine
4th Year
Oral & Maxillo-facial Surgery, Operative Dentistry, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics
Includes an academic education supporting clinical practice of the care of patients. It is followed by a house job of One year
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9. Post Graduate Education in Dentistry
There are no. of opportunities for postgraduate education and training in dentistry.
Post graduate courses are offered by:
College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan:
King Edward Medical University, Lahore
University of Health Sciences, Lahore
Post Graduate Medical Institute – Lahore
Post Graduate Medical Institute – Peshawar
Dow University of Health Sciences- Karachi
Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences – Jamshoro
Aga Khan University - Karachi
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10. POSTGRADUTE COURSES OFFERED BY CPSP
OPERATIVE DENTISTRY
PROSTHODONTIC
ORAL SURGERY
PERIODONTICS
OTHODONTICS
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11. Dental Post graduation Specialties Courses Offered by CPSP
Member of College of Physicians & Surgeons (MCPS)
Exams twice a year
Disciplines Offered
The duration of the MCPS training is 2 years in the specialty chosen.
capacity building short courses / workshops in which participation is mandatory for appearing in the examination. 
Registration with RTMC.
Operative Dentistry, Oral & Maxillo-facial Surgery, Family Dentistry, Orthodontics,
Periodentology
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12. Dental Post graduation Courses Offered by PGMI Lahore
M.D.S &
M. Phil
B.D.S. Qualification registered with the PMDC. One year house job
in a teaching medical institution recognized by the PMDC.
Disciplines Offered
M. Phil Courses
Oral Pathology, Science of Dental Materials,
Oral Biology
M . Phil Course Duration :
2 Years
  M.D.S Courses
Operative Dentistry, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics
M.D.S. Course Duration
4 Years
One year house job should include six months in relevant subject
Two years experience as demonstrator in a recognized teaching medical institution
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13. Dental Post graduation Courses Offered by UHS Lahore
M.D.S &
M. Phil
B.D.S. Qualification registered with the PMDC. One year house job
in a teaching medical institution recognized by the PMDC.
Disciplines Offered
M. Phil Courses
Oral Pathology, Science of Dental Materials,
M . Phil Course Duration :
2 Years
  M.D.S Courses
Operative Dentistry, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, Periodontology
M.D.S. Course Duration
4 Years
One year house job should include six months in relevant subject
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