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King Abdulaziz University

Academic Programs

Academic Programs

Explore our comprehensive catalog of academic programs designed to shape your future and unlock new opportunities.

PHD

Doctor of Philosophy in Pediatric Dentistry

Pediatric Dentistry

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pediatric Dentistry is a three-year postgraduate program that provides advanced clinical training and scientific research in Pediatric Dentistry. The program integrates basic sciences with clinical practice through a comprehensive curriculum designed to develop clinically proficient consultants with strong scholarly insight related to patient care. Aligned with its mission to achieve excellence in teaching and learning, scientific research, leadership, and entrepreneurship, the program emphasizes evidence-based practice, advanced research skills, professional development, and ethical responsibility. Students are prepared to deliver distinguished patient care and contribute effectively to community service and academic advancement in the field of Pediatric Dentistry. Upon successful completion, graduates are awarded the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Pediatric Dentistry.

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Special Master

Master of Science in Dental Public Health

Dental Public Health

The program prepares dentists to assess community oral health needs, design and evaluate preventive and promotive programs, conduct population-based research, analyze oral health data, and contribute to oral health policy and systems improvement. It integrates the core domains of public health with dental public health practice, including epidemiology, biostatistics, behavioral sciences, environmental health, ethics, policy, leadership, field experience, and master's research.

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Special Master

Master of Science in Endodontics

Endodontics

The Master of Science in Endodontics Program at the Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, is a three-year postgraduate program that provides advanced clinical training and research experience in the field of endodontics. The program integrates basic biomedical sciences with comprehensive clinical endodontic practice to prepare highly competent specialists capable of managing simple to complex endodontic cases using evidence-based approaches and modern technologies. Graduates of the program develop strong diagnostic, clinical, research, and professional skills that enable them to provide high-quality patient care, contribute to scientific research, and engage in lifelong learning. Upon successful completion of the program, students are awarded a Master of Science degree in Endodontics and are qualified to practice as specialist endodontists.

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Special Master

Master of Science in Operative and Esthetic Dentistry

Restorative Dentistry

The Master of Science in Operative and Esthetic Dentistry is a specialized postgraduate program designed to advance the clinical, scientific, and professional competencies of dental graduates in modern restorative and esthetic dentistry. The program integrates advanced theoretical knowledge with intensive clinical training, enabling students to diagnose, plan, and manage complex restorative and esthetic dental cases using evidence-based approaches and contemporary technologies. Students are trained in minimally invasive dentistry, adhesive restorative techniques, smile design, esthetic rehabilitation, and the management of complex restorative cases. The program also emphasizes research skills, critical thinking, and lifelong learning to prepare graduates to contribute to the advancement of dental science and patient-centered care. Graduates will be qualified for advanced clinical practice, research, and academic careers in modern restorative and esthetic dentistry.

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Special Master

Master of Science in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral&Maxillofacial Surgery

The program is designed to contribute to scientific, service, and research development in dentistry through the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the Kingdom. It aims to meet society's needs for specialists in this rare field for both the health and educational sectors.

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Master of Science in Orthodontics

Orthodontics

The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Orthodontics is a three-year program that combines advanced clinical training with rigorous scientific research in the field of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum that integrates basic sciences with clinical orthodontics, aiming to develop highly competent specialists with strong scholarly insight into orthodontic theory and its application to patient care. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are awarded a professional master’s degree in the field of specialization. Guided by its mission, the program strives to achieve excellence in teaching and learning, promote high-quality scientific research, foster leadership and entrepreneurship, and deliver distinguished patient care and meaningful community service in the field of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.

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Master of Science in Pediatric Dentistry

Pediatric Dentistry

The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Pediatric Dentistry is a three-year postgraduate program that provides advanced clinical training and scientific research in Pediatric Dentistry. The program integrates basic sciences with clinical practice through a comprehensive curriculum designed to develop clinically competent specialists with strong scholarly insight related to patient care. Aligned with its mission to achieve excellence in teaching and learning, scientific research, leadership, and entrepreneurship, the program emphasizes evidence-based practice, professional development, and ethical responsibility. Students receive structured clinical exposure and research training that prepare them to deliver distinguished patient care and actively contribute to community service in the field of Pediatric Dentistry. Upon successful completion, graduates are awarded the Master of Science degree in Pediatric Dentistry.

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Special Master

Master of Science in Periodontics

Periodontology

The Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, offers a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Periodontics. The program was established on 24 Sha'ban 1442 AH (6 April 2021). The M.Sc. in Periodontics is a three-year program that includes clinical training and research in the field of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry. The program combines basic sciences and clinical periodontology within a comprehensive curriculum aimed at preparing clinically competent specialists with a strong scholarly understanding of periodontal and implant therapy in relation to patient care. Upon completion of the program, graduates are awarded a professional clinical certificate and a master's degree.

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Special Master

Masters of Science in Prosthodontics

Oral&Maxillofacial Prosthodon.

Our mission is to train prosthodontists who deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care and have excellence in research and innovation.

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