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20260412890The 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.
To be a leading postgraduate program in operative and esthetic dentistry that excels in advanced clinical education, innovative research, and community-oriented oral healthcare at the national and international levels.
To prepare highly competent dental professionals who specialize in restorative, operative, and esthetic dentistry, through advanced education, clinical excellence, evidence-based research, and adherence to the highest ethical standards to meet national and international oral healthcare needs.
Last Modified Date: 20/07/2026 - 3:57 PM Saudi Arabia Time
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| REST 809 | Cariology | 1 | None |
| REST 830 | Preclinical Techniques (Operative and Esthetic Dentistry) | 3 | None |
| ANTD 800 | Applied Head and Neck Anatomy | 2 | None |
| ODSC 801 | Oral and MaxilloFacial Pathology | 2 | None |
| OBIO 803 | Oral Biology | 1 | None |
| DPHE 806 | Research Methods and Design | 2 | None |
Course Code: REST 809
Course Code: REST 830
Course Code: ANTD 800
Course Code: ODSC 801
Course Code: OBIO 803
Course Code: DPHE 806
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| REST 831 | Operative Dentistry Clinic (1) | 4 | REST 830 |
| ODSC 802 | Oral Diagnosis and Radiology | 1 | None |
| REST 820 | Dental Biomaterials I | 2 | None |
| OMFP 839 | Fundamentals of Occlusion in Prosthodontics | 1 | OMFP 832 |
| DPHE 804 | Biostatistics | 2 | None |
Course Code: REST 831
Course Code: ODSC 802
Course Code: REST 820
Course Code: OMFP 839
Course Code: DPHE 804
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| REST 832 | Operative Dentistry Clinic (2) | 6 | REST 831 |
| REST 834 | Analysis of Operative Procedures (1) | 1 | None |
| REST 836 | Dental Esthetics (1) | 1 | None |
| REST 840 | Treatment Planning for Operative Dentistry | 1 | None |
| REST 810 | Cariology (2) | 2 | REST 809 |
Course Code: REST 832
Course Code: REST 834
Course Code: REST 836
Course Code: REST 840
Course Code: REST 810
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| REST 835 | Analysis of Operative Procedures (2) | 1 | REST 834 |
| REST 841 | Seminar in Operative & Esthetic Dentistry (1) | 1 | None |
| REST 899 | Thesis | 8 | None |
| DPHE 808 | Public Health Ethics and Law | 1 | None |
Course Code: REST 835
Course Code: REST 841
Course Code: REST 899
Course Code: DPHE 808
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| REST 833 | Operative Dentistry Clinic (3) | 6 | REST 832 |
| REST 837 | Dental Esthetics (2) | 1 | REST 836 |
| END 808 | Oral Microbiology and Immunology and Cariology | 1 | None |
Course Code: REST 833
Course Code: REST 837
Course Code: END 808
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| REST 842 | Seminar in Operative & Esthetic Dentistry (2) | 1 | REST 841 |
| EDTD 807 | Medical Education and Clinical Teaching Skill | 1 | None |
| REST 823 | Seminars in Biomaterials | 3 | None |
Course Code: REST 842
Course Code: EDTD 807
Course Code: REST 823
