Gulf Medical University

Ajman, AE

admissions@gmu.ac.ae +971 6 7431333P.O.Box: 4184 – Ajman, United Arab Emirates.

Gulf Medical University

Ajman, AE

admissions@gmu.ac.ae +971 6 7431333P.O.Box: 4184 – Ajman, United Arab Emirates.

Master Of Dental Surgery In Periodontics

Periodontics·College of Dentistry

Master

Overview

The Master of Dental Surgery in Periodontics program offered by the College of Dentistry at GMU is aligned with the mission and vision of the CoD and Gulf Medical University. The program was initially accredited in 2018 and was reaccredited in 2024 by the Commission of Academic Accreditation (CAA), Ministry of Education, UAE. Master of Dental Surgery in Periodontics (MDS-Periodontics) is a full-time 3-year competency-based program, structured to enhance the candidate skills to be able to practice periodontology at a specialist level. Furthermore, the program intends to build candidates’ abilities in research and academia, so they could be part of any academic healthcare system. The curriculum of the MDS-periodontics builds the candidates’ knowledge and skills relevant to the prevention, diagnosis, non-surgical and surgical treatment of periodontal diseases, placement of dental Implants and management of peri-implant diseases, bone grafting, dento-facial aesthetics using Laser, piezo technology, and management of complex clinical cases in collaboration with other dental and medical specialties. The candidate will have the opportunity not only to acquire clinical skills in performing periodontal and implant-related procedures but also to develop and conduct different types of research projects leading to a master’s thesis.

Typical Job Titles

Private practice specialist (solo or partnership)
Clinical faculty/academia
Government sector dentist
Research collaborator
International healthcare provider (WHO, UNESCO, FAO)
Hospital dentist

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Program Details

Degree level: Master
Department: Periodontics
College: College of Dentistry
Concentration: Periodontics

Tuition & Fees

Per year: AED 170,000
Per semester: AED 85,000

including 5% vat.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to:

Recognize the personal limitations and scope of the specialty knowing when to refer or seek advice.
Demonstrate personal and professional integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness in all aspects of practice.
Deliver patient-centered care by selecting and prioritizing compassionate treatment options, and respecting patients’ dignity, choices, and best interests.
Apply moral, cultural, and ethical principles, along with legal responsibilities, in providing specialist dental care to individual patients, communities, and populations.
Demonstrate continuous professional growth and development in the specialty through research and ongoing learning.
Apply appropriate interprofessional and communication skills that allow building a teamwork approach to the delivery of oral healthcare.

Academic Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry (BDS, DMD, DDS) from an accredited University in the UAE or equivalent one from outside the UAE.
Distinct undergraduate performance of cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale, or equivalent grade (“B”) A CGPA less than 3.0 may be admitted conditionally provided that the student registers 9 credits hours in the first semester of his/her studies and obtains a “B” average or above as stated under general admissions requirements.
Attested Internship certificate.
Preferable valid license to practice Dentistry issued from MoH / DHA / HAAD.
The English language requirement for the Masters program will be waived for students who have completed their undergraduate degree in English. The Applicant must submit a letter from his/her institution that the Medium of Instruction of his/her undergraduate program was in English. Students graduating from non-English language institutions must meet a minimum IELTS score of 6.

Required Documents

Attested High School Transcript of Grades 10 or 11, & 12 covering Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics & English.

Equivalency Certificate from the Ministry of Education, UAE for international curriculum

Passport copy (Applicant and Parent)

Emirates ID Card (if UAE Resident)

English Language Proficiency Score (English High school marks/IELTS/TOEFL, etc.)

Respect patients’ or their parents, guardians, or carer’s expectations, desires, and attitudes when planning and delivering specialist treatment.

Communicate effectively with patients, their families, relatives, and carers in a manner that considers factors such as their age, intellectual development, the social and cultural background.

Document and share written and electronic information about the dental encounter to optimize clinical decision-making and patient safety, ensuring confidentiality and privacy.

Utilize technological and telecommunication tools effectively in the planning and delivery of specialist treatment.

Evaluate and integrate historical and contemporary literature and integrate this information to improve the oral health of the patient.

Understand the scientific foundations of dentistry, including relevant biological, medical, and psychosocial sciences, to enhance specialist practice and improve patient outcomes.

Understand the management and treatment planning with multidisciplinary engagement for complex cases, including compromised patients.

Understand the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of periodontal and peri-implant conditions.

Demonstrate foundation knowledge as relevant to clinical skills related to periodontics including Lasers, digital workflow and future technologies and therapeutic advances.

Design and implement research that is critically and scientifically relevant to periodontics.

Perform an extraoral and intra-oral examination for health, disease, and abnormalities of the dentition, mouth, and associated structures, including assessment of vital signs.

Identify and record the chief complaint, history of the present condition, and medical, oral, and social history of the patient.

Select, take, and interpret diagnostic images and other diagnostic procedures relevant to the patient’s condition.

Maintain accurate, consistent, legible, and contemporaneous records of the patient.

Perform non-surgical and surgical periodontal treatment using lasers, digital workflows, and advanced therapeutic technologies for periodontal and peri-implant conditions.

Demonstrate effective leadership in periodontal practice by guiding and mentoring colleagues, fostering a collaborative team environment, and promoting best practices in clinical care and patient management.

Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams during managing complex periodontal cases to deliver comprehensive and innovative treatment solutions.

Collaborate within a team to effectively manage business, financial, and human resources, while fostering innovation and promoting sustainability to achieve organizational goals.

Original Attested Degree Certificate & Transcript from a University / Institute listed in WHO directory of Medical Schools.

Compulsory MOH Resident License as Periodontist

Original Internship Completion Certificate

Equivalency Certificate of the Bachelor’s degree from the Ministry of Education, U.A.E

Valid English Language Proficiency Test (IELTS) [For students from non-English language institutions]

Passport with color copy of passport

Emirates I.D. card with color copy of ID

Family book and Ethbara (For U.A.E. nationals)

5 passport-size photographs

Statement of Purpose and objectives

2 Letters of recommendation / Experience letter

Vaccination record with valid BLS certificate

Program Requirements

Continuous enrollment from admission to graduation
Minimum 70% (Grade C) in all final semester courses
Satisfactory completion of clinical requirements via case reports and logbook
Satisfactory thesis completion and defense
63 credit hours completion
Minimum 3.0 CGPA overall
Minimum 80% attendance
Maximum 2 retakes per failed course
Program duration limit: 50% longer than standard duration

One Passport Photograph with white background

All UAE Nationals shall submit a copy of UAE nationality ID (Khulasat Al-Kayd) and family Book/card with identification number

Good Conduct Certificate from school

Medical Fitness Certificate from Thumbay Hospital

Medical Insurance certificate (for UAE residents)

Recognized baccalaureate degree and transcripts attested from the Ministry of Education, UAE

Certificate of Recognition from MOE, UAE for international bachelor’s degree

Passport copy and Emirates ID Card (if UAE Resident- Family book)

Valid English Proficiency Score sheet or evidence of undergraduate degree medium of instruction

Passport-size Photograph

2 Recommendation letters

Statement of Purpose

Relevant academic or professional experience certificates if any