Dental Surgery (DDS)
Programme Overview
Programme Objectives
Admission Requirements
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (M.B.B.S., D.D.S., D.V.M.)
Academic Requirements:
The minimum requirements for admission to the Faculty are the candidates' performance and attainments in subjects listed below in the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) / GCE A' Level.
Scheme A - Passes in tow units of Biology/Zoology, Chemistry, Physics or the GCE A' Level equivalent. CXC General / GCE O' Level Physics is required.
Scheme B - Passes in two units of Biology/Zoology, Chemistry, Mathematics or the GCE A' Level equivalent. CXC General / GCE O' Level Physics are required.
Scheme C - Passes in both units of Biology/Zoology, Chemistry or their GCE A' Level equivalent and one other two-unit CAPE or GCE A' Level subject. Passes in CXC General/GCE O' Level Mathematics and Physics are required.
The Minimum academic standard for entry is the aggregate of grades 1 and 2s in the three 2-unit subjects at CAPE or the GCE A' Level equivalent.
N.B.: Physics and Mathematics are compulsory at least at the CXC level, whereas Biology and Chemistry are compulsory at the advanced level.
Transfer applicants to Medical Sciences from the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences of the UWI may be considered on completion of the Preliminary and/or Introductory years of the programme. All such applicants must complete and submit a Transfer Form (only) by the second Friday in January in the year of application.
Persons holding UWI first degree from the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences with a minimum of lower second -class hors may be considered for entry.
Applicants with first degrees from Universities other than the UWI will also be considered provided that:
The University which granted the degree is recognized as competitive.
Credits have been obtained in Biology / Zoology and Chemistry
A minimum cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.0 or its equivalent has been obtained
Programme Structure
Stage I
Year 1/Spring/Semester 2
Health Care Concepts
Dental Health Care Cases
Year 2/Spring/Semester 4
Introduction to Medical Practice II
Dental Examinations
Stage II
Year 3/Summer/Semester 5
Understanding Research
Dental Epidemiology
Year 3/Fall/Semester 5
Oral Biology - Part I - Oral Anatomy and Dental Anatomy (Carvings and Drawings)
Oral Biology - Part II - Oral Histology and Embryology
Oral Biology - Part III - Oral Physiology and Oral Biochemistry
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Head and Neck Anatomy
Oral Medicine
Dental Materials Science
Occlusion
Year 3/Spring/Semester 6
Dental Ethics and Jurisprudence - Part I: Introduction - Professions and Professionals
Preventive Dentistry
Introduction to Dental Practice - Part I
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology - Part I
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology - Part II
Prosthodontics - Part I: Removable
Prosthodontics - Part II: Fixed (Crown and Bridge; Precious and semi-precious metals)
Evidenced Based Dentistry
Year 4/Spring/Semester 7
Dental Public Health
Local Anaesthesia and Pain Management
Operative Dental Techniques - Part I: Cosmetic Dentistry (Veneers; Extra-coronal and intra-coronal restorations; Ceramics)
Prosthodontics - Part III: Implants
Year 4/Summer/Semester 7
Dental Ethics and Jurisprudence - Part II: Ethics
Orthodontics
Periodontology
Operative Dental Techniques - Part II: Amalgam
Paediatric Dentistry
Clinical Pharmacology for Dental Students
Year 4/Fall/Semester 7
Dental Ethics, Law Jurisprudence - Part III: Dental Law
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Part I: Dental Local Anaesthesia and Basic Exodontia
Operative Dental Techniques - Part III: Cosmetic Dentistry (Tooth Coloured Materials; Composites)
Endodontics – Pulpal Injuries and Therapy and Root Canal Therapy
Dental Management of the Special Needs Patient
Dental and Medical Emergencies - Part I
Forensic Dentistry
Year 4/Spring/Summer/Semester 8
Introduction to Dental Practice - Part II
Dental and Medical Emergencies – Part II: Basic Life Support
Sign Language for Dentistry
Introduction to Clinic and Treatment Planning
Dental Auxiliaries Utilization
Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery - Part II: Surgical Techniques
Quality Assurance Examinations - Part I
Year 5/Summer/Fall/Semester 9
White Coat Ceremony
Clinical Practice
Year 5/Spring/Semester 10
Dental Research Project
Clinical Practice
Quality Assurance Examinations - Part II
Assessments
Individual Courses
Theory and Practical
Final Examinations
Practical and Written - Clinical
Licensing
Basic and Advanced Dental Sciences
Mannikin - Based Examinations
Patient - Based Examinations
Award of the UNDERGRADUATE DENTAL PROGRAMME Degree
After the Board for Undergraduate Studies has approved the pass list for the final Stage II Examination, the UNDERGRADUATE DENTAL PROGRAMME Degree shall be awarded to each successful candidate.
Category of Degree
Honours Degree with Distinction
Demonstrates an outstanding and comprehensive grasp of the knowledge, skills and competencies required.
GPA 3.7 and above
Honours Degree
Demonstrates an excellent grasp of the knowledge, skills and competencies required.
GPA 3.3 – 3.6
Pass Degree
Demonstrates a satisfactory grasp of the knowledge, skills and competencies required.
GPA 2.0 – 3.2
Note:
A candidate shall be awarded the UNDERGRADUATE DENTAL PROGRAMME Degree at Honours or Honours with Distinction level only if he or she passes all prescribed courses and all specified sections of the final UNDERGRADUATE DENTAL PROGRAMME Stage II Examination at the first attempt.