Doctor of Dental Medicine (Dentistry)

Doctor of Dental Medicine (Dentistry) at Georgian National University SEU is an English-taught bachelors degree program designed to build current academic knowledge, applied skills, professional judgment, and readiness for employment or further study. The curriculum combines core study with research, practical learning, and a final integrative component.

The duration of the one-cycle educational program in Doctor of Dental Medicine is 5 academic years (10 semesters) and implies the accumulation of 300 ECTS credits, which is equal to 7500 astronomical hours. One credit (ECTS) is equivalent to a student’s academic activity (student workload) for 25 hours and includes both contact and independent hours. While calculating the credit volume, the time specified for the additional exam (preparation, passing, evaluation) as well as the consultation time with the person responsible for carrying out the component of the educational programme is not taken into consideration. During the academic (spring and autumn) semester, the student must overcome an average of 30 credits (30 credits = 750 hrs.), equal to annual amount of 60 credits (1500 hrs). Taking into account the peculiarities of the higher education programme and/or the student’s individual study program, it is allowed for the student’s annual academic workload to exceed 60 credits or be less than 60 credits. It is not allowed for the student’s annual academic load to exceed 75 (ECTS) credits. An academic week is a period of time over which the academic workload of a student with average academic achievement is distributed and includes a combination of both contact and independent time activities. A semester is a period of time that includes a combination of academic weeks, a period of delivering additional examination(s) and assessment of student achievement on additional examination(s). The programme is considered complete when the student accumulates at least 300 ECTS credits, assuming the completion of the mandatory and optional components provided by the programme. Through the electronic system of educational process management (emis.seu.edu.ge), the student receives information regarding the planning and progress of the educational process. When enrolling in the university, the student obtains a login name and password for the electronic system of educational process management. He/she is authorized to undergo academic registration without arriving at the university and enjoys academic freedom to register for the academic courses of their desire at the time of the academic registration, taking into account the particular educational programme; to have information in advance about the academic courses to be taken in the future; to be introduced to the syllabi of the academic courses and, depending on the specifics of the subject, to familiarize oneself with the evaluation system of each academic course.

The one -cycle educational programme Doctor of Dental Medicine are developed on the basis of the ECTS system and provides a combined, student-oriented learning process that includes integration between theoretical learning / teaching, practical activities and a research component. The programme has been developed in compliance with the “Educational Programme Development, Revision and Termination Procedures” of Georgian National University SEU. The programme has been outlined with the involvement of the academic staff implementing the programme, as well as has been discussed at the meeting of the medical committee, evaluated by the Quality Development Department and approved by the Academic Committee. The content, scope, and comprehensive nature of the program in Doctor of Dental Medicine corresponds to the master’s level. It matches the modern achievements, requirements and market trends of the sphere. The program implies the course prerequisites. The content and structure of the program is relevant to the awarded qualification and ensures achievement of learning outcomes. The program courses are coherent. The admission for the following courses is adequate. The programme is compiled as a consistent, prerequisite chain of theoretical and practical learning processes. The skills developed within these courses correspond to the topics covered in the relevant semester’s biomedical, preclinical, and clinical courses. The same activities may be developed in depth at higher levels of education courses. The courses focused on the development of professional skills are held in simulation labs and clinics. First two years students study basics of medicine- body structure in the norm anatomy, histology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Immunology & Microbiology etc., From the first year of study, in addition to biomedical courses, the student engages directly with dental subjects, which are combined in the unit of “Fundamental Dentistry”. The course of “Introduction to Dentistry” covers the history and evolution of dentistry, achievements and the role of dental associations in the development of the fields, opportunities for ongoing education and advantages for professional growth. The block "fundamental dentistry" also covers oral structure in the norm -oral anatomy, histology and embryology, as well the microbiology and oral immune mechanisms in norm and against pathogens in the context of oral and systemic diseases, so that students understand the etiology, result and prognosis of treatment of dental diseases; fundamentals of gnathology to understand the concepts of gnathology for normal functioning of Oro- facial system and prevention of muscle - TMJ dysfunction, as an important part in the planning of treatment, “Dental Material sciences” - the advantages, indication and contraindications of use of dental materials and at final the important part of the block becomes dental care of geriatric, special need patients and the principles for infection control. At the same period students study the diseases of hard tissue of tooth, pulpal, periapical pathosis, periodontology and etc. Third and fourth years in semester sequence students study diseases of: hard tissues of tooth, pulpal / periapical tissues, periodontium, oral mucosal tissues; as well odontogenic /nonodontogenic infections, Oro-facial traumatic injuries, oncology disorders of the maxillofacial area, prosthetic and orthodontic management of dental diseases, the important part becomes dental care of geriatric, special need patients and etc. Learning cycle of the programme covers interrelated courses of the theorical and practical studies. From the third year, students deal with clinical courses in the format of clinical rotations. The theoretical part includes the etiopathogenesis of dental diseases, clinical characteristics, etc., which helps students in critical analysis, synthesis of the received information, based on evidence conduct differential diagnosis, make a diagnosis and develop a dental patient management plan. In practical part, students will develop the practical/manual skills for clinical procedures by working in a dental simulation/clinical environment, as well as by participating in role-playing games, etc. The clinical courses of the programme - internal medicine, infection diseases, pediatrics, neurology, radiology, dermato-venerology, ophthalmology, anesthesiology and Intensive care, otorhinolaryngology provides increase the awareness of students and manage dental patient into account interaction between general and oral conditions. All courses are taught in the format of interactive lectures, practical training, and seminars, labs, simulation laboratories, etc. Students use high-fidelity mannequins, dental units, simulators, anatomical specimens, microscopes, microscopic specimens, audio-video equipment, etc. Students are engaged in clinical problem-solving and critical reasoning; develop skills of synthesis and analysis of information and its clinical application. The studies of clinical dental sciences are held in dental clinics, hospitals and dental simulation center, which cover theorical part of study and practical trainings. Lecturers use case-based learning (CBL), role playing and etc. Clinical training starts from the sixth semester, where the acquired knowledge and professional skills of the students is reinforced, they are practicing under the supervising, provide examination, diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment of dental patients based on evidence based dentistry, use ethical and legal principles in dental practice, develop clinical and communication skills, present team work and manage dental patient according to the age and general condition. The assessment of students’ performance is conducted by the OSCE exam.

Dentist Orthodontist Pediatric Dentist Cosmetic Dentist Dental Implant Specialist Oral Health Specialist Clinical Researcher Dental Educator Community Dental Officer

Program delivered within Georgian National University SEU's authorized higher-education framework and designed around applicable national dental education standards; professional recognition and licensing vary by jurisdiction.

The one -cycle educational programme Doctor of Dental Medicine are developed on the basis of the ECTS system and provides a combined, student-oriented learning process that includes integration between theoretical learning / teaching, practical activities and a research component.
The programme has been developed in compliance with the “Educational Programme Development, Revision and Termination Procedures” of Georgian National University SEU. The programme has been outlined with the involvement of the academic staff implementing the programme, as well as has been discussed at the meeting of the medical committee, evaluated by the Quality Development Department and approved by the Academic Committee.
The content, scope, and comprehensive nature of the program in Doctor of Dental Medicine corresponds to the master’s level. It matches the modern achievements, requirements and market trends of the sphere. The program implies the course prerequisites. The content and structure of the program is relevant to the awarded qualification and ensures achievement of learning outcomes. The program courses are coherent. The admission for the following courses is adequate.
The programme is compiled as a consistent, prerequisite chain of theoretical and practical learning processes. The skills developed within these courses correspond to the topics covered in the relevant semester’s biomedical, preclinical, and clinical courses. The same activities may be developed in depth at higher levels of education courses. The courses focused on the development of professional skills are held in simulation labs and clinics.
First two years students study basics of medicine- body structure in the norm anatomy, histology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Immunology & Microbiology etc., From the first year of study, in addition to biomedical courses, the student engages directly with dental subjects, which are combined in the unit of “Fundamental Dentistry”. The course of “Introduction to Dentistry” covers the history and evolution of dentistry, achievements and the role of dental associations in the development of the fields, opportunities for ongoing education and advantages for professional growth.
The block "fundamental dentistry" also covers oral structure in the norm -oral anatomy, histology and embryology, as well the microbiology and oral immune mechanisms in norm and against pathogens in the context of oral and systemic diseases, so that students understand the etiology, result and prognosis of treatment of dental diseases; fundamentals of gnathology to understand the concepts of gnathology for normal functioning of Oro- facial system and prevention of muscle - TMJ dysfunction, as an important part in the planning of treatment, “Dental Material sciences” - the advantages, indication and contraindications of use of dental materials and at final the important part of the block becomes dental care of geriatric, special need patients and the principles for infection control. At the same period students study the diseases of hard tissue of tooth, pulpal, periapical pathosis, periodontology and etc.
Third and fourth years in semester sequence students study diseases of: hard tissues of tooth, pulpal / periapical tissues, periodontium, oral mucosal tissues; as well odontogenic /nonodontogenic infections, Oro-facial traumatic injuries, oncology disorders of the maxillofacial area,
prosthetic and orthodontic management of dental diseases, the important part becomes dental care of geriatric, special need patients and etc.
Learning cycle of the programme covers interrelated courses of the theorical and practical studies.
From the third year, students deal with clinical courses in the format of clinical rotations.
The theoretical part includes the etiopathogenesis of dental diseases, clinical characteristics, etc., which helps students in critical analysis, synthesis of the received information, based on evidence conduct differential diagnosis, make a diagnosis and develop a dental patient management plan. In practical part, students will develop the practical/manual skills for clinical procedures by working in a dental simulation/clinical environment, as well as by participating in role-playing games, etc.
The clinical courses of the programme - internal medicine, infection diseases, pediatrics, neurology, radiology, dermato-venerology, ophthalmology, anesthesiology and Intensive care, otorhinolaryngology provides increase the awareness of students and manage dental patient into account interaction between general and oral conditions.
All courses are taught in the format of interactive lectures, practical training, and seminars, labs, simulation laboratories, etc. Students use high-fidelity mannequins, dental units, simulators, anatomical specimens, microscopes, microscopic specimens, audio-video equipment, etc.
Students are engaged in clinical problem-solving and critical reasoning; develop skills of synthesis and analysis of information and its clinical application. The studies of clinical dental sciences are held in dental clinics, hospitals and dental simulation center, which cover theorical part of study and practical trainings. Lecturers use case-based learning (CBL), role playing and etc.
Clinical training starts from the sixth semester, where the acquired knowledge and professional skills of the students is reinforced, they are practicing under the supervising, provide examination, diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment of dental patients based on evidence based dentistry, use ethical and legal principles in dental practice, develop clinical and communication skills, present team work and manage dental patient according to the age and general condition. The assessment of students’ performance is conducted by the OSCE exam.