Dentistry: Dentistry MSc (Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Specialty)

MSc Program (Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Specialty)

Program Description

The Dentistry MSc, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology specialty is a three-year full-time program. The specialty in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology is concerned with the prescription, production, and interpretation of diagnostic images of diseases and disorders of the craniofacial complex.

Upon completion of all program requirements, students are eligible for the MSc degree and certification in the chosen dental specialty. Note: coursework-only students are ineligible to enrol in the PhD in Dentistry program at a later date.

 

MSc Program (Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Specialty): Thesis-Only Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or an equivalent degree with at least a B+ standing (3.3 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Program Requirements

  • Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a thesis as follows:

    • Year 1:

      • DEN1010H Research Ethics (Credit/No Credit; 0.5 FCE)

    • Year 2:

      • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics (0.5 FCE)

      • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination (Credit/No Credit; 0.5 FCE)

    • Years 2 and 3:

      • DEN1001H0 Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars (Credit/No Credit; 0.5 FCE).

  • In the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, complete 8.5 required FCEs as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging (Credit/No Credit; 0.25 FCE; prerequisite: DEN1007H), in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.

    Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact gradstudies@dentistry.utoronto.ca for details.

    • Year 1:

      • DEN1002H Oral Pathology (0.5 FCE)

      • DEN1007H Oral Radiology (0.5 FCE)

      • DEN1017H++ Temporomandibular Disorders (0.5 FCE)

      • DEN1094Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology I (1.0 FCE)

      • DEN1311Y Oral Surgical Pathology (1.0 FCE)

      • DEN3005H Head and Neck Anatomy (0.5 FCE)

      • Begin thesis research (RST9999Y)

      • Mi Applied Physics modules taken through the Department of Medical Imaging in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine (0.0 FCE)

    • Year 2:

      • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care (0.5 FCE)

      • DEN1095Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology II (1.0 FCE)

      • DEN1312Y Advanced Oral Surgical Pathology I (1.0 FCE)

      • PDE9094Y0 Clinical Conferences (Credit/No Credit)

      • Mi Applied Physics modules taken through the Department of Medical Imaging in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine (0.0 FCE)

      • Clinical and Experimental Radiobiology modules taken through the Department of Radiation Oncology in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine (0.0 FCE)

      • Continue with thesis research (RST9999Y)

    • Year 3:

      • DEN1096Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology III (1.0 FCE)

      • PDE9094Y0 Clinical Conferences (Credit/No Credit; 1.0 FCE)

      • Oral defence of the written thesis (RST9999Y).

  • Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Program Length

9 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S/F/W/S)

Time Limit

4 years full-time

0 Course that may continue over a program. Credit is given when the course is completed.

++ Course is offered in alternate years.

 

MSc Program (Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Specialty): Coursework-Only Option

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Dentistry's additional admission requirements stated below.

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or an equivalent degree with at least a B+ standing (3.3 out of 4.0 grade point average [GPA]) in the final year from a recognized university.

Program Requirements

  • Students must successfully complete a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

    • Year 1:

      • DEN1010H Research Ethics (Credit/No Credit; 0.5 FCE)

    • Year 2:

      • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics (0.5 FCE)

      • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination (Credit/No Credit; 0.5 FCE)

    • Years 2 and 3:

      • DEN1001H0 Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars (Credit/No Credit; 0.5 FCE).

  • In the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, complete 8.5 required FCEs, 1.5 elective FCEs, and a research practicum (0.5 FCE) as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging (Credit/No Credit; 0.25 FCE; prerequisite: DEN1007H), in addition to the total FCEs required for the specialty.

    Note: course timing may vary between years. Please contact gradstudies@dentistry.utoronto.ca for details.

    • Year 1:

      • DEN1002H Oral Pathology (0.5 FCE)

      • DEN1007H Oral Radiology (0.5 FCE)

      • DEN1017H++ Temporomandibular Disorders (0.5 FCE)

      • DEN1094Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology I (1.0 FCE)

      • DEN1311Y Oral Surgical Pathology (1.0 FCE)

      • DEN3005H Head and Neck Anatomy (0.5 FCE)

      • Mi Applied Physics modules taken through the Department of Medical Imaging in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine (0.0 FCE)

      • 1.5 elective FCEs in clinical, epidemiological, or basic science research methodology appropriate for clinical or public health practice

    • Year 2:

      • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care (0.5 FCE)

      • DEN1095Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology II (1.0 FCE)

      • DEN1312Y Advanced Oral Surgical Pathology I (1.0 FCE)

      • PDE9094Y0 Clinical Conferences (Credit/No Credit)

      • Mi Applied Physics modules taken through the Department of Medical Imaging in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine (0.0 FCE)

      • Clinical and Experimental Radiobiology modules taken through the Department of Radiation Oncology in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine (0.0 FCE)

    • Year 3:

      • DEN1096Y Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology III (1.0 FCE)

      • PDE9094Y0 Clinical Conferences (Credit/No Credit; 1.0 FCE)

      • Prepare a research practicum (DEN1061H; 0.5 FCE); successfully complete an oral examination.

  • Residency. Students must be on campus and participating for the duration of their registration in the program.

Program Length

9 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S/F/W/S)

Time Limit

4 years full-time

0 Course that may continue over a program. Credit is given when the course is completed.

++ Course is offered in alternate years.