Dentistry: Dentistry MSc; Specialty: Prosthodontics

The Dentistry MSc program, Prosthodontics specialty is a three-year full-time program. The specialty in Prosthodontics is concerned with the diagnosis, restoration, and maintenance of oral function, comfort, appearance, and health of the patient by the restoration of the natural teeth and/or the replacement of missing teeth and contiguous oral and maxillofacial tissues with artificial substitutes.

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.

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.

Completion Requirements

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

    • Year 1:

      • DEN1010H Research Ethics

      • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

      • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

    • Years 2 and 3:

      • DEN1001H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

  • In the specialty of Prosthodontics, complete 20.0 required FCEs as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, 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:

      • DEN1007H Oral Radiology

      • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

      • DEN1016H Occlusion: Function and Dysfunction

      • DEN1017H Temporomandibular Disorders

      • DEN1042Y Restorative Dentistry and Laboratory Procedures

      • DEN1060H Craniofacial Neurophysiology: Sensory, Pain, and Neuromuscular Functions

      • DEN1090H Inhalation and Oral Minimal and Moderate Sedation for Dental Procedures

      • DEN3005H Head and Neck Anatomy

      • DEN7011Y Prosthodontic Treatment Planning

      • DEN7031Y Prosthodontic Topical Seminars I

      • DEN7041Y Prosthodontic Current Literature I

      • DEN7051Y Prosthodontics and Implant Surgery I

      • DEN7061Y Clinical Prosthodontics I

      • Begin thesis research

    • Year 2:

      • DEN1070H Advances in Dental Materials Sciences

      • DEN7012Y Prosthodontic Case Presentations I

      • DEN7032Y Prosthodontic Topical Seminars II

      • DEN7042Y Prosthodontic Current Literature II

      • DEN7052Y Prosthodontics and Implant Surgery II

      • DEN7062Y Clinical Prosthodontics II

      • Continue with thesis research

    • Year 3:

      • DEN7013Y Prosthodontic Case Presentations II

      • DEN7033Y Prosthodontic Topical Seminars III

      • DEN7043Y Prosthodontic Current Literature III

      • DEN7063Y Clinical Prosthodontics III

      • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

      • Oral defence of the written thesis.

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

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 9 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS-FWS-FWS)
Time Limit: 4 years full-time

 

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.

Completion Requirements

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

    • Year 1:

      • DEN1010H Research Ethics

      • DEN1015H Introduction to Biostatistics

      • DEN1101H Introduction to Research Methods and Dissemination

    • Years 2 and 3:

      • DEN1001H Graduate Research Dissemination Seminars.

  • In the specialty of Prosthodontics, complete a total of 20.0 required FCEs, 2.0 elective FCEs, and a research practicum (0.5 FCE) as follows. Students have the option to take DEN1008H Cone Beam CT Imaging, 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:

      • DEN1007H Oral Radiology

      • DEN1014H Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Care

      • DEN1016H Occlusion: Function and Dysfunction

      • DEN1017H Temporomandibular Disorders

      • DEN1042Y Restorative Dentistry and Laboratory Procedures

      • DEN1060H Craniofacial Neurophysiology: Sensory, Pain, and Neuromuscular Functions

      • DEN1090H Inhalation and Oral Minimal and Moderate Sedation for Dental Procedures

      • DEN3005H Head and Neck Anatomy

      • DEN7011Y Prosthodontic Treatment Planning

      • DEN7031Y Prosthodontic Topical Seminars I

      • DEN7041Y Prosthodontic Current Literature I

      • DEN7051Y Prosthodontics and Implant Surgery I

      • DEN7061Y Clinical Prosthodontics I

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

    • Year 2:

      • DEN1070H Advances in Dental Materials Sciences

      • DEN7012Y Prosthodontic Case Presentations I

      • DEN7032Y Prosthodontic Topical Seminars II

      • DEN7042Y Prosthodontic Current Literature II

      • DEN7052Y Prosthodontics and Implant Surgery II

      • DEN7062Y Clinical Prosthodontics II

    • Year 3:

      • DEN7013Y Prosthodontic Case Presentations II

      • DEN7033Y Prosthodontic Topical Seminars III

      • DEN7043Y Prosthodontic Current Literature III

      • DEN7063Y Clinical Prosthodontics III

      • PDE9094Y Clinical Conferences

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

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

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 9 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS-FWS-FWS)
Time Limit: 4 years full-time

 

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