Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Oral Medicine)
Duration: 3 Year(s)
The University of Sydney
Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), Australia
Course TypeDoctorate
Course Specialty
Oral Medicine
Overview
The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Oral Medicine) at the University of Sydney is a specialist three-year full-time programme aimed at qualified dentists seeking training in non-surgical oral medicine. Students will learn to diagnose and manage a broad spectrum of oral disease — including diseases of the oral mucosa, salivary glands, facial pain disorders, and the oral manifestations of systemic disease (such as transplant patients, immunocompromised individuals) in both hospital and non-hospital settings. The curriculum incorporates oral and general pathology, biomedical foundations, clinical decision-making, advanced diagnostics (e.g., imaging, biopsy interpretation) and specialist patient care. Clinical placements occur at leading hospital centres (such as the Westmead Centre for Oral Health) and are integrated with the School’s research framework. Graduates are prepared to practise as oral medicine specialists, able to work in tertiary hospital settings, specialist clinics or academia and research, and meet the criteria for specialist registration with the Dental Board of Australia / Australian Dental Council.
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
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Accomodation:
Hostel Facility
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Must hold a recognised dental qualification (BDS, DMD or equivalent).
- Must be registered (or eligible) to practise dentistry or specialist training in the relevant jurisdiction.
- Demonstrated competency and interest in the speciality (oral medicine) — often evidence of prior practice, continuing education or clinical experience.
- English language proficiency for non‐native speakers.
Minimum Education
Senior Secondary Certificate
Admission Process:
- Hold a required prior dental qualification and meet registration eligibility.
- Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of dental practice experience (where required).
- Demonstrate English language proficiency (if applicable).
- Submit an online application via the University of Sydney specialist dentistry admissions portal by the closing date.
- Applications assessed on academic merit, professional experience, and suitability for speciality training; may include an interview or additional assessment.
- If offered a place, accept the offer, enrol and complete any pre-enrolment requirements (immunisation, working with children check, validation of registration).
- Commence full-time specialist programme (3 years) with structured coursework units (144 credit points) and clinical placements.
