Dentistry – University of Georgia

Program Overview

The Dentistry program at UG aims to educate highly competent, compassionate, and ethically responsible dental professionals. Over a five‑year single‑cycle curriculum, students acquire in‑depth knowledge of oral anatomy, pathology, periodontal diseases, pediatric dentistry, endodontics, restorative and preventive dentistry, and maxillofacial surgery. Taught entirely in English, it integrates lectures, interactive seminars, lab practice, simulation training, and clinical rotations held at UG’s modern clinics like “UG Dent” and “UG Reavita Dent” with advanced equipment including digital X‑ray and 3D CT scanning. The University collaborates with partners such as the Swiss Curaden Academy to deliver specialized prophylaxis training (iTOP method). The hands‑on clinical exposure under expert supervision prepares graduates to treat diverse patient groups and engage in scientific‑academic activities.

**Awarded Degree:** Bachelor of Dental Surgery

**Discipline:** Dentistry

**Duration:** 5 years

**ECTS Credits:** 240

**Language of Instruction:** English

**Delivery Mode:** On-Campus

**Tuition Fee:** $6,000 (per_year)

**Application Fee:** $150

**Accreditation:** Accredited by the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement (NCEQE), Georgia

**Career Opportunities:**

– Dentist

– Therapeutic Dentist

– Pediatric Dentist

– Periodontist

– Endodontist

– Oral Surgeon (with further specialization)

– Dental Hygienist/Education Specialist

– Clinical Dental Consultant

– Hospital or Community Clinic Dentist

– Research Assistant in Oral Health

– Public Health Oral Specialist

– Dental Practice Manager

– Academic Lecturer in Dentistry.

**Learning Outcomes:**

– Strong foundation in oral anatomy and pathology

Mastery of therapeutic and preventive dental procedures

Competence in pediatric and restorative dentistry

Ability in endodontics

– periodontal therapy

– and oral surgery

Skills in using digital diagnostic tools (X‑ray

– CT)

Proficiency in dental hygiene and iTOP prophylaxis methods

Clinical decision-making and patient communication

Adherence to professional ethics and legal norms

Capacity for managing patient records and treatment planning

Research and academic engagement

Preparedness for life‑long learning and adaptability to new technologies