Dentistry is a branch of medical sciences that diagnoses and treats problems related to the mouth, teeth and gums. This area is one of the most favorite fields of study among students all over the world.
In Iran, many universities offer educational and training services in the field of dentistry, and every year, lots of foreign students study dentistry at Iranian universities, and use excellent educational and scientifical services of these universities.
According to the Shanghai Ranking, which is one of the most authoritative sources of world universities ranking, four Iranian dentistry schools are ranked among top 500 dentistry schools in the world in 2018.
Dentistry schools of following universities are among the most important dental schools in Iran:
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences
- Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
- Iran University of Medical Sciences
- Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
- Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
- Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
- Islamic Azad University of Medical Sciences
Dentistry study lasts 6 years in Iran, which is divided into two courses of basic sciences (2 years) and specialized courses with internships (4 years). Students in the first two years study biochemistry, theoretical physiology, scientific physiology, anatomy, medicine and dentistry statistics and research methods, public health, histology, human genetics, microbiology and immunology, and after these two years, if they pass the basic sciences exam, they will start the next course.
In the specialized part (4 years) some courses are taught including maxillofacial pathology, orthodontics, endodontics, fixed and occlusive prostheses, removable dentures, periodontology, restorative and dental materials, oral and maxillofacial surgeries. Also, in this course of dentistry (4-year specialized course) students start internship to become familiar with oral diseases and under the supervision of professors. At the end of this course, students can diagnose and treat oral diseases as a general dentist.
Also, after these 6 years, students can continue their study in the following master's and specialized courses according to their interest and ability:
- Orthodontics
- Periodontics
- Restorative Dentistry
- Endodontics
- Prosthodontics
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology
- Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology
- Oral & Maxillofacial Medicine
Dentistry schools in Iran benefit from highly knowledgeable and world-known faculty members, variety of laboratories and specialized research centers, and an advanced and up-to-date academic environment that could provide a very good context for students to study dentistry in Iran.
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