The Doctor in Restorative Dentistry (DrResDent) is a three-year clinical coursework program designed to effectively integrate knowledge from the fields of prosthodontics, endodontics, and periodontics through interactive learning sessions and clinical training. This approach equips students to provide holistic treatment to patients, utilizing the comprehensive knowledge acquired during the program.

Candidates will develop an original research project by conducting independent research, which will be formally documented in a thesis or prepared as a manuscript for submission or publication.

To qualify for this program, students must have completed a one-year Master's degree in Orofacial Sciences, with a compulsory elective in Restorative Dentistry, or hold an equivalent qualification. This combination of a one-year Master’s program followed by a three-year Doctorate constitutes a specialist training pathway that enables graduates to register as specialists in Restorative Dentistry under the Malaysian Dental Act of 2018.

Entry Requirements

• Master of Orofacial sciences with elective integrated restorative dentistry module or an equivalent Coursework Master programme.
• Registered with the Malaysian Dental Council (MDC) and holds current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) or registered with the dental regulatory body in another country and eligible to be granted a Temporary Practising Certificate (TPC) by MDC

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g.,,Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree , etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Future Careers 

• Ministry of Health

• Ministry of Defence

• Ministry of Education (Academias/Institutes of Higher Learning)

• Private Dental Clinics