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Doctor of Dental Surgery(D.D.S.)

Code 604
School School of Dentistry
Department Department of Doctor of Dentistry (D.D.S.)
Degree Undergraduate
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D.D.S. is a six-year program which consists of a competency-based educational plan with emphasis on prevention caring, so that graduate students, besides sufficient and comprehensive knowledge in up-to-date dentistry sciences, have the skills for visiting patients and treating different kinds of oral and dental diseases. In this program, students pass basic sciences in two years and then enter the clinic for four years in order to pass courses in all dentistry departments and learn the diagnosis of different kinds of diseases in each department. The student completes a total of 207 credits within six years. As a result of working with numerous patients, students will become highly skilled in their clinical stage.

 

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The primary mission of Tehran University of Sciences' School of Dentistry is to provide access to high quality, publicly-funded dental education to regions in order to develop dentists who will make a personal commitment to serving the needs of rural and underserved communities through outreaching programs that are especially attentive to minority and underserved populations.

Students learn about the upstream factors that affect the health outcomes, such as personal behaviors, health care quality and access, social, cultural and economic factors, and the built and natural environment

The educational mission of TUMS is to graduate dentist with the ability and desire to improve the health of all people by alleviating suffering and eliminating healthcare disparities through their leadership in patient care, research, education, health care administration, and the community.

After completing the educational program for the D.D.S. degree, our graduates will be able to:

  • Prepare highly qualified dental hygiene healthcare professionals.
  • Apply their knowledge and skills to the practice of dentistry, including formulating an appropriate problem list, a set of competing hypotheses, and a diagnostic and therapeutic plan.
  • Progress in the development of self-directed life-long learning skills, including the recognition of personal educational needs, selection of appropriate learning resources, and evaluation of progress.
  • Gain professionalism through a commitment to professional responsibility, ethical principles, reflective practice, and self-improvement.
  • Gain communication skills, including effective and humane interactions with patients, colleagues, health care personnel, and members of the community.
  • Function as a collaborative member of the healthcare team.
  • Incorporate pedagogy that fosters problem solving and critical thinking skills as a basic feature of the curriculum.
  • Gain the flexibility to allow for enrichment, adaptability to learning styles, and developing alternate careers.
  • Recognize the role of technology in the educational process and access to information for the efficient and effective practice of dentistry.
  • Continuously evaluate by appropriate outcome data to ensure quality and continuous improvement.
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TUMS School of Dentistry Hosts International Webinar Spotlighting European Advances in Oral Cancer Awareness and Prevention

On April 29, 2025, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) School of Dentistry successfully hosted a free international webinar focused on oral cancer awareness, featuring leading European experts who shared groundbreaking initiatives and preventive strategies shaping the future of oral healthcare.

The webinar, titled“Oral Cancer Awareness Campaign: A European Experience,”brought together top specialists from Europe to highlight innovative collaborative networks and personalized approaches to early detection and prevention of oral cancer.

Professor Saintigny Pierre, Medical Oncologist at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, opened the session with a compelling keynote onINTERCEPTOR,a pioneering European network dedicated to early oral cancer detection. His presentation captivated attendees, emphasizing the critical importance of timely diagnosis in improving patient outcomes.

Following this, Dr. Valérie Szönyi, Dentist and Secretary of Réseau ReCOL, introduced the French collaborative research network transforming dental practices across the region. She detailed how Réseau ReCOL fosters partnerships between researchers and clinicians to integrate cutting-edge cancer prevention strategies into everyday dental care.

The final speaker, Professor Rui Amaral Mendes, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon affiliated with Universidade do Porto and Case Western Reserve University, discussed the emerging field of personalized cancer prevention. Drawing on clinical data, he highlighted the benefits of tailoring preventive measures to individual patient profiles, underscoring the potential for customized approaches to reduce cancer risk more effectively.

Moderated by Dorsa Jalali, a member of SiCoDS at TUMS School of Dentistry, the interactive webinar attracted a diverse global audience eager to learn about real-world applications and innovations in oral cancer prevention.

The event underscored TUMS’s commitment to fostering international dialogue and knowledge exchange to advance oral health worldwide. Organizers expressed heartfelt gratitude to the expert speakers and all attendees who contributed to the success of this impactful event.

As oral cancer remains a critical public health challenge, the insights shared during the webinar offer hope and direction for enhanced collaborative efforts in cancer detection, treatment, and prevention across continents.

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