Doctor of Dental Medicine

The Doctor of Dental Medicine will teach you to be a confident, ethical and qualified dentist. You will build skills through practice-based learning, in a four-year dentistry degree developed to meet the changing oral health needs of the community.

The Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) is a graduate-entry course that will allow you to have a rewarding career as a dentist, eligible for registration with the Dental Board of Australia.

Why study dentistry here?

When you study the Doctor of Dental Medicine at the Sydney Dental School, you will:

• Access the latest technology, facilities and teaching laboratories
• Understand how to make treatment decisions that are most appropriate for patients as individuals
• Gain confidence in treating patients through simulation and practice-based experience
• Develop leadership skills to enable contribution to the dental community
• Learn the skills to make informed decisions by critiquing research and evidence
• Be taught by internationally-renowned dental professionals, who are some of the most highly respected academics in Australia and the world, and
• Undergo clinical education at the University of Sydney Camperdown Campus, as well as Westmead Centre for Oral Health and Sydney Dental Hospital.

Who should study this course?

Postgraduates from any discipline who are interesting in becoming a dentist, with a passion for healthcare and improving people’s lives through oral health.

Important information

To assist students in making informed choices about their study, we have identified and set out the inherent requirements for coursework award courses in dentistry.