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Schools/University that offers Doctor of Dental Medicine
Davao
- Davao Medical School Foundation Inc., (DMSFI)

- Mindanao Medical Foundation College (MMFC)
- University of Immaculate Conception (UIC)
Philippines
- University of Baguio
- Iloilo Doctor's College
- Southwestern University
- Centro Escolar University - Makati, Metro ManiIa, Malolos Bulacan
- Misamis University - Misamis Occidental
- Cebu Doctor's University - Mandaue City, Cebu
- Adventist University of the Philippines - Cavity
- Lyceum of the Philippines University - Batangas Campus
- University of the Visayas - Cebu City
- Emilio Aguinaldo College - Metro ManiIa
- University of the Philippines Manila
- Manila Central University - Caloocan City
- University of the East – ManiIa
Doctor of Dental Medicine
- 6 year program (Number of years to finish the course)

- The last two years of the Doctor of Dental Medicine program is spent entirely in the dental
internship program.
Although the clinical internship is done over two years, there is still a required number of duty hours that
a student has to accomplish. When students take the board exam, one of the requirements that they
need to pass is a summary of their duty hours which must coincide with the standard hours set by the
PRC.
Program Outcome
Graduates of Doctor of Dental Medicine are expected to be able to:
- Provide quality oral health care

- Plan and deliver community and extension dental services
- Practice life-long learning and continue to be a life-long learner
- Practice ethical, legal, moral principles and social accountability
- Utilize a systems-based approach to healthcare.
Internship
The program involves assigning students to different hospitals or community health centers that offer
dental services. The program is done under the guidance of a Senior Dentist employed in the institution
and an authorized faculty member.
This prepares the candidate in the application of acquired knowledge and skills in the
first 4 years of study into the last 2 years of clinical work. The application of all
knowledge and skills will be practiced in the holistic treatment of patients with the
development of the right attitude unique from a De La Salle dentist.
Program Description:
The Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM) aims to produce graduates who are adept in the
prevention, diagnosis, identification and management of oral needs and diseases of
the individual and the community. The six-year program consists of basic and
professional sciences, clinical sciences and dental public health courses. The DDM
program aims to produce graduates who will practice the dental profession, who are
scientifically knowledgeable, technically capable and socially sensitive in the
maintenance of oral health. The graduates shall promote oral health as an integral
part of general health and total well-being of an individual.
The De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute (DLSMHSI) College of Dentistry
provides holistic, excellent and premium comprehensive general and oral health
professional education. The College of Dentistry facilitates dental education and
research services to its students in a nurturing God-centered environment as it pursues
its commitment of Nurturing life.
The DMD program aims to produce graduates for the general practice of the profession
who are scientifically knowledgeable, technically capable, and socially sensitive in the
maintenance of health. The graduate shall advance oral health as an integral part of the
general health and total well-being of the individual.
Vision
The UPHSD College of Dentistry shall emerge as one of the best dental schools in the country. It shall
embody excellence in dental education, technology, community service and research.
Mission
The UPHSD College of Dentistry is geared towards preparing men and women for the general practice of
dentistry and rendering them capable of meeting the changing demands of the profession and nationality
and globally.
aims to produce graduates who are adept in the prevention, diagnosis, identification and management of
oral needs and diseases of the individual and the community.
Career Opportunities
1. General Dental Practitioner
 Hospitals
 Local government units
 Private companies
 Law enforcement
 Military
 Investigative agencies
2. Dentists can be employed in colleges and universities offering Dentistry and allied health
sciences programs
The DMD program is a six-year program consisting of basic dental and medical
science, clinical science and dental public health courses. Included also are research,
hospital internship and some general education courses. The program aims to
produce graduates for the general practice of the profession who are scientifically
knowledgeable, technically-capable and socially-sensitive in the maintenance of
health. The graduate shall advance oral health as an integral part of general health
and total well-being of the individual.

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Schools/University that offers Doctor of Dental Medicine

- Davao Medical School Foundation Inc., (DMSFI)

Doctor of Dental Medicine

- 6 year program (Number of years to finish the course)

Graduates of Doctor of Dental Medicine are expected to be able to:

- Provide quality oral health care

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