BA/BS in Dentistry

The Dentistry department trains dentists who combine firm knowledge and technique with humanity, broad vision and international outlook, aiming to improve patients' quality of life through dental care. Early years stress basic education, with many subjects meant to develop sensitivity toward patients and small seminars for group work and presentation skills. Later years add clinical preparation in specialities such as oral surgery, prosthodontics and orthodontics, anatomy dissection, nursing-care experience and a common examination before clinical training. Students then rotate through departments of the university hospital, a dental clinic and facilities for older people. The department sends fifth-year students to partner universities overseas for short training, with costs borne by the university. Support after graduation includes a clinical training institute for the compulsory post-graduation training period and a continuing education programme for practising dentists. Individual guidance is provided to prepare students for the national dental licensing examination.