BDS · Health Sciences
BDS Dentistry
- Qualification
- BDS
- Duration
- 5 years
- Region
- Ashanti
Overview
BDS Dentistry prepares you to protect oral health and provide clinical care for conditions affecting the teeth, gums, jaws and mouth. At Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, you combine scientific study with practical clinical training to meet Ghana’s need for skilled dental professionals and build a foundation for advanced practice.
What you will study
Your studies include anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, microbiology, pharmacology, oral biology, dental materials and community dentistry. You progress into clinical areas such as diagnosis, restorative dentistry, periodontology, oral surgery, prosthodontics, orthodontics, paediatric dentistry, radiology and infection control.
Career prospects
Following professional registration, you can practise as a dentist in public hospitals, private dental clinics, teaching hospitals, corporate health services and community health programmes. You may later specialise, teach, conduct research or work internationally with organisations such as national health services, universities, research institutions and humanitarian agencies.
Who this programme may suit
You will do well if you combine empathy with scientific ability, manual precision and strong concentration. Students who communicate calmly, respect patient dignity and remain committed to careful clinical practice tend to excel.