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Master of Dentistry (MDent)

Applications for the Master of Dentistry are not currently being accepted. Please contact the Faculty of Dentistry for more information.

Email postgrad.dentistry@otago.ac.nz

Overview

The Master of Dentistry (MDent) is a one year full-time, or two year part-time taught master's programme which enhances dental practitioners' clinical skills and research base, but does not lead to specialist registration. It is offered in two fields: with an endorsement in Aesthetic Dentistry or an endorsement in Rural Oral Health Care.

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